Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026-27

- Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) invites applications for the role of Professor of Practice in Post-Graduate Departments for the academic year 2026-27.
- The position is on a temporary and contractual basis for one year, extendable up to three years.
- Professors of Practice will engage in teaching, mentoring, and contributing expertise in fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, social sciences, media, arts, civil services, and rural development.
- The role is non-regular, with no service benefits, EPF, gratuity, or perks other than the fixed honorarium.

- Distinguished experts with at least 15 years of professional experience, preferably at a senior level, in fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces, legal profession, community development, rural development, organic farming, municipal planning, gender budgeting, inclusive tribal development, or public administration.
- Formal academic qualifications are not mandatory if the candidate has exemplary professional practice. However, for departments under AICTE, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
• Ph.D. with 10 years of relevant experience in a large conglomerate, or
• Master’s degree with 15 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate, or
• B.E./B.Tech. with 17 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate, or
• Ph.D./Master’s/B.Tech. with a minimum of 5 patents and 5 years of experience in a startup.
- Ph.D. is desirable but not mandatory for guiding research scholars at the Ph.D. level.
- Persons currently or previously in the teaching profession (serving or retired) are excluded and their applications will be summarily rejected.

- Selection will follow Ordinance–189 and the University Circular dated 15/04/2023.
- A Selection Committee will consist of:
• The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor or their representative,
• The Head of the Department concerned,
• The Dean of the respective Faculty,
• Two subject experts nominated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,
• One eminent external member (non-academic) nominated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor.
- The minimum quorum for the committee is four members, with the Vice-Chancellor or their representative mandatorily present.

All (no category restrictions specified).

- Self-attested testimonials and certificates (e.g., proof of experience, professional achievements, academic credentials if applicable).
- Supporting documents in PDF format (e.g., CV, biodata, detailed write-up on potential contributions).
- Original documents for verification when called for.

No application fee mentioned in the notification.