Institute: MIT School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts (MIT SOFA)

Position: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

Department: Applied Arts

Specialization: Branding / Communication Design

Location: , MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT-ADT) University, Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

MIT School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts invites applications from qualified, passionate, and industry-experienced academicians for the role of Assistant / Associate Professor in Applied Arts . The successful candidate will guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in branding strategies, graphic design, visual communication, and creative thinking while contributing to curriculum development, research, and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Teaching & Curriculum Execution: Deliver high-quality lectures, practical studio sessions, and workshops in Branding, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, Typography, and Visual Identity.
- Mentorship & Projects: Guide student design projects, thesis portfolios, internships, and industry-oriented creative briefs.
- Research & Development: Engage in active creative research, publish papers in indexed journals, participate in design exhibitions, and pursue consultancy or industry-collaborative projects.
- Departmental Administration: Assist in curriculum revisions, exam evaluations, organizing design symposiums, workshops, industry visits, and accreditation work (NAAC/UGC standards).
- Industry Engagement: Build network opportunities with creative agencies, branding consultancies, and design studios to foster internships and campus placements.





Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications 1. Educational Qualification:

- Minimum Requirement: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Applied Arts OR Master of Design (M.Des) with specialization in Branding / Communication Design from a recognized university or institute of repute.
- Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. in Fine Arts / Applied Arts / Design / Visual Communication (Candidates with a Ph.D. or currently pursuing Ph.D. will be given robust preference).

2. Work Experience:

- Assistant Professor: Minimum 2 to 5 years of teaching and/or professional industry experience in branding, advertising agencies, or communication design studios.
- Associate Professor: Minimum 8 to 10 years of teaching/industry experience, with a proven track record of research publications, student mentorship, and academic leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Expertise in brand strategy, visual identity design, packaging design, advertising campaigns, and digital communication design.
- Mastery of industry-standard design tools and software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in creative design, branding solutions, or academic accomplishments.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English.
- Strong understanding of contemporary design trends, cross-media storytelling, and visual aesthetics.

How to Apply Interested candidates can send their detailed CV along with a creative portfolio to the HR department at [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Assistant/Associate Professor - Applied Arts (Branding / Communication Design)" .

📌 Assistant / Associate Professor - Applied Arts (Branding / Communication Design) (Pune)
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