IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Chennai; On-site; INR 430,000 - 575,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Madras invites applications for a Teaching Program Coordinator in the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR). The role is contract-based for an initial one year, extendable based on performance, with a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000 per month.

Eligible candidates hold an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA. Last date is 29 October 2026. Apply online through the IIT Madras portal.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates holding an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA can apply.
• Experience in content development, preferably within an academic setting will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for the 4-week NPTEL MOOC “Sustainability for All”.
• Identify and coordinate course instructors and maintain communication with them.
• Support IIT Madras CODE Team in course activities, including faculty coordination, editing, and reviewing transcripts/assignments.
• Assist development of a course assessment tool and refine the course for future cohorts.
• Support execution of School of Sustainability modules aligned with the program.
• Create reports, flyers, brochures, social media posts to maintain the School's public presence.

Skills

Content development experience

Multidisciplinary background

Education

M.E/M.Tech

MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences

MBA

Job description

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Teaching Program Coordinator under advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt.209/2026. The position is on a contract basis with an initial tenure of one year, extendable based on performance, and offers a pay of Rs. 45,000 per month. Eligible candidates holding an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA can apply. Candidates must submit their applications through the online mode on or before 29 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by a written, skill test, or interview.

IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.209/2026

Department School of Sustainability

Tenure Initially for one year, later extendable based on performance

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Teaching Program Coordinator under advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt.209/2026. The position is on a contract basis with an initial tenure of one year, extendable based on performance, and offers a pay of Rs. 45,000 per month. Eligible candidates holding an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA can apply. Candidates must submit their applications through the online mode on or before 29 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by a written, skill test, or interview.

Who Can Apply

Post

Teaching Program Coordinator M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, MBA; candidates with a multidisciplinary background will be highly valued Experience in content development, preferably within an academic setting will be a plus

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000/- per month. The appointment is temporary on a purely contract basis for an initial period of one year, which is later extendable based on performance.

IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator Job Description

• Developing the curriculum for 4-week NPTEL MOOC “Sustainability for All” open to any college student in India, offering core knowledge on Sustainability and an essential toolkit for sustainable solutions.
• Mapping of appropriate thematic experts who will serve as course instructors for “Sustainability for All” and maintaining effective communication with them throughout the process.
• Providing day-to-day support to the IIT Madras CODE Team for efficient management of course activities including faculty coordination, technical editing, and review of video transcripts and assignments.
• Supporting development of a course assessment tool to collect feedback from learners and to subsequently refine the course for the next cohorts.
• Supporting execution of existing School of Sustainability course modules conceptually aligned with “Sustainability for All”.
• Supporting creation of reports, flyers, brochures, Social Media posts and any other relevant communication materials to help maintain School of Sustainability’s active and positive public presence.

Selection and Interview

The Institute reserves the right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicant for shortlisting and selection. Candidates will be short-listed for Test/Interview on the basis of information provided in their online applications. Calling a candidate for test or interview conveys no assurance whatsoever of recommendation or selection.

Event

Date

Date of Advertisement 15/10/2026

Last Date for Submission of Online Application 29.10.2026

IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator Important Instructions

• All positions are purely on a contract basis and completion of the contract period will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, or permanency at the Institute.
• Separate applications must be filled for each post. The system accepts a single application with the registered login ID per advertisement.
• Applications cannot be edited or reverted once submitted. Do not apply twice for the same post.
• Applicants working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification, test, or interview.
• Hard copy of the application is not to be sent to the Institute immediately, but must be retained for submission when called for test.

IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for the Teaching Program Coordinator post?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Teaching Program Coordinator post under the Department of School of Sustainability at IIT Madras.

Q2. What is the last date to submit the online application?

The last date for submission of the online application is 29.10.2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for this post?

Candidates must possess an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA. Candidates with a multidisciplinary background are highly valued.

Q4. What is the monthly salary offered for this position?

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000/- per month.

Q5. Is the Teaching Program Coordinator position permanent?

No, all positions are purely on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, and later extendable based on performance without conferring any right to permanency.

Q6. How are candidates selected for this position?

Candidates are shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience for a written test, skill test, or interview as determined by the Institute.

Q7. What is the application fee for IIT Madras Teaching Program Coordinator recruitment?

The official notification does not mention any application fee.

Q8. Where should candidates apply online?

Candidates must apply online through the official website at https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.