Teaching Program Coordinator

Introduction

IIT Madrass novel School of Sustainability (SoS) is a synergistic space with interdisciplinarity as its mantra. Working across all the 18 departments, SoS acts as an inclusive platform forcostrategizing Sustainability through open stakeholder dialogues, builds capacities among students, industries, and policymakers via innovative teaching programs and pursues actionable research bridging gaps between science, policy and business practices. To support School of Sustainabilitys vision and expanding teaching portfolio, we seek a dedicated and knowledgeable individual with excellent work ethics and strong moral values.

Position Overview

As a Teaching Program Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for School of Sustainabilitys upcoming NPTEL course Sustainability for All, ensuring its timely development and delivery with the support of IIT Madrass Center for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE). Working closely with School of Sustainabilitys Technical Team, your role will also involve continued execution of School of Sustainabilitys existing capacity building initiatives that are conceptually aligned with the themes of Sustainability for All.

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing the curriculum for 4-week NPTEL MOOC Sustainability for All open to any college student in India

1.1. The course will offer the core knowledge on Sustainability (climate change, ecosystems, energy, waste, economics, and ethics) as well as an essential toolkit, crucial for brainstorming and bringing sustainable solutions across scales.

1.2. Recognizing the role of Indian Youth in galvanizing change, the course will be a sincere and practical take at Sustainability Literacy in India, equipping them with Systems Thinking and cutting-edge tools for problem-solving including environmental impact assessment and use of data science and artificial intelligence.

2. Mapping of appropriate thematic experts who will serve as course instructors for Sustainability for All and maintaining effective communication with them throughout the process

3. Providing day-to-day support to the IIT Madras CODE Team for efficient management of the course activities (e.g., coordination with course faculty, technical editing of course videos, review of video transcripts, review of assignments, interactions with learners via Course Discussion Forum)

4. Supporting development of a course assessment tool to collect feedback from learners and to subsequently refine the course for the next cohorts

5. Supporting execution of the existing School of Sustainability course modules that are conceptually aligned with the themes of Sustainability for All

6. Supporting creation of reports, flyers, brochures, Social Media posts and any other relevant communication materials to help maintain School of Sustainabilitys active and positive public presence

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets) as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with Social Media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram

• Familiarity with the IIT Madras ecosystem will be a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational ability including efficient and prompt handling of multiple tasks at a time; meeting strict deadlines is non-negotiable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies as required
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification and Experience

• M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, MBA; candidates with a multidisciplinary background will be highly valued

• Experience in content development, preferably within an academic setting will be a plus

Salary

Rs.45,000/- per month

The last date for submission of online application is 29.10.2026.