Assistant Professor - Interior Architecture & Design

About UDIT UDIT is India's first university built around convergence-not silos. Built on the foundation of IIAD, which has spent a decade pioneering studio-based design education, UDIT extends that model across Design and Management, with technology woven throughout.Assistant Professor - Interior Architecture & Design DepartmentThis role is for individuals who can bring along their own varied areas of interest while teaching Undergraduate Interior Architecture & Design Students.Minimum QualificationsA master's degree in architecture /interior architecture design from a reputed design school in India and or abroad.Minimum industry experience of 5 years, applicants with a teaching experience of 3 to 6 years minimum would be preferred.Adequate knowledge/practical experience within the broader discipline including (but not limited to) conducting research, writing research papers, understanding a program, coherently putting together spaces, structures, services, etc as well as skills such as sketching, making presentations, CAD, technical drawing, 3D modeling, 3D rendering, etc. Professional experience from design to on-site execution is important.

Additional experience in Furniture/Product Design, Set Design, Exhibition and MultiMedia projects would be preferred.Role and ResponsibilityThe faculty-mentor needs to demonstrate expertise in an area of specialization. For example, interest, knowledge and command over the history, theory, philosophy, techniques, methods, processes and softwares used in at least one or more of the following areas of expertise:An architect/interior architect (not an interior designer) with more than 8 years of professional and practical on-site experience in interior architecture projects and not just architectural projects.The candidate should have knowledge about design processes, development of design concepts and client presentations, making of construction drawings and contract documentation (BoQ etc.), site supervision and coordination.It will be good if the candidate has specialist knowledge in designing and site experience in a specific typology, such as luxury hotels, or residential/office/retail interiors.Apart from these basic requirements we would require an additional expertise in any of the following options, in order of preference:Exhibition and Installation Design with experience in integrating interactive systems into exhibition/exhibit design (including using AR/VR technology).Design/fabrication with on-site research experience in working with traditional craftspersons in design and development of products and techniques of making that are related to interior architecture.Event Design such as weddings and other social functions, product launches, fashion shows etc.Expertise in designing within heritage/traditional settings/buildings, this would include adaptive reuse projects as well. This would require working experience and an additional degree in Architectural Conservation.Roles & Responsibilities:The main responsibility of the faculty would be to teach and mentor 2nd, 3rd and 4th year Interior Architecture & Design students in a careful and deliberate manner to help them evolve into reflexive design practitioners.

There is a special focus on efficient mentoring of final year student projects and preparing them for professional practice.Demonstrate independent and co-teaching capabilities in areas of theory and practical application. The candidate needs to be a team player and be able to teach the modules in studio-based and workshop-oriented settings.Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and student management skills. As a personal tutor, demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances and assist students with any additional learning needs.

Fairly evaluate student performance and provide consistent, regular and constructive feedback to the students.Candidates should come with sufficient industry connections and therefore be able to network with the industry to facilitate student exposure, interactions, live projects, industry visits, internships and placements.Plan, schedule, organize and develop syllabus, briefs, projects and exercises for - the mentioned areas of specialization - for basic and advanced levels or as may be required. Develop and maintain course-related documentation. Ensure that the projects developed are consistent with the official learning objectives of the Institute.Stay abreast of new techniques and processes in the area of your expertise through projects, industry experience, research, workshops, certifications etc.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please submit to Your CV / ResumePortfolio or work samplesContact information for three professional referencesADDITIONAL INFORMATIONReporting Structure: Reports to the Course LeaderStart Date: As soon as possible; flexible for the right candidateWork Arrangement: On-campus presence required