Associate Professor

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor Department: Architecture Reporting To: Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Planning Employment Type: Full-time (Regular) ~ Faculty in the Department of Architecture are expected to contribute across the domains of teaching, research, professional engagement, institutional development, and administrative accountability. roles expand in depth and leadership as one rises from Assistant to Associate to full Professor. Faculty should strive to be active scholars, mentors, and institutional contributors in alignment with CoA, UGC, and University Assistant Professor Teaching & Academic Delivery Teach undergraduate and possibly postgraduate modules: design studios, theory, technology. Prepare detailed teaching plans, course outlines, learning outcomes, student assessments. Research & Scholarly Engagement Participate in institutional research or collaborative projects. Publish papers, present at conferences, assist senior faculty in grant proposals. Engage in design competitions or community design exposure. Contribute to administration of academic events (workshops, exhibitions, juries). Manage budgets for special courses (e.g. summer, travel studio), prepare advance and expense documentation. Take responsibility for logistical needs: arranging site visits, travel, accommodation, procurement. Consultancy Cell Projects ~ Identify and assist in bidding for tenders, research projects, related to urban and regional planning. Associate Professor Teaching & Academic Leadership Design/update curricula and mentor junior colleagues in teaching methods. Supervise major student projects and postgraduate research work. Research & Projects Lead research initiatives, secure external funding, and publish in high-impact forums. Oversee consultancy or applied design projects in collaboration with government, industry, or communities. ~ Mentor junior faculty/research scholars in writing proposals, methodology, publications. Serve on key committees: academic planning, policy, quality assurance, MoU, industry collaborations. Lead or organize conferences, symposia, guest lectures, and outreach programs. Oversee or coordinate outreach, community design interventions, or continuing education programs. Provide leadership in departmental coordination, resource planning, and faculty development. Professor Vision & Academic Leadership Chart long-term academic strategy, lead curriculum transformation and institutional visioning. Mentor entire faculty cohorts and oversee their scholarly growth. Guide doctoral and high-level interdisciplinary research programs. High Impact Research & Consultancy Lead large-scale, funded research and design projects with institutional visibility. Lead policy advisory roles, design commissions, and national/ international academic bodies. Advise on university-level academic policies, partner institutions, and strategic direction. Represent the institution in academic forums, government agencies, and professional bodies. Administrative & Financial Oversight Ensure financial and operational compliance, audits, and accountability. Oversee major institutional projects, infrastructure planning, resource mobilization. Foster industry partnerships, alumni networks, public engagement, and institutional branding. Professor experience OR B.60% + 1 year experience 1–3 years (teaching / professional) Associate Professor 8 years (teaching/research/profession), including 3 years full-time teaching OR 13 years professional Professor PhD preferred 14 years (teaching/research/profession), including 5 years as full-time teacher OR 19 years Note: Must be a Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, and experience is counted after registration. Proficiency in architecture/design software (CAD/ SketchUp/ Revit/ Rhino/ Adobe Suite/ GIS, etc.). Proven ability in interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and professional networks. Commitment to innovation in pedagogy, sustainable design, research culture, and institutional growth.