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 AssistantProfessor is expected to be engaged in teaching, research /academic activity, and service with thelatter 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

• Masters 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 Masters 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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