Teaching Program Coordinator – School of Sustainability, IIT Madras

- Applications are invited for a temporary contract-based role of Teaching Program Coordinator at the School of Sustainability, IIT Madras.
- The role is under the coordination of Prof. Rajnish Kumar, Head of the Department of School of Sustainability.
- The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
- The School of Sustainability (SoS) at IIT Madras is an interdisciplinary platform focused on sustainability research, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement across all 18 departments of IIT Madras.
- The primary responsibility involves developing and managing the NPTEL course ‘Sustainability for All’, a 4-week MOOC open to college students across India.
- The course aims to provide core knowledge on sustainability (climate change, ecosystems, energy, waste, economics, ethics) and equip students with systems thinking, environmental impact assessment, and data science tools for problem-solving.
- The coordinator will work closely with the IIT Madras CODE Team and the School of Sustainability’s Technical Team to ensure the course’s timely development and delivery.
- Additional responsibilities include mapping thematic experts for the course, supporting existing capacity-building initiatives, and creating communication materials (reports, flyers, social media posts) to maintain a positive public presence.

- Education: Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech, MSc, or MA) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or MBA. Candidates with a multidisciplinary background are highly valued.
- Experience: Preference given to candidates with experience in content development, preferably within an academic setting.
- Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is mandatory.
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational ability, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.

- Selection will be based on application review and interview (exact process not specified in the notification).
- Shortlisting will be done based on qualifications, experience, and relevance of skills as per the application.

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