MIT-WPU
Job Description
1. Job Details
Job Title: Assistant Professor – Department of Computer Science
Location: Pune
Reporting to: HOS/HOD – Computer Science
3. Key Accountability
Academic
Responsible to conduct lectures as per the assigned workload
Assist the Associate Professor, Professor, HOS in developing the Computer Science curriculum
Active participation in academic and examination duty
Conduct practical, tutorials as per the assigned schedule
Responsible for setting up question papers
Participate in organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, FDPs, hackathons, coding competitions, etc.
Understand the skills relevant in the IT/software job market and provide insights to professors and HOS
Organize various training programs for students to develop technical and soft skills
Organize study tours/industry visits for students to give required exposure
Research Development
Expected to show a high level of proficiency in research in Computer Science and allied areas (AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IoT, etc.)
Responsible to write research papers
Responsible for publishing papers nationally/internationally in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Be a co-investigator for writing research proposals
Encourage students to write research papers and participate in project competitions
Strategic
Support in the execution of the strategic plan of the school
Operational
Participate in student-related activities such as NCC, student welfare, ASG, cultural and technical events, and counseling/mentoring students
Actively participate during admissions of students and counsel
Responsible to work closely with students on various academic and mini/major projects
Supervise during examinations
Actively be a part of organizing convocation
Accompany students for rural immersion programs,



study tours, yoga, internships, international tours
Responsible to check answer sheets of students and share assessment with seniors for further student improvement
Address student issues
Maintain proper record of students
Finance and Budget
Follow the directives of professors, HOS, and Dean to utilize the budget within the academic unit
Collaborations
Actively be a part of National Teachers Congress, Bharatiya Chatra Sansad, National Women's Parliament and other program events/program committees
Focus on engagement with IT/software companies for industry collaboration, placement of students, and Alumni
Collaborate with CIAP and Marketing to have smooth student admissions and placements
4. Person Specification
Desired Qualification and Experience
Preferably a Ph.D. in Computer Science/Computer Applications/allied disciplines
Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in MCA / M.Sc. Computer Science or a relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
Bachelor's degree in BCA / B.Sc. Computer Science preferred as the qualifying undergraduate discipline
Preferably should be NET/SET/SLET qualified as conducted by UGC
A person without a Ph.D. but having a Master's Degree (MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science) in a relevant branch/discipline can be considered based on their industry experience. Minimum relevant experience required: 0 to 5 years
Substantial leadership and management experience
A solid commitment to MIT-WPU and its vision, ambitions, and values
Personal attributes and style
Should possess exceptional communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
Sound knowledge of programming languages, software development practices, and emerging technologies in Computer Science

📌 Assistant Professor (Pune)
🏢 IR.MITWPU -Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
📍 Pune