Associate Professor – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

The Scientific Edge; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Woxsen University Hyderabad seeks a senior academic leader to deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. You will design curricula, mentor students and faculty, and lead research initiatives while strengthening industry partnerships.

The role emphasizes accreditation, innovation in pedagogy, and robust project supervision. Strong publication history and track record in academic administration are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong publication record and research credentials.
• Experience in mentoring students and faculty and in academic administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• Design and update curricula aligned with emerging technologies and industry needs.
• Develop innovative teaching methods and outcome-based learning.
• Mentor students in research, projects, and career development.
• Engage in funded research, collaborations, and industry partnerships.
• Guide faculty and students in research, publication, and accreditation activities.
• Supervise projects and research activities at multiple levels.
• Support internships, placements, and industry engagement.
• Contribute to accreditation, governance, and program quality initiatives.
• Represent the university in academic and professional forums.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering / IT or relevant specialization

First Class at UG and PG levels

UGC norms (minimum qualifications)

Job description

Qualification

• Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology or relevant specialization from a reputed institution.
• Consistently strong academic record with First Class at UG and PG levels.
• Minimum qualifications and experience as per UGC norms.
• Strong record of research publications, funded projects, patents, consultancy, and academic contributions.

Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience in reputed universities/institutions.
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation processes (NBA, NAAC, ABET, etc.), research supervision, and industry engagement.
• Demonstrated success in guiding student projects, research initiatives, and interdisciplinary activities.

Preferred Specializations

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science & Analytics
• Cyber Security
• Cloud Computing & DevOps
• Full Stack Development
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Blockchain Technology
• High Performance Computing
• Quantum Computing
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing

Key Responsibilities

Academic Excellence

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• Design, review, and continuously improve curriculum aligned with emerging technologies and industry requirements.
• Develop innovative teaching methodologies and outcome-based learning practices.
• Mentor students in academic, research, and career development activities.

Research & Innovation

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and conferences.
• Initiate and participate in funded research projects, consultancy assignments, and collaborative research activities.
• Contribute to patent filing, product development, and innovation initiatives.
• Guide faculty members and students in research and publication activities.

Student Mentoring & Guidance

• Supervise B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. students in projects and research activities.
• Encourage student participation in hackathons, competitions, conferences, and innovation challenges.
• Support career guidance, internships, and placement preparation initiatives.

Industry Collaboration

• Establish and strengthen collaborations with industry, research organizations, and professional bodies.
• Facilitate internships, industry-sponsored projects, certifications, and consultancy opportunities.
• Organize workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and faculty development programs.

Academic Administration

• Support departmental planning, academic administration, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Contribute to accreditation and ranking activities including NBA, NAAC, NIRF, QS, and other quality frameworks.
• Participate in committees related to curriculum, examinations, admissions, and institutional development.

Faculty Development

• Mentor Assistant Professors and junior faculty members in teaching, research, and professional growth.
• Promote collaborative research and interdisciplinary academic activities.

Institutional Contribution

• Support admissions, outreach activities, branding initiatives, and placement efforts.
• Represent the university at academic, research, and professional forums.
• Contribute to the university's mission of academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement.

Desired Profile

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong publication record in reputed journals and conferences.
• Experience in securing research grants, consultancy projects, and industry collaborations.
• Ability to mentor students and faculty members effectively.
• Commitment to research, innovation, academic quality, and institutional growth.

Compensation

• Salary and benefits shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, research credentials, and industry standards.

Job Location

Woxsen University, Hyderabad