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
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
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
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
Student Outcomes & Industry Readiness
Ensure students graduate with robust 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
Industry & Ecosystem Engagement
Build partnerships with:
Product companies
Craft communities
Manufacturing units
Anchor live projects, workshops, a

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