Professor of Practice

Goals and Expectations:

The Professors of Practice are expected to play key pedagogical and leadership roles in the development of BITS Pilanis advanced research and study programs across the Institute which includes developing facilities and labs, courses and programs, engaging with students and faculty, incubate applied research engagement leading to credible publications and patents by reaching out to industries. Candidates will also contribute to activities and design projects, facilitate novel pedagogical practices by promoting active learning, creativity, and innovations, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses at BITS Pilani. These individuals would ideally provide students with a deeper understanding of the practical applications in a particular field of study and serve as liaison between the industry, the government and the institute in identifying teaching and research opportunities that support public interest and societal needs. They will also facilitate an environment for students and faculty colleagues alike to nurture entrepreneurship and start-ups.

The Professor of Practice is normally expected to

• Engage in teaching and mentoring students in your field of expertise through full-time physical mode sessions.
• play an important role in bridging the academic research activities in BITS, and applied research in industry.
• apply for industry sponsored research projects as a Co-PI jointly with a regular faculty member (who can be the PI of the project) of BITS Pilani.
• Engage in industry academia collaborations.
• Encourage and promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty colleagues and provide necessary mentorship for their activities
• include hands-on component in teaching industry-oriented courses
• work on arranging PhD fellowships funded in part or entirely by industry.
• contribute in activities of designing industry specific projects, facilitating novel pedagogical practices followed in Industry by promoting active learning, creativity, and innovations.
• define research problems for PhD students that are of particular relevance and interest to Industry
• design and teach niche electives at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and foundational academic pedagogy.

Preferred candidate profile:

Professionals such as CEO, CTO, Vice president, Principal Scientists, Senior Research Scientists with at least a Masters degree in engineering, science, or a related field can be considered for the position of Professor of Practice. A PhD is desirable but not essential. However, the lack of a PhD must be offset by the demonstrated domain knowledge obtained from deep experience in the field. Individuals with an appropriate Bachelor degree but having exceptional footprints in the area of entrepreneurship and start-ups may also be considered as Professor of Practice.

The applicant must be at least 50 years or above.

For more information about the position and application fill details, please visit our career page:
https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/career/professors-of-practice/

Additionally, you may fill in the required details using the Google spreadsheet available on the career page.

Should you require any further information or clarification, please feel free to write to us at deanfaculty.office@bits-pilani.ac.in.