Associate Professor - Immersive Arts/ Media

The role

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Professor in Immersive Arts / Media to join the University of Bristol’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC) – a flagship transnational education initiative launching in 2026.

This senior academic role offers the opportunity to lead curriculum development, drive high-impact research, and mentor junior faculty, while shaping the University’s global academic reputation. The position provides a clear pathway for leadership and progression within a world-class institution.

What will you be doing?

• Academic Leadership
  Provide distinguished leadership in teaching and research within immersive arts and media, fostering an environment of scholarly excellence. Represent the University at national and international forums and build strategic partnerships with industry, academia, and government.
• Teaching & Curriculum Development
  Design and deliver advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in immersive arts and emerging creative technologies, including VR/AR/XR, interactive storytelling, and digital media. Play a pivotal role in programme accreditation, curriculum enhancement, and innovative teaching strategies that improve student experience and employability.
• Research & Mentorship
  Maintain a strong record of high-quality publications and lead research projects with global impact. Secure research funding, supervise doctoral and postgraduate students, and mentor early-career faculty to support their professional development.

You should apply if

• You hold a PhD in immersive arts/media (VR/AR/XR, interactive or spatial storytelling) or a closely related field.
• You have significant academic experience, including substantial post-PhD teaching and research achievements.
• You demonstrate proven academic leadership in teaching and research, with a strong publication record in top-tier journals.
• You bring practical experience in immersive experience design, XR performance/installation, interactive narrative, or virtual environment design.
• You are familiar with tools and technologies such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, Blender, motion capture, photogrammetry, spatial audio, and VR/AR hardware.

Additional information

You can apply for the role via the ‘Apply’ button above.

To complete your application you will be asked to submit your CV, covering letter, details of your publications and teaching methodology, and the names and contact information of three referees.  Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to provide a job market paper and research statement. 

If you have any queries about the role, please contact careers@daskolos.org

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th January 2026.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.  We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: this role is based in Mumbai, India and will be subject to local terms and conditions of employment and benefits. Specific contractual arrangements will be provided upon appointment.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.