Assistant/Associate Professor – Transdisciplinary Faculty (Full‑Time)

About the role

World Peace University in Goa is seeking dynamic scholars to join its founding faculty cohort. The position is a full‑time, transdisciplinary appointment that blends teaching, research, and community engagement across a range of disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver semester‑length courses, creating new transdisciplinary modules that integrate academic and industry perspectives.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through tutorials, research projects, and career guidance.
• Develop and pursue a research agenda focused on real‑world challenges, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to institution‑building by shaping curriculum, pedagogical innovation, and collaborative models.
• Integrate industry relevance into teaching and applied research initiatives.
• Fulfill academic administration duties with integrity and timeliness.
• Engage with Goa’s cultural, social, and economic ecosystem to enrich student experiences.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Communication Design, Product Design, Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Psychology.
• Strong inclination toward transdisciplinary teaching, research, and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries.
• Commitment to sustainability and community‑oriented initiatives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a pioneering, future‑ready university.
• Fully residential, state‑of‑the‑art campus with strong industry partnerships.
• Support for interdisciplinary research and curriculum development.