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IIT Madras Zanzibar

8 months ago

Expires On29 Jun 2026

3-10 years

Work From Office

Zanzibar, Zanzibar West, Zanzibar West, Tanzania

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Join IIT Madras Zanzibar – Faculty Recruitment 2025

Location: Fumba Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Email: infodesk@iitmz.ac.in

Apply Now: www.iitmz.ac.in/careers

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), India’s top-ranked engineering institution, is now inviting applications for full-time faculty positions at all levels at its first international campus – IIT Madras Zanzibar.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a globally reputed academic institution that fosters research, innovation, and international collaboration while contributing to Africa’s educational transformation.

Open Faculty Roles:

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Professor

Recruitment will be aligned with ongoing and upcoming academic programs across engineering, sciences, management, and interdisciplinary domains.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Ph.D. in the relevant discipline from a reputed university (Indian or foreign)
  • Strong academic and research record with publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, or academic leadership
  • International exposure, postdoctoral experience, or industry background (preferred for senior roles)

Experience Requirements:

  • Assistant Professor: Fresh Ph.D. holders or with 1–3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience
  • Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years of teaching/research/industry experience post-Ph.D., including at least 3 years at the Assistant Professor level
  • Professor: Minimum 10 years of experience, including 4 years as an Associate Professor, with significant academic output and institutional contribution

Why Join IITM Zanzibar?

  • Work in a diverse and globally connected academic ecosystem
  • Collaborate with IIT Madras faculty and international partners
  • Access cutting-edge research facilities
  • Enjoy residence at a scenic coastal campus in Fumba Town, Zanzibar
  • Participate in academic initiatives in India and Africa

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply online through: www.iitmz.ac.in/careers

For queries, email: infodesk@iitmz.ac.in

Experience :

3-10 years

Job Domain/Function :

professor

Job Type :

Work From Office

Employment Type :

Full Time

Number Of Position(s) :

3

Educational Qualifications :

PhD

Location :

IIT Madras - Zanzibar, Bweleo, Tanzania, IIT Madras - Zanzibar, Bweleo, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zanzibar West, Tanzania

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IIT Madras Zanzibar

The Institute strongly believes that talent and good ideas can come from anywhere and has a remarkably diverse community, drawing students from across all Indian states and from various countries. Intensely curious and driven to explore, the student community of IIT Madras value rigorous analytical thinking, ingenuity, hands-on problem solving, and big new ideas.

The departments and centres of the Institute are responsible for the academic activities which include Teaching, Research and Industrial Consultancy.

The courses of study are organized as semester programs and each semester provides for a minimum of seventy instructional days. The medium of instruction is English. Students are evaluated on a continuous basis throughout the semester. Evaluation is done by the faculty, a consequence of the autonomous status granted to the Institute.

Research work is evaluated on the basis of the review thesis by peer examiners both from within the country and abroad.


Ordinances in respect of the academic program of study are prepared by the senate, the highest academic body within the Institute.

The rigors of academic study at each level are balanced with a number of other related activities which include co-curricular activities. Special lectures on varied topics of academic relevance are held under the Extra Mural Lecture series.

A number of conferences, symposia and workshops are organized by the faculty which attract participation from scholars all over the world.

The Institute maintains academic relationships with several other educational institutes in the world through faculty exchange programs. The Institute has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with several universities abroad, resulting in co-operative projects and assignments for mutual benefit.


The faculty of the Institute have distinguished themselves through awards for academic activity from national as well as international organizations.

IIT Madras has set a fine example of interaction with the industry in the country, through consultancy services offered by the faculty. Innovative ideas are put to practice in many projects sponsored by other institutions in India.


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