Data Science Instructor - Learning Centre

upGrad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Referral Incentives

Upskill Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

upGrad in Hyderabad is seeking an Instructor for Offline Learning Centre to deliver in-person sessions in Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and related domains to students and working professionals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, academic support, and updating content to stay current with industry trends, while shaping learner careers through classroom delivery and project work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of teaching/training in Data Science or related fields.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities for classroom and online sessions.
• Ability to design engaging lectures and case studies.
• Comfortable with both in-person and camera-facing online delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person lectures and training in DS/ML/DL.
• Guide learners through concepts, projects, and case studies.
• Collaborate with Centre Managers to monitor progress.
• Keep content up-to-date with industry trends.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Mentoring

Content delivery

Online teaching

Education

BE/B.Tech

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Instructor - Offline Learning Centre

Location: Hyderabad

Working Days: 6 (Monday - Saturday)

About upGrad

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia's largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+countries, 300+ global university partners, 2500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide.

Learn more: www.upgrad.com/offline-centres

About the Role

As an Instructor at our Offline Learning Centres, you will deliver engaging sessions in Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and related fields to students and working professionals. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality learning outcomes through classroom teaching, mentorship, and academic support. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for technology and education, while shaping the careers of tomorrow.

6 Reasons to Join upGrad Offline Learning Centres

• 1. Career Growth & SME Pathway: Accelerate your career with opportunities to move into leadership roles and grow as a Subject Matter Expert by contributing to content development, curriculum design and new program launches.
• 2. Continuous Upskilling: Access 100% free upGrad programs for yourself and a 50% discount for your family.
• 3. Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from INR 5L medical insurance for yourself and your family, plus a 24x7 mental health helpline for all-round support.
• 4. Attractive Incentives: Earn additional incentives for successful student referrals from your batches, giving you direct rewards for expanding the learner community.
• 5. Employee Referral Bonus: Receive INR 15,000 for every successful employee referral - bring great talent to upGrad and get rewarded.
• 6. Impact & Exposure: Opportunity to work with industry leaders, design cutting-edge content, and directly impact learner success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person lectures and training sessions in Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and related domains.
• Guide learners through concepts, case studies, and projects to ensure strong understanding and application.
• Collaborate with Centre Managers and academic teams to monitor learner progress and outcomes.
• Support students with doubt-solving, mentorship, and building career-ready skills.
• Continuously update knowledge and content to stay current with industry trends and tools.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of teaching/training experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python and understanding of SQL, Excel.
• Solid grasp of ML/DL concepts such as Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Ensemble methods, Neural Networks, NLP, Recommendation Systems, etc.
• Strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Comfortable with both classroom delivery and online teaching (camera-facing).
• Education: BE/ B.Tech (minimum); Postgraduate preferred.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.