Professor & Head of Computing Science-(Foreign University, India Campus)

Emeritus; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign University – India Campus in Mumbai seeks a Professor to serve as Head of Computing Science. You will lead the discipline, shape strategic direction, and drive undergrad and postgrad teaching, while mentoring staff and strengthening industry engagement.

The role is research-active, focusing on high-quality publications and securing funding, with opportunity to collaborate across international campuses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline.
• 10–12 years of academic and/or industry experience with significant contributions to undergrad and postgrad education.
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality Computing Science courses and programmes.
• Strong record of teaching excellence at undergrad and postgrad levels.
• Experience in academic leadership, line management, and staff mentoring.
• Involvement in curriculum development ensuring relevance and industry alignment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement an academic strategy at the discipline level.
• Active engagement with pedagogical research and educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership for Computing Science, including line management and staff development.
• Lead curriculum design and development aligned with employability and internationalisation.
• Teach across Computing Science and Data Science programmes; supervise student projects.
• Promote innovations in pedagogy and share best practices.
• Conduct high-quality research and develop external partnerships.
• Develop industry engagement and external collaborations for enhanced student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Research leadership

Teaching excellence

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Professor / Head of Computing Science

Foreign University – India Campus | Mumbai

Introduction

A prestigious international university is expanding its global presence with the launch of its India campus in Mumbai, bringing international academic excellence and globally aligned education to one of India's leading educational hubs. The campus will offer internationally aligned programmes in Computing Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, and Artificial Intelligence, while fostering a strong culture of research, innovation, and academic excellence.

About The Role

The university seeks to appoint a Professor to serve as the Professor / Head of Computing Science at its Mumbai campus. As the academic line manager, the post-holder will lead the discipline and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Computing Science education and research.

The role will focus on delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, mentoring early-career academic staff, driving curriculum development, and strengthening industry engagement for the new degree programmes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the research strategy and academic development of the Mumbai campus.

This is a research-active leadership position, requiring the candidate to undertake high-quality research in Computing Science and related disciplines. Research interests may include autonomous agents, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, natural language generation, computational linguistics, human-centred computing, quantum computing, quantum information, and other emerging areas.

The appointee should be capable of teaching across the Computing Science curriculum and may contribute to related programmes in Data Science, Mathematics, Business Management and Information Systems, International Business, and Finance, including international teaching commitments where required.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Governance

• Provide academic and strategic leadership for the Computing Science discipline, including line management, performance evaluation, and professional development of academic staff.
• Contribute to campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives relating to teaching, research, and external engagement.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, programme directors, and committees at the India campus and international home campus to ensure programme alignment, academic quality, and integrity.
• Work with academic services, quality assurance, global engagement, marketing, and recruitment teams to support governance, compliance, and institutional objectives.
• Support the implementation of academic structures and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Curriculum Development and Teaching

• Lead curriculum design and development, ensuring alignment with student employability, recruitment, internationalisation, and student satisfaction objectives.
• Design, deliver, assess, and manage undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while maintaining academic rigour and industry relevance.
• Teach across Computing Science and Data Science programmes, including module leadership and academic support.
• Develop and adapt high-quality teaching materials aligned with defined learning outcomes and diverse student needs.
• Supervise and assess student projects and dissertations, maintaining academic standards and providing constructive feedback.
• Address student learning needs through clear learning objectives, academic guidance, and appropriate learning support.
• Promote pedagogical innovation and share best practices to enhance the quality of Computing Science education.

Research and Academic Development

• Conduct high-quality, innovative research in Computing Science or related emerging research fields.
• Develop collaborative research partnerships with academic colleagues at the university's international home campus and other institutions.
• Prepare and submit research manuscripts to leading international conferences and journals.
• Develop and submit grant applications to secure external research funding.
• Establish and contribute to a sustainable research agenda aligned with institutional priorities and emerging developments in the discipline.
• Take responsibility for the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, including PhD candidates.

Industry and External Engagement

• Develop and strengthen relationships with industry partners, NGOs, government bodies, and other external stakeholders.
• Support industry engagement and collaborative initiatives that enhance student learning, research opportunities, and graduate employability.
• Contribute to institutional outreach, academic partnerships, and the development of the university's academic reputation in India and internationally.

Candidate Background

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 10–12 years of academic and/or industry experience, with significant contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality Computing Science courses and academic programmes.
• A strong record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the ability to engage and support diverse student cohorts.
• Experience in academic leadership and line management, including setting objectives, monitoring performance, and mentoring academic staff.
• Demonstrated involvement in curriculum development, ensuring relevance, innovation, and alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement academic strategy at the discipline level.
• Active engagement with subject‑specific pedagogical research, academic networks, or educational initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A sustained record of high-quality research outputs, including publications in internationally recognised journals and conferences.
• Evidence of competitively awarded research funding as Principal Investigator and a clear vision for a research programme over the next five years.
• Successful supervision of PhD candidates through to completion.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively to departmental and institutional objectives.

Required Documents

Applicants Are Requested To Submit The Following Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter outlining their interest in the role and suitability for the position.
• Statement of Research and Teaching Plans for the next three years.

For queries related to the application, please contact [e-mail].