Professor/ Head of Computing Science – University of Aberdeen Mumbai Campus
University of Aberdeen
| Location: | Mumbai - India |
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| Salary: | As per industry standards |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 4th December 2025 |
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| Closes: | 12th January 2026 |
Location: Mumbai Campus
Salary: As per industry standards
Hours: 40/week
Introduction
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the third oldest in Scotland and 5th oldest in the English-speaking world. Ranked Top 20 in the UK (Guardian 2026) and Top 250 globally (QS/THE 2025), Aberdeen follows its Aberdeen 2040 strategy—Inclusive, Interdisciplinary, International, Sustainable—addressing global challenges in Health, Social Inclusion, Energy Transition, Data & AI, and Environment. The Mumbai Campus offers programmes in Computing Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Business, and AI.
Role Summary
We seek a Professor to lead the Computing Science discipline, providing academic leadership, line management, and strategic direction. Reporting to the Academic Provost, the post-holder will deliver high-quality teaching, mentor staff, develop curriculum, and foster industry engagement. The role is research-active, collaborating with Aberdeen campus staff in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Generation, and Human-Centred Computing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and programme development.
Provide academic leadership, including staff mentoring and performance evaluation.
Conduct research, supervise PhD students, and secure external funding.
Promote pedagogical innovation and collaboration with Aberdeen campus staff.
Engage with industry and government to enhance student employability.
Candidate Requirements
PhD in Computer Science or related field, with 10+ years of academic/industry experience.
Proven excellence in teaching, curriculum development, research, and leadership.
Experience supervising PhD students and managing academic staff.
Application Deadline: 12 January 2026
Further Particulars are available on the University's Mumbai Jobs page
To apply online for this position, visit the India Jobs Portal page
Required Documents: CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research and Teaching Plans (3 years)
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