Job Description

Nestled in Pune, our client is a premium university which epitomizes academic excellence and innovation. With a commitment to holistic education, they provide cutting-edge programs, renowned faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering global leaders poised for success.An Assistant Professor occupies the first step in the career ladder of faculty. The Assistant Professor is expected to be engaged in teaching, research /academic activity, and service with the latter being largely at the level of the program/academic unit.Key Responsibilities:Academic

• Responsible to conduct lectures as per the assigned workload

• Assist the Associate Professor, professor, HOS in developing the curriculum

• Active participation in academic and examination duty

• Conduct practical, tutorials as per the assigned schedule

• Responsible for setting up question papers

• Participate in organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, FDP, etc

• Understand the skills which are relevant in the job market and provide insights to professors and HOS

• Organize various training programs for the students to develop their soft skills

• Organize study tours for students to give the required exposure to the students

Research Development

• An assistant professor is expected to show a high level of proficiency in research

• Responsible to write research papers

• Responsible for publishing papers nationally / internationally

• Be a co-investigator for writing research proposals

• Encourage students to write research papers

Strategic

• Support in the execution of the strategic plan of the school

Operational

• Participate in student-related activities such as NCC, student welfare, ASG, cultural and technical events, and counseling/ mentoring students

• Actively participate during the admissions of students and counsel

• Responsible to work closely with the students on various projects

• Supervise during examinations

• Actively be a part of organizing convocation

• Accompany the students for the Rural immersion programs, study tours, yoga, internships, international tours

• Responsible for checking the answer sheets of the students and sharing the assessment with the seniors for further improvement in the students

• Address the student issues

• Maintain proper record of students

Finance and Budget

• Follow the directives of the professors, HOS, and Dean to utilize the budget within the academic unit

Collaborations

• Actively be a part of National Teachers Congress, Bharatiya Chatra Sansad , National Women\'s Parliament and other program events/program committees

• Focus on engagement with companies for industry collaboration, placement of students, and Alumni

• Collaborate with CIAP and Marketing to have smooth student admissions and placements

RequirementsDesired Qualification and Experience

• Preferably a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines

• Master\xe2\x80\x98s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in a relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university

• Preferably should be NET OR SET OR SLET qualified as conducted by UGC

• A person without Ph.D. but having a Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a relevant branch/discipline can be considered based on their industry experience. The minimum relevant experience required is 0 to 5 years

Substantial leadership and management experience

• A strong commitment to the University and its vision, ambitions, and values

Personal attributes and style

• Should possess exceptional communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)

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