Associate Professor - BCA

Position:

• Teach advanced-level subjects in the BCA program, such as

  Advanced Data Structures, Web Technologies, Database Management Systems, Software Engineering, Mobile Application Development,

  and

  Cloud Computing

  .
• Lead the continuous development, review, and accreditation of the BCA curriculum to align with industry demands and AICTE standards.
• Mentor Assistant Professors in teaching methodologies, course delivery, and student engagement.
• Oversee and guide student capstone projects, internships, and research initiatives.

2. Research Management and Mentorship

• Maintain an active and high-impact research portfolio, securing publications in

  SCI/Scopus/UGC-CARE indexed journals

  .
• Guide Ph.D. scholars (if recognized as a Ph.D. Supervisor) and foster a strong research culture within the department.
• Initiate and secure research grants, funding, and consultancy projects from external agencies (both government and private).
• Contribute to the development of departmental research policies and ethical guidelines.

3. Institutional Development and Administration

• Assume senior administrative roles, such as Program Coordinator, Head of Department (HOD) for BCA, or Chairperson of academic committees (e.g., examination, placements, quality assurance).
• Ensure departmental compliance with all

  AICTE/UGC/University regulations

  and lead program accreditation efforts (e.g., NAAC, NBA).
• Establish robust

  industry-academia linkages

  for curriculum collaboration, faculty training, and student placements in the IT sector.
• Lead and participate in

  Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)

  and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria (As per AICTE Regulations for Technical Institutions/MCA)

• Ph.D. degree

  in the relevant/allied discipline(s) is

  mandatory

  (e.g., Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering).

• Master's Degree

  (MCA/M.Tech./M.E./M.S.) in a relevant discipline with

  First Class

  or equivalent (minimum 60%) at the Masters level.

• Bachelor's Degree

  (BCA/B.Sc. Computer Science/B.E./B.Tech.) in a relevant discipline with

  First Class

  or equivalent.

2. Experience

• Minimum of

  eight (8) years of experience

  in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution

  OR

  Eight (8) years of relevant industry experience in a senior managerial or equivalent position, combined with academic qualifications, with at least 3 years post-Ph.D..
• The required experience must be

  post-Ph.D. and/or after acquiring the Master's Degree

  , as stipulated by AICTE/UGC.

3. Research & Publications

• Research publications

  in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals &

  Research projects

  undertaken or completed or guided must be as per the criteria mentioned in the relevant UGC/AICTE regulations.
• The total research score must be as per the criteria mentioned in the relevant UGC/AICTE regulations.
• Evidence of having guided at least

  one Ph.D. scholar

  or equivalent research degree is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Proven expertise in emerging technologies such as

  Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Infrastructure, or Cybersecurity.

• Experience in securing and managing large-scale research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor faculty and lead administrative teams effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for both technical