Associate Professor / Professor – BS Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence Teaching-Track Faculty Position

Associate Professor / Professor – BS Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence Teaching-Track Faculty Position

Illinois Institute of Technology – Mumbai Campus

About the University

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), based in Chicago, USA, is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university 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 invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor teaching-track faculty positions focused on undergraduate (BS) programs in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Position Summary

Illinois Institute of Technology invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor level teaching-track faculty positions for its Mumbai campus. These positions will primarily focus on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction for the BS programs in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Senior faculty will also contribute to academic leadership, program development, and mentoring of junior faculty, helping establish a strong academic foundation for Illinois Tech’s Mumbai campus.

Courses will be delivered in person in Mumbai, India, and online teaching is not an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Deliver foundational and core courses including:
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Discrete Structures
  • Computer Organization
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
• Contribute to curriculum development and course design
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus service activities
• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to junior faculty
• Support the development and growth of Illinois Tech Mumbai academic programs

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience or interest in:

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Data Structures
• Discrete Structures
• Computer Organization
• Machine Learning

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of an M.S. (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a closely related field by the start of the appointment
• Ph.D. is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach core undergraduate computer science and AI courses

For Associate Professor and Professor-level candidates, the following are preferred:

• Significant experience teaching undergraduate computing courses
• Evidence of curriculum development or academic leadership
• Experience mentoring students and junior faculty
• A record of scholarly or professional contributions in computer science or artificial intelligence

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching Statement detailing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and teaching interests
• Names and contact information for three or more professional references

The faculty will deliver courses in person in Mumbai, India. Online delivery is not an option.

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