Associate/Professor – Communication & Product Design Faculty

About the role

RV University’s School of Design and Innovation is seeking experienced faculty to join its Communication Design and Product Design programmes. The positions are at the Associate Professor or Professor level and involve teaching, mentoring and research for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess lectures, studio sessions and workshops aligned with the curriculum and credit structure.
• Guide students through iterative design processes, from research and concept development to prototyping and final presentation.
• Mentor learners during studio work, internships and capstone projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration and academic reviews in line with the National Education Policy framework.
• Participate in departmental research, publications and community outreach activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design or a related field (PhD required for Professor level).
• Minimum two years of post‑master’s teaching experience for Assistant/Associate Professor roles; PhD and a strong research record for Professor positions.
• Demonstrated expertise in visual communication, branding, information design, motion graphics, new media, product design, materials, sustainability, service design or related specialisations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in design research and user‑centered design methodologies.
• Ability to lead studio‑based learning and hands‑on prototyping.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant, collaborative design school located in Bangalore.
• Access to dedicated studio spaces and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Support for research, publications and professional development.