Assistant Professor of Computer Science - University of York, Mumbai Campus

The University of York exists for public good, combining academic excellence with social purpose. As a world-leading institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we combine outstanding research and teaching with purposeful community engagement. York's global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research and is one of only four universities in the UK - alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London - which is both in the top ten in the UK for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching.

We have ambitious plans to open a campus in Mumbai, connected to local industry and business, and dedicated to the extraordinary dynamism of Maharashtra. Bringing the ‘York experience’ to this energetic city, at the heart of this dynamic and vibrant country. The University of York Mumbai is set to welcome students from the academic year 2026/27. It will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science with AI and cybersecurity, business, economics, and creative industries.

As an Assistant Professor in Computer Science, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our department through your research and teaching. You will drive innovation by developing your own research objectives, projects, and proposals, whether working independently or collaboratively. This will involve securing external funding, publishing your original research in top-tier Computer Science journals, and actively promoting the department's scholarly activities.

Beyond research, you will take the lead in designing, delivering, and continuously enhancing innovative teaching across various modules and programmes. You'll be responsible for developing teaching materials and techniques and effectively planning and executing all teaching and assessment activities. Furthermore, you will play a vital role in the academic supervision and support of students. Your contributions will also extend to administrative and managerial responsibilities, such as taking on duties as a Programme Director or Module Co-ordinator.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of caste, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of India and the world, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute to our shared success.

Please direct process or systems enquiries to careers@daskalos.com and for enquiries specific to the role please contact mumbai@york.ac.uk.