Assistant ​/ Associate Professor - Product Design

About UDIT
UDIT is India’s first university where design, management, and technology converge. We are building an institution that redefines how creative education engages with industry, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving.

About the Role
This is not a conventional academic leadership role.
As  Assistant/Associate Professor
- Product Design , you will own the  end-to-end academic and strategic direction  of the Product Design program — from curriculum design and faculty capability to student outcomes and industry integration.
You will be responsible for building a program that is  deeply rooted in craft, driven by engineering logic, and aligned with the future of sustainable production systems .

Key Responsibilities
1. Program Leadership & Academic Ownership
Lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of the Product Design curriculum
Ensure alignment with UDIT’s philosophy of interdisciplinary, practice-led learning
Drive academic rigor, learning outcomes, and assessment frameworks
2. Curriculum & Pedagogy Development
Build a curriculum that integrates:
Engineering fundamentals
Craft-based practices
Sustainable and circular design principles
Introduce project-based and industry-linked learning experiences
3. Faculty Development & Team Leadership
Mentor and develop a team of faculty and visiting practitioners
Build teaching capability aligned with contemporary design and manufacturing practices
Drive a culture of experimentation, critique, and iteration
4. Student Outcomes & Industry Readiness
Ensure students graduate with strong portfolios and real-world problem-solving capability
Enable exposure to:
Product development cycles
Manufacturing ecosystems
Craft clusters and material exploration
Support placements, internships, and industry collaborations
5. Industry & Ecosystem Engagement
Build partnerships with:
Product companies
Craft communities
Manufacturing units
Anchor live projects, workshops, and collaborative studios
6. Institutional Contribution
Contribute to UDIT’s larger vision of building a new-age university
Collaborate across programs (technology, management, design)
Participate in key academic and strategic initiatives

Key Requirements
Educational Background:  A foundational degree in  Architecture .

Minimum Qualification:

A Master’s degree  specifically in  Industrial/Product Design .
Professional

Experience:

Minimum of  10 years  of professional experience in product development. Your portfolio should demonstrate:
A varied range of product categories.
Significant work within  traditional crafts .
A commitment to  sustainable production  and manufacturing methods.
Experience in the  renewal of products  through repair and circular design principles.
Teaching

Experience:

Ideally  3 to 5 years  of experience in an academic or clinical teaching environment.

What We Are Looking For
We want a leader who views design not just as an aesthetic pursuit, but as a problem-solving discipline. You should be an advocate for "slow design," repairability, and the integration of artisanal techniques with scalable engineering solutions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to  
A detailed  CV  highlighting both professional and academic milestones.
A  Portfolio  (PDF or link) showcasing a range of developed products, craft-based projects, and sustainable initiatives.
A  Statement of Purpose  (max 500 words) outlining your vision for the future of Product Design education.

UDIT University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds that meet the specific technical criteria mentioned above.