2015-12-30



Advertisement for FACULTY POSITIONS at IICD

The Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur has been set-up by the Government of Rajasthan as an autonomous Institute of excellence with a national mandate to act as a catalyst in the craft sector. Presently, it is being managed by Ambuja Educational Institute, Kolkata in Public Private Partnership.

Institute’s Mandate

The main objective of IICD is to generate knowledge, upgrade skills and foster attitudes in order to develop highly motivated change agents in craft sector. As a pioneer in the area of craft design, the institute works towards the evolution of both the crafts and the craft person in the contemporary socio economic context. Through the programs of Education, Research, Documentation, Training, Outreach and Consultancy the Institute strives to become the centre of excellence. The Institute is continuously evolving in a vibrant environment of experimentation and innovation. Institute offers different UG, PG level diplomas and certificate courses in different specialization from all fields to cover the needs of craft sector and current trade and industry context.

The Institute is opening recruitment of faculty members in Hard Material, Soft Material, Fired Material, Fashion Design and Design Foundation Department. The department-wise competencies required are as under :

• Design Foundation Department

Design faculty with the ability to teach drawing ( object, human figure, nature), geometry ( 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional) basic materials, elements of design with good understanding of color and composition, design methodology and design thinking.
• Hard Material Application Department

Design faculty with awareness of world design scenario, ability to deal with materials and tools. The person should be able to take courses related to drawing, material exploration in wood, metal, stone, form related courses and design projects.

• Fired Material Application Department

Design faculty with awareness of the world design scenario and exposure to the craft sector. Ability to teach drawing, design, ceramic material handling skills and proficient in technical aspects of ceramics with good communication skills.
• Soft Material Application Department

Design faculty with multi technique knowledge of textile having ability to teach drawing, weaving, printing, embroidery, leather , paper and non woven material related design and skill modules.
• Fashion Design Department

Design faculty for fashion design, drawing, sketching and illustration, technical knowledge of pattern making, draping, garment construction

For this, applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the following positions :

Positions

1. Sr. Associate Professor

Eligibility : Degree/Diploma from NID/NIFT/IICD/Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification from a University/Institute of repute in Design/similar reputed national/international Institute with 10-15 years of relevant experience in teaching/research/industry with proven credentials.

2. Associate Professor :

Eligibility : Degree/Diploma from NID/NIFT/IICD/Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification from a University/Institute of repute in Design/similar reputed national/international Institute with 10 years of relevant experience in teaching/research/industry with proven credentials.
3. Assistant Professor

Eligibility : Degree/Diploma from NID/NIFT/IICD/Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification from a University/Institute of repute in Design/similar reputed national/international Institute with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in teaching/research/industry with proven credentials.

The above academic positions are of senior levels and demand leadership role from applicants.

Apart from mandatory direct teaching and other academic responsibility, candidates would be required to initiate pedagogies dealing with Design & Society, Crafts & Culture, Advocacy for Crafts etc. Aptitude to Research is desirable.
Gross Remuneration :

1. Sr. Associate Professor : Rs. 70,000/- 80,000/- per month

2. Associate Professor : Rs.55,000/- 65,000/- per month

3. Assistant Professor : Rs. 45,000/- 50,000/- per month

Other benefits:

1. The institute offers conducive environment for project & consultancy on revenue sharing basis, higher studies and research etc.

2. Annual Increment as per the extant policy of the Institute will be given to the selected candidate for the above positions.

3. Accidental Insurance upto Rs. 2.00 lacs.

4. 30 days leave per year.

5. Provident fund facility as applicable at IICD.

6. Medical reimbursement facility as applicable at IICD

Applications & resumes may be sent to : Secretary, Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, J-8, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur 302 004., Tel : 91-141-2701504 (ext. 51), email, secretary@iicd.ac.in. The last date for receipt of the application is 31.01.2016.

(Institute reserves right to fill up or not to fill the above positions)

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