Professor-Of-Practice

The Professor of Practice at MIET Jammu shall bring significant industry expertise into academia to enhance practice-oriented learning, industry readiness, and innovation among students. The position aims to strengthen academia–industry collaboration, enhance employability skills, and support curriculum enrichment in line with AICTE guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions in specialized and emerging areas.
  

• Design and update curriculum aligned with industry trends and skill requirements.
  

• Introduce practice-oriented courses, case studies, and real-world problem-solving modules.
  

• Contribute to pedagogical innovations including experiential learning, project-based learning, and outcome-based education.
  

• Mentor students in capstone projects, internships, and skill development initiatives.
  

• Support interdisciplinary course development and industry-aligned electives.
  

2. Industry Integration & Practice-Oriented Learning

• Facilitate industry interaction through guest lectures, workshops, and masterclasses.
  

• Establish linkages with industry partners for internships, live projects, and placements.
  

• Provide insights on current industry practices, tools, and technologies.
  

• Guide students on professional competencies, career pathways, and skill requirements.
  

• Assist in identifying industry certifications relevant to academic programs.
  

3. Research, Innovation & Collaboration (Desirable)

• Promote applied research and innovation in collaboration with industry partners.
  

• Support development of patents, prototypes, consultancy projects, and technology transfer.
  

• Encourage participation in funded projects, incubation initiatives, and startup ecosystem.
  

• Facilitate collaborative research opportunities with academic institutions, R&D organizations, and industry experts.
  

• Contribute to research publications, white papers, and technical reports (where applicable).
  

4. Academic Leadership and Administration

• Contribute to academic planning, curriculum review, and program development.
  

• Serve on departmental committees, Boards of Studies, and advisory panels.
  

• Provide guidance on emerging technology areas and future skill requirements.
  

• Assist in strengthening accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance initiatives.
  

• Support institutional initiatives related to NEP implementation and industry-aligned programs.
  

5. Community Engagement and Outreach

• Participate in extension activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and faculty development programs.
  

• Engage with professional bodies, industry associations, and government agencies.
  

• Contribute to outreach initiatives such as skill development programs, innovation challenges, and social impact projects.
  

• Deliver expert talks in seminars, conferences, and professional forums.
  

Requirements

Requirements / Eligibility Criteria

• Distinguished professional, industry expert, scientist, entrepreneur, or practitioner with significant professional achievements.
  

• Typically 10–15 years of industry or professional experience in a relevant domain.
  

• Individuals from reputed industries, PSUs, research organizations, government bodies, or global institutions may be considered.
  

• Post-graduate degree or Ph.D. is desirable but may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional professional expertise.
  

• Demonstrated contribution to innovation, policy, consulting, or leadership roles in the domain.
  

• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.