Asst. Professor- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI ML)

Jagadguru Kripalu University; Khordha, Cuttack; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jagadguru Kripalu University invites applications for a full-time teaching position in AI/ML disciplines. The role covers theory lectures, practical lab sessions, and mentoring capstone projects and hackathons.

You will contribute to curriculum design, practical lab manuals, and industry-aligned assessments. The candidate should hold a Masters in CS/IT/AI/ML, with PhD preferred, and bring prior higher-education teaching or AI/DS industry experience along with strong Python proficiency and ML

Qualifications

• Masters degree in CS/IT/AI/ML with First Class.
• Ph.D. (completed or pursuing) strongly preferred.
• Teaching experience in higher education or industry experience in AI/ML/Data Science preferred.
• Strong Python and standard ML/AI frameworks required.
• Good communication skills and ability to guide capstone projects and hackathons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theory lectures and hands-on lab sessions in AI/ML subjects.
• Mentor UG/PG capstone projects, coding competitions, hackathons and research publications.
• Design practical lab manuals, course outlines and industry-relevant assessments.
• Support academic administration, accreditation documentation and examinations duties.

Skills

Python

ML fundamentals

Communication

Education

Masters degree in CS/IT/AI/ML

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Teaching & Labs: Deliver engaging theory lectures and hands-on lab sessions in core AI/ML subjects (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and Python).
• Project Mentorship: Guide UG/PG students through capstone projects, coding competitions, hackathons, and research publications.
• Curriculum Delivery: Assist in designing practical lab manuals, modern course outlines, and industry-relevant assessments.
• Academic Administration: Support departmental governance, NAAC/accreditation documentation, internal evaluations, and examination duties.

About Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU)

Located on a serene 100-acre eco-conscious campus near Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU) is a UGC-recognized institution committed to holistic, value-based higher education. Through the JK Institute of Technology, JKU integrates NEP 2020 principles to deliver modern, industry-aligned technical education in emerging fields like AI and Data Science.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Masters degree (M.Tech / M.E. / MCA / M.Sc.) in Computer Science, IT, AI/ML, or related fields with First Class. Ph.D. (completed or pursuing) is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience in higher education OR industry experience in AI/ML/Data Science is preferred (enthusiastic fresh postgraduates with strong project portfolios are also welcome).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and standard frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, and NumPy. Solid grasp of core ML algorithms, Deep Learning, and NLP/Computer Vision.
• Key Traits: Good communication skills, a passion for classroom delivery, and ability to guide student capstone projects and hackathons.
• Work Mode: Full-time, on-site at JKU Campus (Banara, Cuttack / Bhubaneswar