Professor

As an accomplished and forward-thinking academic leader in the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Woxsen University, you will have the opportunity to shape the university's technological education and research agenda. Your role will involve mentoring the next generation of AI innovators, engineers, and researchers. Your key responsibilities will include delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and related domains such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Data Science. You will be responsible for developing and revising curriculum in line with the latest industry trends and academic advancements. Additionally, guiding students in projects, hackathons, capstone work, and entrepreneurial ventures will be an essential part of your role, fostering a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking and innovation. In terms of research and publications, you will conduct advanced research in AI and allied areas with a focus on real-world applications. Regularly publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed journals such as IEEE, ACM, Scopus, ABDC, etc., will be expected. You will also be required to apply for funded research projects, patents, and collaborative industry grants, while mentoring junior faculty and research scholars in building strong research pipelines. As an academic leader, you will contribute to the university's strategic goals through curriculum development, accreditation processes, and academic policy formation. Participation in conferences, symposiums, and thought leadership forums representing Woxsen will be important, along with serving on academic committees and contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations across schools. Your engagement with industry and innovation will involve building partnerships with AI-focused companies, R&D centers, and tech startups for live projects, internships, and placements. Facilitating industry certifications, professional workshops, and guest lectures for student and faculty enrichment will be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, developing AI labs, research clusters, and centers of excellence on campus will be crucial in fostering innovation. To qualify for this position, you must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. A minimum of 5-10 years of teaching and/or industry experience in advanced computer science and AI domains is required. A strong research track record with publications in reputed journals/conferences, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, etc., as well as experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and edge AI tools is desirable. Prior experience in curriculum design, academic leadership, or working with accreditation bodies (NBA/NAAC/ABET) will be advantageous for this role.,