# IIT Madras invites applications for Teaching Program Coordinator post 2026-10-15T18:22:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet IIT Madras has announced one vacancy for the post of Teaching Program Coordinator on a contract basis under advertisement number ICSR/PR/Advt.209/2026. The position offers a consolidated pay of Rs 45,000 per month and is initially for one year, extendable based on performance. Candidates with an M.E/M.Tech, MSc/MA in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Management, or an MBA can apply. Multidisciplinary backgrounds will be valued. The role involves developing curriculum for a 4-week NPTEL MOOC titled ‘Sustainability for All’, coordinating with experts, and supporting course execution at the School of Sustainability. Applications must be submitted online by 29 October 2026. Shortlisting will be based on qualifications and experience, followed by a written test, skill test, or interview. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The single vacancy at IIT Madras’s School of Sustainability is tied to a specific project: developing and running a 4-week NPTEL MOOC on sustainability. This suggests the role is funded by a particular grant or course cycle rather than a permanent department need. Candidates with multidisciplinary backgrounds are preferred, indicating the course aims for broad accessibility across disciplines. The selection process will be decided by the institute, leaving applicants uncertain about the exact mode of assessment. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026. ## Coverage - freejobalert.com Straightforward job listing with no editorial framing. This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Chennai, IIT Madras, NPTEL, School of Sustainability, Teaching Program Coordinator Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iit-madras-invites-applications-for-teaching-program-coordinator-post/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iit-madras-invites-applications-for-teaching-program-coordinator-post/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/