Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Faculty | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Adjunct Faculty | Bengaluru | Full Time | On Campus

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A leading private multidisciplinary university in Bengaluru is expanding its School of Engineering and is hiring PhD-qualified Computer Science and Engineering faculty across levels: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice and Adjunct Faculty. We are looking for academics and industry practitioners who can teach UG/PG CSE programmes (B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA) from Day 1, bring current hands-on expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Full Stack Development, IoT and Core Computer Science, and actively contribute to research, accreditation and student outcomes.

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POSITION SNAPSHOT

- Department: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Positions: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Adjunct Faculty
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (on campus)
- Employment type: Full time (Adjunct Faculty on a part-time / visiting basis)
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT or a closely related area (Professor of Practice: distinguished industry experience as per UGC norms)
- Pay structure: As per UGC norms, commensurate with profile
- Joining: Within 30-60 days

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Teach UG and PG Computer Science and Engineering courses, and independently handle additional relevant subjects from Day 1
- Design and update curriculum, course plans, lab manuals and assessments aligned to industry needs and outcome-based education (OBE)
- Deliver hands-on labs, projects and capstones in the area of specialisation
- Publish in reputed Scopus / Web of Science / SCI journals and conferences; pursue funded research, consultancy and patents
- Contribute to NAAC, NBA, NIRF and other accreditation and ranking processes, including documentation and academic audits
- Mentor students; lead or support technical clubs, hackathons, coding contests, project reviews and placement / industry-connect activities
- Take up broader departmental and institutional responsibilities beyond classroom teaching (committees, coordination roles, outreach)

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

- Ph.D. completed in Computer Science and Engineering or a related field (mandatory for Assistant and Associate Professor)
- Academic qualifications, teaching experience, research and technical expertise aligned to one or more CSE specialisation areas
- Prior experience teaching UG/PG subjects relevant to the programme
- Current hands-on technical proficiency in the identified specialisation; relevant professional / industry certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco, Oracle, NVIDIA, CompTIA or equivalent) are a strong plus
- Recent and relevant research contributions: publications, funded projects, patents or open-source / technical work
- Relevant teaching and research experience in the required domain
- A stable and reasonably continuous employment history over the last 8-10 years
- Able to join within 30-60 days

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PREFERRED SPECIALISATIONS

- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI
- Data Science, Big Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Computer Networks
- Cloud Computing, DevOps
- Full Stack Development, Software Engineering
- Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems
- Core CS: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, DBMS, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design

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POSITION-WISE EXPECTATIONS

- Assistant Professor: Ph.D. with strong teaching and research potential, publications in reputed journals
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. with substantial teaching / research experience, a strong publication record and experience guiding projects or research scholars
- Professor of Practice: Senior industry professionals with deep, current expertise in a CSE domain, as per UGC Professor of Practice guidelines
- Adjunct Faculty: Industry or academic experts to teach specialised courses, labs or electives on a part-time basis

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SOFT SKILLS

- Excellent communication and classroom delivery
- Student-centric, collaborative and committed to academic quality
- Ownership of institutional responsibilities and outcomes

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

- Pay structure as per UGC norms, commensurate with qualifications, experience and profile
- Research support, faculty development programmes and conference participation
- Opportunity to build programmes and labs in a growing engineering school

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HOW TO APPLY

Apply with your updated CV covering teaching subjects, research publications, certifications, notice period and current location. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Team Savanna HR.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – CSE FACULTY, BENGALURU

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Which CSE faculty positions are open?

Four levels in the Computer Science and Engineering department: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice and Adjunct Faculty, all at the university’s Bengaluru (Karnataka) campus.

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Is a PhD mandatory?

Yes for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor: a completed Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or a closely related area is required. Professor of Practice roles are for senior industry professionals and do not require a Ph.D.

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What are the UGC eligibility norms for Associate Professor?

As per UGC Regulations 2018, an Associate Professor needs a Ph.D., at least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience, and a minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals. A record of guiding projects or research scholars is preferred for this role.

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Who can apply as Professor of Practice?

Under the UGC Professor of Practice guidelines, distinguished professionals with at least 15 years of experience, preferably at a senior level, are eligible; a formal academic qualification is not essential. For this role we are looking for deep, current expertise in a CSE domain such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud or software engineering.

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Is the Adjunct Faculty role full time?

No. Adjunct Faculty teach specialised courses, labs or electives on a part-time or visiting basis. All other positions are full time and on campus.

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How much experience is required?

3 to 20 years overall, depending on the level you apply for.

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Which specialisations are preferred?

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Generative AI; Data Science and Big Data; Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Networks; Cloud Computing and DevOps; Full Stack Development and Software Engineering; IoT and Embedded Systems; and core CS subjects such as DSA, Operating Systems, DBMS, Theory of Computation and Compiler Design.

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Do industry certifications help?

Yes. Certifications from AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cisco, Oracle, NVIDIA, CompTIA or equivalent are a strong plus, along with patents, funded projects or open-source work.

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What is the salary for CSE faculty?

Pay is as per UGC norms and is fixed according to the level, qualifications, teaching experience and research record. Research support, faculty development programmes and conference participation are included.

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How soon do I need to join?

Within 30 to 60 days of the offer.

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How do I apply?

Click Apply on this page and upload your updated CV listing the subjects you teach, your publications, certifications, notice period, current location and the position you are applying for. You can also email your CV to hello@savannahr.com with the subject “CSE Faculty – Bengaluru”. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Team Savanna HR.

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