Assistant Professor BCA & MCA

Position Title: Assistant Professor & Course Coordinator – BCA & MCA

Department: CDOE - Online Education

Location: Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Dayananda Sagar University:

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The School of Computer Applications offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving field of Information Technology and Computer Science.

Position Summary

The School of Computer Applications invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in BCA and MCA programs. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, conducting research, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting the academic and administrative activities of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate (BCA) and postgraduate (MCA) courses in Computer Applications and related disciplines.
• Develop and update course materials, lesson plans, laboratory manuals, and learning resources.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and project guidance.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, projects, and continuous assessments.
• Mentor and counsel students on academic and career development.

Research & Publications

• Undertake quality research in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, or related areas.
• Publish research papers in reputed Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals.
• Guide student research projects and dissertations.
• Apply for funded research projects, grants, consultancy, and collaborative research opportunities.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Contribute to curriculum design and revision in line with industry requirements and emerging technologies.
• Develop value-added courses, certification programs, and industry-oriented training modules.
• Support accreditation and quality assurance initiatives including NAAC, NBA, and other statutory requirements.

Industry Engagement

• Establish collaborations with industry partners and professional bodies.
• Facilitate internships, industrial visits, guest lectures, workshops, and placement activities.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup initiatives among students.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental committees and university activities.
• Assist in admissions, examinations, academic audits, student activities, and institutional development initiatives.
• Support accreditation, ranking, and documentation processes.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (MCA/M.Tech./M.Sc. Computer Science or equivalent) with consistently good academic record.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of teaching/research/industry experience or equivalent in a reputed institution.
• Experience in teaching BCA and MCA subjects.
• Proven research and publication record.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of Programming Languages, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and related domains.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and academic quality frameworks.
• Ability to develop industry-academia collaborations.
• Strong research orientation and project management skills.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms and digital teaching tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research publications in indexed journals.
• Experience in guiding postgraduate projects.
• Certifications in emerging technologies such as AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, or Full Stack Development.
• Experience in NAAC/NBA accreditation processes.
• Consultancy, funded projects, patents, or technology development experience.

DATE: 10-08-2026

DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU