Professor of Practice

This role is ideal for distinguished industry leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, and experts of national/international repute. Candidates must possess at least 20 years of service/experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity (e.g., Executive Director, CEO). While formal academic qualifications are not strictly essential, an exemplary record of professional practice is paramount. The role suits individuals eager to foster industry-academia collaboration, enrich teaching, research, and mentorship, and who are not currently serving or retired from a traditional teaching profession.

Individuals with less than 20 years of overall experience or less than 5 years in a leadership role should not apply. Those primarily seeking a traditional academic teaching position will find this role unsuitable, as it explicitly states 'Professor of Practice is not open for those in teaching profession-serving or retired'. Also, candidates expecting a permanent government position should note this is a contractual engagement, initially for one year, with a maximum tenure of four years up to age 70.

As a Professor of Practice at an Institute of National Importance (IIEST Shibpur) under the MHRD, this position offers significant prestige and a unique opportunity to shape future generations by bridging industry and academia. While not a permanent government job, it provides a platform for experienced professionals to contribute to national education policy goals, enrich curricula, and mentor students in innovation and entrepreneurship. The role offers a competitive consolidated remuneration and a chance to enhance the institute's reputation through high-impact industry collaborations.