Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor – Faculty Positions

RFCSR; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

KIT - Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor positions for the 2026 academic year across multiple engineering and technology disciplines.

The institute, AICTE-approved, Anna University-affiliated, NAAC A-rated with NBA-accredited programs, seeks candidates who will contribute to teaching excellence, research mentorship, and industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold Ph.D., M.E., or M.Tech. in the discipline of application.
• Both experienced educators and early-career professionals are welcome to apply, enabling a diverse pool.

Responsibilities

• Teach in engineering and technology disciplines across the department.
• Mentor research and collaborate with industry partners.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Commitment to academic work

Soft skills

Research orientation

Education

Ph.D.

M.E.

M.Tech.

Job description

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor - Faculty Positions

KIT - Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

KIT - Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, an autonomous engineering institution established in 2008 under the aegis of the Vijayalakshmi Palanisamy Charitable Trust, invites applications for faculty positions for the 2026 academic year. The institute offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supports Ph.D. research across departments, and is approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC, with six programmes accredited by NBA and placed in the 201-300 rank band in the NIRF rankings.

General Description – including all available relevant information of this position
The institute is recruiting Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors in several engineering and technology disciplines. Eligible candidates will contribute to academic excellence through teaching, research mentorship, collaboration with industry, and the broader mission of fostering innovation and student success. Appointments are open across the following departments:

Aeronautical Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should hold relevant academic qualifications such as Ph.D., M.E., or M.Tech. in the discipline of application. Both experienced educators and early-career professionals, including fresh graduates, are welcome to apply, enabling a diverse applicant pool.

Required expertise, skills
Candidates are expected to bring strong communication skills, a commitment to academic work, and sound soft skills to foster effective teaching and collaboration with students and colleagues. A disposition for research, pedagogy, and professional growth enhances suitability for these roles.

Salary details
Compensation for selected candidates will be aligned with AICTE norms, with competitive pay structures and performance-based incentives designed to recognize excellence in teaching and institutional contributions.

Application Deadline
Completed applications, including curriculum vitae and supporting documents, should be submitted by 25 February 2026.