Faculty - Computational Media

July 16, 2026

Mahindra University’s School of Digital Media and Communication invites applications for a faculty position in this highly specialized area of Computational Media from candidates with strong interdisciplinary expertise in technology and the humanities. The faculty member will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic leadership in a programme that integrates computing, communication, design, storytelling, and emerging digital technologies. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, continuous assessment, studio pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. (Mahindra University) The faculty member will teach and develop courses in one or more of the following areas:<ul><li>Computer Graphics</li><li>Optimization Techniques for Computational Media</li><li>Programming for Computational Media</li><li>Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)</li><li>User-Centred Design Methods</li><li>Data Visualization and Communication</li><li>Computational Creativity</li><li>Mobile Application and Cloud Game Design</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with deep practice in one or more of the following:<ul><li>AI Development and Implementation in Newsrooms</li><li>AI Development and Implementation in Media Studios</li><li>Computational Creativity</li><li>Immersive Storytelling (AR/VR/XR)</li><li>Game Design, especially Serious Games</li><li>Interactive Instructional Design</li><li>Digital Humanities</li><li>Media Analytics and Forensics</li></ul> Required Qualifications:<ul><li>PhD from a top university in Computational Media, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. Post-candidacy PhD scholars, as well as those with a firm intent to pursue PhD, may be considered.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research commensurate with level. (0-5 years acceptable for Assistant Professor.)</li><li>Demonstrated trajectory of publications, projects, and other forms of evidence relevant to the intersection of computational science and digital media studies.</li></ul> Interested candidates may share their CV at: tejaswini.mandapati@mahindrauniversity.edu.in with the subject line – “Faculty - Computational Media” For more details Please visit our website: https://www.mahindrauniversity.edu.in/career/professor-associate-professor-assistant-professor-computational-media/