Associate Professor

The Jindal School of Design & Architecture (JSDA) at the O.P. Jindal Global University, invites applications for faculty at the rank of Associate Professor (full time) for its Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) programme. Prospective candidates must demonstrate specialization in interior design practice.

We seek applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in architecture/interior design from a nationally/internationally recognized institution and have a strong background and professional experience in interior design and practice across a range of project types and scales falling within the domain of industry architecture & design.

Given the inter-disciplinary nature of pedagogical practices at the JSDA, the candidates will be expected to teach students from across various design majors, and thus, develop coursework in a manner that highlights both the collaborative and inter-disciplinary nature of any design practice. Further, candidates will be expected actively pursue research, critical practices and undertake administrative and leadership roles for institution building.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Research:

• Teach interior & architectural design studio as well as seminar courses and contribute to curriculum development in line with the industry and academic best practices.

• Supervise undergraduate level research works of students, including but not limited to final year thesis projects.

• Engage in research, publications, and grant applications in interiors, design, and/or related fields.

• Organize workshops, lectures, and events to enhance student learning.

• Actively engage with student progression, advising, and academic counselling.

Administration & Institution Building

• Contribute towards academic excellence, strategic planning, program reviews, and faculty development initiatives.

• Foster industry collaborations, research partnerships, and community engagement.

• Foster collaborations with international institutional partners in order to expand and bolster international collaborations and opportunities for students

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Qualifications

• First Class Bachelors Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related fields recognized by national/international regulatory body the Council of Architecture and

• Minimum 10+ years of work experience in teaching/research/profession related to interior/architecture/building design.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Interior/ Architecture/ Design and/or PhD in Interior/ Architecture/ Design, and/or related field.

• Active architect’s registration with Council of Architecture.

• Demonstrable research/teaching focus in history/theory/criticism related to design, as shown through either publications or projects or academic portfolio which directly address the interior/architecture disciplines.

• Experience of working on interior design projects involving all stages of the design process such as schematic and technical drawing preparation, design coordination, site execution, and/or related tasks.

• A flexible, integrative, collaborative, and inter-disciplinary approach to design practice and education.

• Strong leadership, team management, and strategic planning abilities.

• Excellent communication, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

How to Apply

Interested Candidates can send their application package with the following material to JSDA Executive (jsaa.exec@jgu.edu.in), cc to JGU Careers (jgucareers@jgu.edu.in) latest by 26th December 2025. Please put the following in the subject line: Application for Associate Professor – Senior Interior Architect/Designer:

• Cover letter

• Current CV with the name of at least two professional/academic references and their contact information.

• A Statement of Purpose, including but not limited to Teaching and Research (250-300 words)

• Digital portfolio (maximum 50 pages, 100 MB size limit) which includes professional and academic work.

About The School

The Jindal School of Design & Architecture is founded with the vision to become one of the foremost schools of learning of the visual, material and the built environments. The school is committed to developing an academic environment that is intellectually rigorous, interdisciplinary, innovative, and creative. The school follows internationally accepted best practices of the academia and is supported by an acclaimed faculty.

About the University: Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a philanthropic non-profit global university established by the Government of Haryana in 2009. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India as an ‘Institution of Eminence’, JGU is India’s No. 1 Private University. With a 1:9 faculty-student ratio, globally qualified and internationally recognized faculty members, more than 8,000 students from India and different parts of the world, 51 academic programmes, JGU is also the only Indian private university in the top 150 ‘Young Universities in the World’ (under 50 years of age) in the QS Young University Rankings 2021. In addition, JGU is ranked amongst the top 500 universities in the world in international faculty.