Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

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For the post of Professor of Practice

Starting date of applications: 01.12.2022

Closing date of applications: 25.12.2022 05:30 pm

General information: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has been established in

2008 by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 as amended from time

to time. IITH has been within top 10 engineering institutes in the country in both NIRF and QS

ranking (IITH being the first among IITs established in 2008 or later).

IITH is actively engaged in teaching, research and development and is looking for Professors of

Practice(PoP) for its various departments, to develop courses and curriculum to meet the industry

and societal needs and enable the Institute to work with industry experts on joint research projects

and consultancy services, which will be mutually beneficial. The Institute invites online applications

from Indian nationals, persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and/or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI),

possessing excellent academic background, industrial experience, commitment to quality teaching

and proven credentials for carrying out outstanding research and development, for various

departments as given below:

❖ Artificial Intelligence ❖ Design

❖ Biomedical Engineering ❖ Electrical Engineering

❖ Biotechnology ❖ Entrepreneurship and Management

❖ Chemical Engineering ❖ Liberal Arts

❖ Chemistry ❖ Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

❖ Civil Engineering ❖ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

❖ Computer Science & Engineering ❖ Physics

Important note: The Institute reserves the right to shortlist the candidates as per the requirement of

the respective department depending upon exigencies. Prospective candidates are advised to visit the

Institute’s website for updates.

Contribution expected from PoP: PoP positions are reserved for exceptional practitioners with

diverse expertise in industry, business and public service with a mission of fostering excellence in

academics and technology development through teaching, mentoring and R&D activities. A PoP is

expected to play an active role in practice-based pedagogical modules/courses and new programs to

make our future graduates are industry ready.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and teach core/elective courses to bring practice-based credits to meet the evolving

requirements and expectations of the industry from time to time.

• Initiate R&D activities in line with the needs of the country and industry and be co-investigator

for joint projects with faculty of IITH.

• Setting up research collaborations and promoting industry-institute linkages.

• Leading and attracting consulting assignments, entrepreneurship-related activities.

• Helping in placement-related activities and other institutional initiatives with industry.

• Supporting CSR funding and helping in setting up of CoEs, Chair Professorships, etc.

Qualification and experience required: Candidates should have received BTech/MTech/MSc from

reputed institutions with good academic record throughout and have minimum 15 years of

professional experience. The candidates need not have a PhD, but they should have a track record of

exemplary professional practice while serving in leadership positions and have a well-established,

evidence-based reputation for superior accomplishments in their fields.

Application process: The candidates should send their latest CV along with (a) pdf of three best

publications/patents, (b) research statement (max. 200 words) and (c) teaching statement (max. 200

words) to [email protected]. The applying Department(s) name should be mentioned on

the top of the CV and in the subject line of the email without fail.

Consolidated remuneration: (Based on the recommendation of the selection committee)

1. Full-time engagement: Honorarium of up to a max. of Rs.2 lakh per month for the total contract

period, based on experience.

2. Part-time engagement: Engagement based on an annual package up to a max. of Rs.6 lakhs (at

least one week of engagement per month).

Duration of appointment: The appointment is on a contract basis for a period of 1 year, extendable

up to 3 years, based on the performance.

Age: Preferably below 60 years

Accommodation: Accommodation on the campus is subject to availability.

Selection Process: The academic departments will scrutinize the applications at their end and

recommend the names of shortlisted candidates, through Dean (Faculty) to the Director for selection

through a Selection Committee duly approved by Chairman, BoG, IITH.

Requirements of the Departments:

Artificial Intelligence: The candidate should have a domain knowledge, obtained from deep

experience in fields related to the department of AI. Innovation expertise should be highlighted

through relevant publications and/or patents.

Biomedical Engineering: The candidates should have professional experience in Bioengineering or

related engineering fields and possess professional degrees relevant to BME department.

Biotechnology: The candidates should have a degree relevant to the BT department. And professional

experience in areas such as vaccine technology, cancer immunotherapy, antibody engineering,

manufacturing of biosimilar products based on recombinant DNA and monoclonal antibodies.

Chemical Engineering: Candidates should have professional experience in areas such

aspharmaceutical, materials, petroleum and petrochemicals, polymeric products, specialty chemicals,

industrial safety, hazard engineering, plant design.

Chemistry: The candidates should have experience in the areas of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,

Industrial Chemical Technology, Nuclear Chemistry, Lab-on-Chip Sensor Technology, and

Advanced Instrumentation.

Civil Engineering: Candidates should have demonstrated domain knowledgein fields related to the

department of Civil engineering such as Environmental engineering(Water, WastewaterEngg.,Air

pollution control engg., solid & Hazardous waste engg.),Geotechnical (Geotechnical engg., geo-

environmental engg., rock mechanics, rock engg.), structures (all relevant areas in structural

engineering, construction materials), construction management, transportation (transport & traffic

planning, transportation & traffic engg., pavement engg.),water resources engg,

Computer Science & Engineering: Candidates should have made significant contributions, which

are reflected through research publications, patents and technologies developed.

Design: Professionals who have demonstrated an acclaimed body of work and are active in their

practice in the relevant fields of Design can apply. Association with established brands/firms for

consultation or execution of work and those who have set up end-to-end design consulting firms can

also apply.

Electrical Engineering: Professional who have demonstrated expertise various areas that are

relevant to electrical engineering can apply.

Entrepreneurship and Management: Candidates should have managerial experience from diverse

sectors from a reputed organization. Entrepreneurs who have built successful ventures which are

currently well established will also be considered.

Liberal Arts: Candidates should have rich and diverse professional industrial experience in areas

such as Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Cultural studies, Development Studies, Economics, Fine

arts, Linguistics, Performing arts, Psychology, Sociology.

Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering: The candidates should have professional

experience in areas relevant to the department.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: The candidates should have at least one degree

(Bachelors, Masters) in Mechanical/Aerospace/Production. The candidate must have demonstrable

experience in product development, IP generation and Commercialization in areas such as robotics

&automation, smart manufacturing systems (industry 4.0 & digital twins), aerospace & aeronautical

systems, UAY design and development, AI & ML for mechanical and aerospace applications, new

generation transportation (road, rail & water), energy systems (generation, storage, and

transportation).

Physics: The candidates should have an outstanding track record of driving innovations. They should

have experience related to areas of physics and experience of mentoring students in industrial

projects.

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