Associate Professor / Professor – Advanced Computer Science

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job DetailsAssociate Professor / Professor - Advanced Computer Science (Teaching Track)Illinois Institute of Technology - Mumbai CampusAbout the UniversityIllinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university based in Chicago, USA, with globally recognized programs in architecture, engineering, computing, sciences, humanities and social sciences, psychology, business, law, and design.Illinois Tech is ranked #1 in Illinois and #23 nationally in The Wall Street Journal's “America's Best Colleges 2024.”The College of Computing at Illinois Tech is expanding its global presence through the establishment of a new campus in Mumbai, India. The Mumbai campus will offer the following degree programs:
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science
  • Master's in Computer Science
  • Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence
  • Master's in Artificial Intelligence
  • Master's in Data Science
To support these programs, Illinois Tech is seeking experienced teaching-track faculty at the Associate Professor and Professor levels in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.Position SummaryIllinois Institute of Technology invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor teaching-track faculty positions at its Mumbai campus.These positions focus on delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science, while contributing to curriculum development and the growth of Illinois Tech's academic programs in Mumbai.Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and academic leadership. Senior faculty members will also play a key role in mentoring junior faculty, contributing to program development, and strengthening the academic environment of the new campus.Courses will be delivered in person in Mumbai, India. Online teaching is not an option.Key Responsibilities
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science
  • Develop and update course materials to maintain high academic standards
  • Contribute to curriculum design and program development
  • Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
  • Participate in departmental, college, and campus service activities
  • Provide academic leadership and mentorship within the teaching faculty
  • Support the continued development and growth of the Illinois Tech Mumbai academic programs
Special consideration will be given to candidates with teaching or research interests in:
  • Algorithms
  • Science of Programming
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
QualificationsApplicants must have:
  • A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the start of the appointment
  • Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to teach core and advanced computer science courses
For Associate Professor and Professor-level candidates, the following are strongly preferred:
  • Significant experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Evidence of curriculum development or academic leadership
  • Experience mentoring students and junior faculty
  • A strong record of scholarly or professional contributions in computer science
Application RequirementsApplicants should submit the following materials:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Teaching Statement describing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and teaching interests
  • Documents mentioning names and contact information for at least three professional references
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