Associate Professor- Computer Applications

Job description

Job Summary:

The Associate Professor will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching, research, and academic service in Computer Applications or Information Technology. The role demands leadership in curriculum development, mentoring of faculty and students, and active participation in institutional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and related fields.
• Design, update, and deliver course content, assessments, and evaluations.
• Incorporate modern teaching methods including e-learning tools, case-based teaching, and experiential learning.
• Conduct research and publish papers in reputed journals/conferences.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with institutional research goals.
• Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and books.
• Apply for external research grants and manage funded research projects.
• Participate in curriculum development, academic planning, and departmental activities.
• Guide junior faculty, assist in peer reviews, and contribute to faculty development.
• Serve as a member or chair of academic and administrative committees.
• Support curriculum design and accreditation processes (e.g., NBA, NAAC, ABET).
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career-related matters.
• Collaborate with industry partners for project-based learning initiatives.
• Promote student engagement in research, innovation, and co-curricular activities.
• Participate in department-level and institution-wide strategic planning.
• Foster industry-academia partnerships, MoUs, and collaborative programs.
• Represent the department at national/international academic and industry forums.
• Strong research profile with publications in Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals.
• Experience with AICTE/UGC norms, NBA/NAAC processes.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology and innovation in pedagogy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Computer Applications / IT / Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Masters degree (MCA/M.Sc. IT/MTech. or equivalent) with first class.
• Minimum of 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience, including 3 years as Assistant Professor.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Subject expertise in areas such as AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or Software Engineering.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.

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