PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

Professor of Practice

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Training

• Deliver practice-oriented courses, workshops, and masterclasses aligned with industry standards.
• Integrate case studies, simulations, live projects, and experiential learning into academic delivery.
• Mentor students on industry projects, internships, and career pathways.
  

Industry Collaboration

• Strengthen industry–academia partnerships through MoUs, joint initiatives, and consultancy projects.
• Support internship, placement, and apprenticeship opportunities through professional networks.
• Facilitate industry visits, expert sessions, and collaborative innovation activities.
  

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to updating and designing curriculum with a strong focus on practical and emerging industry needs.
• Provide insights on technological trends, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics relevant to the discipline.
  

Research & Innovation

• Guide applied research, innovation challenges, and problem-solving activities addressing real-world issues.
• Support incubator activities, entrepreneurship development, and startup collaborations.
  

Institutional Development

• Represent the university in professional forums, industry associations, and policy discussions.
• Assist in accreditation, quality enhancement, and strategic innovation initiatives.
  

Eligibility Criteria

• Distinguished professional with minimum 15 years of industry experience in the relevant field.
• Recognized for significant contributions, leadership roles, or expertise in industry, public service, or entrepreneurship.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the relevant area. (Exceptional professionals with notable achievements may be considered even without a formal academic degree, as per UGC guidelines.)
• Strong communication, analytical, and mentoring capabilities.
  

Preferred Expertise

• Industry leaders, senior executives, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, or domain specialists.
• Experience in corporate training, consulting, product development, or large-scale project management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse academic and industrial environments.
  

Remuneration

• Competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements.
• Flexible engagement models: full-time, part-time, or contract-based assignments as per UGC norms.