Assistant Professor - User Experience Department

Position: Assistant Professor

School / Institute: MIT Institute of Design

Program / Department: User Experience:

Reporting to: Head of Department

Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwaraj Baug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra 412201

Joining Requirement: Immediate Joiner Preferred

1. Faculty Expertise in Visual

We are seeking a candidate with strong expertise in UI, particularly aligned with advanced studio-based teaching.

- Strong understanding of geometry in design, metaphors, information visualization, and visual storytelling

- Experience in visual ethnography, digital illustration, and composition

- Ability to guide students in branding identity development (logo, wordmark, brand guidelines), information architecture, task flows, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes

- Experience mentoring students through mid- and high-fidelity wireframing and clickable app/website development

A Master's degree in Design (UX / Interaction / Communication / Visual Design) is required.

2. Faculty Expertise in Technical Domain

We are looking for a technically strong faculty member who can bridge UX design with emerging technologies. The candidate should have:

- Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning in the context of interactive systems

- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AR/VR, IoT, and new interaction modalities

- Practical exposure to Android development

- Ability to help students understand feasibility and technical implementation of UX concepts

A Master's degree in a relevant technical field (Interaction Technology / Computer Science / HCI / UX Engineering or allied areas) is required.

How to apply:

Interested candidates need to share their updated CVs on [Confidential Information] with Subject Line: Application for Faculty position in UX (Visual) at MIT IOD OR Application for Faculty position in UX (Technical Domain) at MIT IOD