Strictly Private & Confidential Institute Programme Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Appointment Details – July 2020

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Contents

Background to the Jio Institute ...... 3 Vision for Jio Institute ...... 5 Governance...... 8 Growth Plan for Jio Institute ...... 10 Academic Plan ...... 12 Campus Development Plan ...... 13 Organisation Chart ...... 16 Job Descriptions and Person Specifications ...... 17 How to Apply ...... 21

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Background to the Jio Institute

Jio Institute is a philanthropic initiative supported by group (A Fortune Global 500 Company). Jio Institute envisages to be a multidisciplinary research university with global repute and play a pivotal role to leapfrog ’s growth in higher education. Jio Institute has been awarded letter of intent as ‘Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities’ by Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India in July 2018.

Jio Institute’s vision is guided by eminent academicians and thought leaders across the world. such as:

• Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Chancellor - Jio Institute; Eminent Scientist & President of Global Research Alliance • Dr. Dipak C. Jain, Vice Chancellor - Jio Institute; Former Dean, Kellogg School of Management & INSEAD • Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor, University of California, San Diego • Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, President Emeritus - Caltech & Former President - KAUST • Dr. Rick Levin, President Emeritus - Yale University • Dr. Subra Suresh, President - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) • Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Director, Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University • Dr. Michael Keller, Vice Provost, University Librarian & Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, Stanford University

The Jio Institute will matriculate its first class in July 2021, starting with its two maiden graduate programmes, from Navi , India. The two inaugural masters programs are as follows: 1. Masters in Digital Media and Marketing Communication (DM & MC) 2. Masters in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI & DS)

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The DM &MC Program is being developed under guidance of Dr Frank Mulhern (Medill School, Northwestern University) and AI &DS program is being developed under guidance of Dr Larry Birnbaum, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University. They are also being supported by eminent list of Program Advisors.

Jio Institute is also working to offer PHD and Post-doctoral program in the above areas. Other programs, including undergraduate programs would be added in a progressive manner. At this steady state, it will comprise seven Schools, employ 1,000 Faculty, and have a total enrolment of 10,000 students.

Jio Institute now seeks to recruit its inaugural team of academic leaders, administrative leaders, and core faculty.

The vacancies include: • Provost • Director of Research Centre • Chief Human Resources Officer • Director of Branding and Communications • CIO • Professor & Programme Chair, AI & Data Science • Professor & Programme Chair, Digital Media & Marketing Communication • Faculty hires in AI & Data Science (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) • Faculty hires in Digital Media & Marketing Communication (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

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Vision for Jio Institute

Jio Institute (JI) is setting up a multi-disciplinary higher education institute as ‘Greenfield Institution’ under the Institute of Eminence Deemed to be Universities Regulations, 2017 as published by Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. JI envisages to become a leading multidisciplinary research university in an innovative ecosystem.

Jio Institute endeavours to be an exemplary Indian academic institution with international repute and provide a platform for research, innovation and entrepreneurship. It aspires to establish a research ecosystem to foster collaboration in the region and prepare the next generation of leaders to significantly contribute to the advancement of Indian society.

“Jio Institute aims to create and disseminate knowledge to leapfrog the intellectual, economic and social development of India.”

Jio Institute aims to build an intellectual environment that will bring together beautiful minds, thinkers, scholars and innovators from around the world to provide unparalleled learning to its students. Developing skills and attributes of risk-taking and executing large projects will be integral to the institute. Jio Institute shall bring multi-disciplinary approach to every programme and course.

Jio Institute will:

• Be an exemplary Indian academic institution with international repute • Provide a world class platform for research and innovation • Be India’s test bed for frontier research and invention of future technologies • Establish a research ecosystem that enables innovation and entrepreneurship • Prepare the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs • Significantly contribute to the advancement of the Indian society • Provide lifelong learning and student experience

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Defining Features of Jio Institute – Digital First

Jio Institute is envisioned to be an exemplary “Jio Institute considers Digital multidisciplinary institution, providing a world-class Thinking as the backbone for the platform for research, innovation, lifelong learning Institute’s building blocks”. and student experience.

Jio Institute envisages this as an opportunity to redefine inter-disciplinary learning and enable students and faculty to engage in path breaking research. Following are the key defining features of the institute:

• Focusing on solving India’s problems and solving it fast • Ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach to each academic program • Destination for beautiful minds to build a vibrant intellectual environment • Building strong student leadership and culture of joy & happiness • Building stronger research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for Mumbai city • Developing global citizenship through global exposure and overseas immersion • Building skills and attributes of risk-taking and entrepreneurship • Developing student’s ability to dream big and skills to execute large scale projects • Bringing global scholars and thought leaders to India • Building strong linkages with Industry, Government, Social Sector, Start-ups and Policy making bodies

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Founder’s Vision Reliance Group has always believed in creating societal value by providing affordable products and services which have assisted in the growth of relevant industries. The Group's diverse projects and operations touch lives of people in many ways and create value by helping in overall and holistic development of communities across multiple geographies. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has made a significant contribution and achieved measurable progress towards its vision of inclusive development in India. Reliance goes well beyond its business activities to create societal impact.

“Jio Institute - A philanthropic vehicle founded on a personal pledge of Mrs. & Mr. Ambani, to build an exemplary Higher Education Institution that will play a pivotal role in India’s development and empowering India’s youth.”

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Governance

Governing Council Jio Institute is governed by its Governing Council which provides vision and strategic direction. The council includes with following members:

• Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson - Reliance Foundation • Sh. Mukesh , Chairman & Managing Director - Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) • Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Chancellor - Jio Institute; Eminent Scientist & President of Global Research Alliance (Ex Officio Member) • Dr. Dipak C. Jain, Vice Chancellor - Jio Institute; Former Dean, Kellogg School of Management & INSEAD (Ex Officio Member) • Smt. Isha Ambani Piramal, Vice Chairman - Reliance Foundation • Sh. Jalaj Dani, (Chairman, IIM Trichy; Co-promoter Asian Paints) • Dr. Bimal Patel, President - CEPT University, Ahmedabad • Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor - University of California, San Diego • Sh. R. Venkataramanan, Former Managing Trustee of Tata Trust and Social Sector Expert

Global Advisory Council The Global Advisory Council constitutes a panel of eminent figures in higher education, tasked with providing strategic advice and guidance to the Jio Institute and its leadership. Members include:

• Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau (President Emeritus - Caltech & Former President – KAUST and Provost - Georgia Institute of Technology) • Dr. Rick Levin (President Emeritus - Yale University) • Dr. Subra Suresh (President - Nanyang Technological University) • Mr. Nadhmi A. Al-Nasr (Chief Executive Officer – NEOM) • Dr. Jeffrey Sachs (Director at Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University)

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Academic Program Mentors Jio Institute has engaged with leading global academicians to serve as mentors for the academic program development, who are as follows:

• Dr. Michael Keller, University Librarian & Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, Stanford University • Dr. Larry Birnbaum, Professor of Computer Science, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University • Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Chief Data Scientist at the Centre of Excellence in AI/ML, Reliance Jio • Dr. Frank J. Mulhern, Executive Director, Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University • Dr. Rachel Davis Mersey, Associate Dean of Research and Professor, Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University

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Growth Plan for Jio Institute

Jio Institute proposes to offer truly multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary education and research experience. Over a period of 15 years, Jio Institute envisages 10,000 students across multiple disciplines covering – Engineering, Architecture & Urban Planning, Medical Sciences, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management & Entrepreneurship, Law, Governance & Public Policy, Media and Communication & Journalism. The quick snapshot for the strategic vision plan has been provided below:

The Academic plan is a core aspect of the Institute development plan. It has been structured and laid out in phases in order to guide the alignment of institutional services and infrastructure, towards the support and attainment of the key academic priorities of the institution: Personalized and Holistic; Data driven; Lifelong learning

The roadmap to implement academic plan has been conceptualized in three stages:

1. Phase 1 – Start-up Phase (Year 1 – Year 5) - Jio Institute will focus on building fundamental units for the proposed disciplines. The disciplines will be rolled out in a phased manner; the student intake will scale-up in the growth stage. 2. Phase 2 – Growth Phase-I (Year 6 – Year 10) – Jio Institute will witness introduction of undergraduate program in the discipline launched in start-up phase and launch of newer areas of graduate study.

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3. Phase 3 – Growth Phase-II (Year 11 – Year 15) – Jio Institute will be expected that the schools will be operating at near capacity. During the Growth Phase-II, the advanced academic areas and new research centres may be initiated at the school considering the prevailing and future demand.

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Academic Plan

Jio Institute aims to provide high quality global education in India to the new generation who are expected to become leaders and thinkers of the future. It aspires to educate responsible, broad-minded individuals to act as society's visionaries and change agents.

“At Jio Institute, the integration of digital technologies and effective pedagogies will form a core element of strategies for teaching and learning.”

The agile and flexible functioning of the institution will allow the pedagogies to be developed and improvised as per the requirements of the relevant stakeholders.

In the Startup Phase of operations, the Institute shall commence in 2021 with two maiden post-graduate programs: 1. Digital Media & Marketing Communications (DM & MC) The digital revolution in India has given rise to an era of exponentially increasing connectivity with technology at its core. This has resulted in the fastest growth in the number of internet users in India with a vibrant and diverse legacy in the media sector. This presents a new perspective on education, jobs, marketing and interactions with consumers.

At Jio Institute, Digital Media and Marketing Communications seeks to prepare a new generation of professional marketers, technologists and entrepreneurs operating in the digital age. The DM & MC program at Jio Institute is uniquely positioned by bringing together detailed academic work in specific areas of media, encompassing the holistic elements of the media ecosystem and addressing the broader impact of media and its technologies on the world.

2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences (AI & DS) With Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems the conventional means of doing business is undergoing a paradigm shift. This presents opportunities and challenges to hitherto established notions about education, jobs, intelligence and interfacing with machines. With AI’s transformative abilities along with the government’s growing interest around AI applications in India there is huge potential in advancing the state of the art in AI.

The Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Program at Jio is focused on providing a solid academic foundation in the core concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, along with a deep understanding of their applications to develop professionals that are ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing ecosystem of the technology industry.

Other programs would be added in a gradual manner.

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Campus Development Plan

Jio Institute aims to create a world class campus of learning, which focuses on innovation and research based education. The goal is to create an international institution with numerous facilities that set new global standards.

Figure 1.: Ariel View of the Academic Quadrant

The campus is envisioned to be integrated covering all aspects related to academic and research focus of the institution, sports and recreational facilities on campus, and other support facilities on campus.

Figure 2.: Proposed View of the Campus the Promenade

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The campus will be built on a simple, modular and flexible design with the following guidelines:

• Sustainable and Green Campus

• Fusion of Indian traditional and modern designs

• Easy and viable mobility within campus

• Enabled by cutting edge, cost effective digital technologies

• Safe, Inclusive and Collaborative environment for education & innovation

• Exemplar environmental conservation practices

The institute will commence academic operations from a 52-acre campus in Navi Mumbai (India) where the ‘first programs’ will be launched and strengthened as the seeds for the ‘first schools’. The academic operations will shift to a bigger campus in time to host the first batch of undergraduate students and provide the necessary scale of infrastructure requirements to meet the growth requirements of the Jio Institute.

The main campus will be built on a land parcel of 150 acres and will have academic & research degree UG, PG and PhD programs. This is proposed to be the next phase of infrastructure development. Main campus will be covering all aspects related to academics, research park, sports and recreational facilities, residence (for student and faculty) and other support facilities for all faculty and students, including medical facilities, high school, retail facilities etc. will be developed with the proposed scale.

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The Institute is being set-up in Mumbai which is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is a metro city with top class residential, educational and entertainment facilities and a vibrant social and cultural life. Mumbai's business opportunities as well as its potential to offer a higher standard of living coupled with an exponential rise in developing an ecosystem that promotes research and education opportunities has created an environment that incentivizes innovation.

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Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

1. JOB DETAILS: Job Title: Programme Chair

Area: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

2. JOB PURPOSE: Lead the formulation of the concerned program’s long-term and medium-term strategy, in line with Jio Institute’s overarching academic strategy and lead its implementation within the institute through the definition of key teaching, research and service priorities in order to provide world-class education. Facilitate academic accreditations, achieve operational excellence and ensure financial sustainability of the program.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategy

• As a member of the Senior Management team, actively contribute to the formulation of Program’s overall strategy and steer its implementation through conscious governance and objective decision-making in order to ensure fulfilment of the institutions’ short, medium and long-term strategic goals. • Provide input into the definition of Program’s medium-term overall academic strategy by sharing thoughts, plans and data about the vision, current state and future of the concerned program, the target teaching to research ratio, the respective volumes of graduate and undergraduate programs, doctoral degrees etc. in order to create visibility on the institution's future and shared aspirations to fulfil. • The incumbent is responsible for creating strategic plans, organizing and communicating timelines for the different courses under the Program, and ensuring the execution of tasks on the path to on-time project completion.

• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of the Program activities and makes recommendations to strengthen the work of the institute and its impact on society

Leadership

• Champion the process of effective leadership to manage Jio Institute’s faculty recruitment, performance and development within the concerned program and to raise the overall awareness and commitment towards the mission, vision and

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values of the university in order to ensure high levels of engagement and loyalty among the Jio Institute community.

Change Management

• Contribute to the management of change with the help of team by providing inputs and contributing in change initiatives, programs and projects. • Actively following all the international leading practices, changes in international standards and in the external environment and thereby taking proactive actions.

Budget

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of the concerned program budget and the monitoring of financial performance versus the budget so that the institute is aware of anticipated costs and revenues. Ensure that the areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.

Program Development

• Contribute to development efforts and the pursuit of research funding and outreach contracts etc., on behalf of the concerned program and in collaboration with the Chancellor, the Academic Lead and the institute’s leadership, in order to enable the expansion of the concerned program’s academic offerings such as programs, facilities, student intake etc., and keeping in line with its academic strategy.

Research

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting and coordinating research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.

• Align with the institute leadership on the extent and modalities of the concerned program’s faculty involvement in research efforts and foster integration and synergies between the academic curriculum and the research agenda in

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preparation for the development of PhD programs and in order to ensure that faculty utilization, engagement and research output are optimized within the concerned program.

Teaching

• Lead the design and administration of academic programs, the definition of teaching loads, class sizes, academic standards, self-assessment plans, self- studies, accreditation cycles etc. in order to ensure that the concerned program offers world-class education to its graduate and undergraduate students.

• Implement comprehensive program evaluation strategies consistent with the pedagogical proposal and skills training, in order to facilitate the process of the lifelong learning

Collaborations

• Enable collaborations with leading universities, research organisations and industry to promote Jio Institute, its academic and research programs, sponsored research, faculty development and student development as well as generate student internship and placement opportunities.

External Representation

• Represent Jio Institute by attending and participating in various higher-education conferences and seminars in order to increase the concerned program and the institute’s visibility at the regional and international levels and remain abreast of the best practices in the relevant areas.

4. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal:

• Academic Lead • Vice Chancellor • Faculties • Staff • Students

External:

• Regional and International Partner Universities • Professional academic networks and societies • Accreditation bodies

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• Regulatory bodies

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in the relevant field.

Minimum Experience:

• 12-15 years of experience in the higher education sector, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in leading Programs.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Strategic management • Greenfield program development • Result orientation • Leadership skills • Thorough understanding of the higher education sector and related macro- processes • Networking and relationship management • Change Management • Communications • Cross cultural management • Focus on diversity and multi disciplinarily.

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How to Apply

An executive search campaign is being undertaken by Perrett Laver in parallel with the public advertisement of the posts. Perrett Laver will support the Jio Institute in the discharge of its duties, both to assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements of the role and to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates.

To request a confidential conversation about the role, please contact [email protected], quoting the relevant reference number in your correspondence.

Completed applications should be uploaded to our website at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the relevant reference number.

Reference numbers are as follows: • Academic Lead (Provost Equivalent) – 4704 • Director of Research Centre – 4708 • Chief Human Resources Officer – 4705 • Director of Branding and Communications – 4707 • Director of Student Life – 4706 • Professor & Programme Chair, AI & Data Science – 4709 • Professor & Programme Chair, Digital Media & Marketing Communication – 4710 • Faculty hires in AI & Data Science (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) – 4709 • Faculty hires in Digital Media & Marketing Communication (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) – 4710

Applications should consist of a covering letter, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three referees.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th August 2020.

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