"Associate Professor / Professor – Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning, Computer Science (Teaching Track)"

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 level teaching-track faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Position Summary

Illinois 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 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related areas of Computer Science.

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 mentorship of junior faculty, helping to build strong AI and ML programs at Illinois Tech’s Mumbai campus.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Deliver courses in areas such as:
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Data Preparation and Data Analysis
• Contribute to curriculum development and course design for AI and ML programs
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate 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

Qualifications

Applicants 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 expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach advanced AI and machine learning courses

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

• Significant experience teaching undergraduate and graduate AI/ML courses
• Evidence of curriculum development or academic leadership
• Experience mentoring students and junior faculty
• A record of scholarly or professional contributions in AI, machine learning, or data science

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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