Professor, University Professor, Academic

Location: Rajpura

We are Currently Looking for Professor at Chitkara University who will be responsible for  teaching, research, academic leadership, and industry collaboration . The role combines classroom instruction with mentoring, innovation, and institutional development.

Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Academic Delivery
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in ECE/CSE
Design curriculum aligned with industry trends (AI, IoT, VLSI, Cybersecurity, etc.)
Develop course materials, labs, and assessments
Use modern teaching tools (LMS, simulations, project-based learning)
2. Research & Publications
Conduct high-quality research in relevant domains
Publish papers in  Scopus/SCI-indexed journals
Apply for research grants (DST, AICTE, etc.)
Guide PhD scholars and postgraduate dissertations
3. Academic Leadership
Lead departmental initiatives (labs, centers of excellence)
Mentor junior faculty members
Contribute to accreditation processes (NBA, NAAC)
Participate in academic planning and policy-making
4. Industry Collaboration
Build partnerships with tech companies
Organize workshops, guest lectures, and hackathons
Support student internships and placements
Work on consultancy and sponsored projects
5. Student Mentorship
Guide students in academic and career development
Supervise projects, startups, and innovation activities
Encourage participation in competitions and research
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
PhD in ECE / CSE mandatory for Professor role
Strong academic background (B.Tech/M.Tech with good records)
Experience
Typically  10–15+ years  in teaching/research/industry
Proven track record of research publications
Experience guiding PhD scholars
Skills Required
Strong subject knowledge (core + emerging technologies)
Research orientation
Leadership and mentoring ability
Communication and presentation skills
Industry awareness
Preferred Areas (CSE/ECE)
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Data Science / Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
VLSI / Embedded Systems
IoT / Robotics
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Research publications & citations
Student outcomes and feedback
Grants and funded projects
Placement and industry engagement
Contribution to university rankings/accreditation
Work Environment
Academic + research-focused
Strong emphasis on  industry-linked education
Collaborative teaching and innovation culture