Job DescriptionJob Description

NPosition: Professor – Architecture

NDepartment: Amity School of Architecture & Planning (ASAP)

NLocation: Amity University Kolkata, West Bengal

NEmployment Type: Full-time

NJob Summary

nAmityUniversity Kolkata invites applications from distinguished academicians and professionals for the position of Professor of Architecture. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, consultancy, curriculum development, and institutional governance while mentoring faculty and students in achieving excellence in architectural education.

NKey Responsibilities

nAcademic Responsibilities

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- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Architecture.
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- Conduct design studios,seminars, workshops, and theory courses.
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- Develop innovative curriculum aligned with Council of Architecture (CoA), UGC, and university regulations.
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- Supervise B.Arch thesisprojects, dissertations, and research work.
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- Mentor students for academic excellence, internships, competitions, and professional development.
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nResearch & Innovation

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- Lead high-qualityresearch in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, Sustainability, Building Technology, Heritage Conservation, Digital Design, or related fields.
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- Publish research papersin reputed peer-reviewed journals.
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- Secure externally funded research projects and consultancy assignments.
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- Guide Ph.D. scholars and promote interdisciplinary research.
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nAcademic Administration

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- Participate in accreditation, curriculum revision, and quality assurance initiatives.
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- Lead departmental committees and contribute to institutional governance.
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- Organize conferences, faculty development programmes, seminars, exhibitions, and industry interactions.
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- Foster collaborations with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.
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nIndustry Engagement

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- Promote consultancy projects and professional practice.
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- Build partnerships witharchitectural firms, planning organizations, and government bodies.
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- Facilitate internships,live projects, and collaborative research.
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nLeadership

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- Mentor junior faculty members.
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- Support strategic planning and departmental growth.
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- Contribute to student admissions, outreach, branding, and institutional development.
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nEssential Qualifications

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- Ph.D. in Architecture or allied discipline is desirable/preferred as per institutional and applicable regulatory norms.
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- Master's Degree in Architecture/Urban Design/Urban Planning/Building Technology/related specialization with consistently good academic record.
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- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) with valid registration from the Council of Architecture.
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nExperience

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- Minimum 15 years of teaching/professional/research experience after Master's Degree, including significant experience at Associate Professor level or equivalent.
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- Proven experience in curriculum development, academic administration, and research supervision.
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- Experience in accreditation processes and academic quality assurance is desirable.
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nDesired Competencies

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- Expertise in Architectural Design Studio.
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- Sustainable Architecture and Green Building.
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- Urban Design and Planning.
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- Building Construction and Technology.
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- Digital Design and BIM (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, etc.).
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- Solid communication, leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to establish industry-academia collaborations.
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nResearch Expectations

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- Strong publication record in indexed journals.
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- Experience in sponsoredresearch and consultancy.
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- Active participation innational and international conferences.
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- Demonstrated ability tosupervise doctoral research.
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nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- Excellence in teaching and student outcomes.
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- Research publications and funded projects.
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- Ph.D. guidance and research supervision.
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- Consultancy and industry engagement.
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- Curriculum innovation.
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- Contribution to accreditation and institutional rankings.
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- Academic leadership andfaculty mentoring.
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nCompensation

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- Salary and perks shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, research credentials, and university norms.
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📌 Professor Of Architecture (Kolkata)
🏢 Amity University Kolkata
📍 Kolkata