About UDIT
UDIT is India’s first university where design, management, and technology converge. We are building an institution that redefines how creative education engages with industry, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving.

About the Role
This is not a conventional academic leadership role.
As Assistant/Associate Professor- Product Design, you will own the end-to-end academic and strategic direction of the Product Design program — from curriculum design and faculty capability to student outcomes and industry integration.
You will be responsible for building a program that is deeply rooted in craft, driven by engineering logic, and aligned with the future of sustainable production systems.

Key Responsibilities
1. Program Leadership & Academic Ownership
Lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of the Product Design curriculum
Ensure alignment with UDIT’s philosophy of interdisciplinary, practice-led learning
Drive academic rigor, learning outcomes, and assessment frameworks
2. Curriculum & Pedagogy Development
Build a curriculum that integrates:




Engineering fundamentals
Craft-based practices
Sustainable and circular design principles
Introduce project-based and industry-linked learning experiences
3. Faculty Development & Team Leadership
Mentor and develop a team of faculty and visiting practitioners
Build teaching capability aligned with contemporary design and manufacturing practices
Drive a culture of experimentation, critique, and iteration
4. Student Outcomes & Industry Readiness
Ensure students graduate with strong portfolios and real-world problem-solving capability
Enable exposure to:
Product development cycles
Manufacturing ecosystems
Craft clusters and material exploration
Support placements, internships, and industry collaborations
5. Industry & Ecosystem Engagement
Build partnerships with:
Product companies
Craft communities
Manufacturing units
Anchor live projects, workshops, and cooperative studios
6. Institutional Contribution

📌 Assistant / Associate Professor - Product Design (Gurugram)
🏢 UDIT - University of Design, Innovation and Technology
📍 Gurugram