Position Summary /n The Lead SME – Computer Science & Information Technology will provide academic and technical leadership for the design, development, and continuous enhancement of industry-aligned technology programs delivered through the College Connect business. /n The role is responsible for driving curriculum excellence, mentoring Subject Matter Experts and trainers, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and ensuring that technology programs remain contemporary, outcome-driven, and aligned with evolving industry requirements. /n The incumbent will work closely with universities, academic leadership, internal product teams, and technology experts to create creative learning experiences that prepare engineering students for emerging careers in Information Technology. /n Key Responsibilities /n Academic Leadership /n /n

- Lead the academic design and continuous enhancement of Computer Science and Information Technology programs.

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- Drive curriculum modernization aligned with NEP, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), AICTE guidelines, and industry expectations.

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- Define learning pathways that integrate theoretical concepts with practical and experiential learning.

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- Establish academic quality standards across all technology programs.

/n /n Curriculum Development & Academic Governance /n /n

- Review and validate curriculum, laboratory manuals, practical exercises, projects, assessments, and learning resources.

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- Ensure alignment of learning outcomes with Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes (POs), Bloom's Taxonomy, and graduate attributes.

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- Introduce emerging technology topics into existing programs to enhance learner employability.

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- Ensure academic rigor and consistency across technology courses.

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- Mentor internal Subject Matter Experts and technology trainers on pedagogy, instructional methodologies, and learner engagement.

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- Conduct Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Train-the-Trainer (TTT) sessions, and academic workshops.

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- Build faculty capability in emerging technologies, project-based learning, and industry-oriented teaching practices.

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- Support continuous professional development of the academic delivery team.

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- Work closely with universities, engineering colleges, and academic leadership to understand curriculum requirements and institutional priorities.

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- Participate in curriculum advisory boards, academic review meetings, and institutional engagements.

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- Recommend industry-aligned projects, certifications, hackathons, internships, and experiential learning initiatives.

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- Bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry expectations through innovative learning interventions.

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- Drive adoption of innovative pedagogical approaches including flipped classrooms, project-based learning, virtual laboratories, coding challenges, and experiential learning.

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- Promote research-driven teaching methodologies and continuous curriculum innovation.

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- Track emerging technologies and recommend integration into academic programs.

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- Encourage interdisciplinary learning and technology innovation among students.

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- Collaborate with Product, Content, Delivery, Assessment, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful implementation of technology programs.

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- Provide academic guidance during customer discussions and curriculum consultations with partner institutions.

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- Support development of academic proposals, program structures, and institutional learning solutions.

/n /n Functional Expertise /n Strong academic and technical expertise across one or more of the following domains: /n /n

- Computer Programming

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- Data Structures & Algorithms

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- Object-Oriented Programming

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- Database Management Systems

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- Operating Systems

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- Computer Networks

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- Software Engineering

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- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

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- Data Science

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- Cloud Computing

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- Cyber Security

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- DevOps

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- Full Stack Development

/n /n Department: Academic Excellence – Technology Programs /n Location: Chennai (Work From Office) /n Educational Qualifications /n /n

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering (Mandatory)

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- Master's Degree (M.E./M.Tech./M.S.) in Computer Science / Information Technology (Mandatory)

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- Ph.D. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Related Discipline (Preferred)

/n /n Experience Required: 20+ Years /n Candidates with experience as Professor, Senior Professor, Head of Department, Dean, Academic Coordinator, or Academic Leader from reputed universities, engineering institutions, or higher education organizations will be preferred. /n Industry-academia collaboration and curriculum development experience will be an added advantage.

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