Associate/ Sr. Associate - Curriculum Research and Development (UG Programme/s)

About the IIHS Academic Programmes and Schools

India's urban transition is unprecedented in scale and complexity. Within it lie both the opportunities of increased economic growth and employment as well as the challenges of persistent inequality, extreme deprivation and environmental degradation. IIHS academic programmes aim to foster a new generation of urban practitioners and change makers, to become part of shaping this transition.

The academic programmes are supported by the five interdisciplinary IIHS Schools: School of Environment and Sustainability (SES), School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI), School of Economic Development (SED), School of Human Development (SHD) and School of Governance (SoG). Each School has a particular transformational theme and a set of teaching, research and practice projects and programmes within it. Collectively, the five schools systematically address a wide range of urban issues, from questions of livelihood and economic development, access to basic infrastructure, affordable housing and healthcare for all, to tackling climate change and land governance.

Job Description

IIHS is seeking a versatile and motivated individual to join the team responsible for design and delivery of innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programme/s at IIHS. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the full spectrum of curriculum development, from research and pedagogy to detailed design and delivery.

This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Curriculum Research & Benchmarking:

• Conducting comparative landscape analysis of interdisciplinary undergraduate programmes globally to inform curriculum strategy;
• Researching and analysing relevant regulatory frameworks and accreditation standards as inputs for curriculum design;

Curriculum Development:

• Assisting in the end-to-end design and development of curriculum frameworks, detailed course outlines, and syllabi for proposed academic programmes;
• Creating, curating, and managing centralized repositories of diverse learning resources, including bibliographies, case studies, and audio-visual content;
• Developing innovative teaching aids, digital learning tools, and robust student assessment methods;

Academic Coordination & Facilitation:

• Coordinating with faculty and subject matter experts to align course content with interdisciplinary learning objectives;
• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating workshops, seminars, and other convenings to guide the curriculum development process;
• Providing logistical and administrative support for the delivery of academic programmes in collaboration with institutional teams;

Knowledge Management & Documentation:

• Preparing high-quality research notes, reports, and presentations for both internal review and external dissemination;
• Contributing to the documentation and review processes for academic quality assurance and continuous curriculum improvement.

Institutional:

• Providing support to other IIHS activities, including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as needed.

Structure and Reporting

This position will report to the Lead Research at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Planning, Education, Social Sciences, Ecology and Life Sciences, Design, Humanities, Urban Studies). Exposure to interdisciplinary curriculum and learning environments is highly desirable;
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in curriculum design, academic research, or higher education;
• Demonstrated interest in curriculum design, pedagogy, or interdisciplinary education;
• Research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sources;
• High proficiency in using digital tools for research, collaboration, and creating presentations (e.g., MS Office Suite, Google Workspace);
• The ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs.

This could be either a regular position or a 11- month contractual engagement, renewable on mutual consent, with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Location

This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.

Review and Assessment

The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

Diversity Policy

IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.

Contact

Please write to us at [Confidential Information] if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.