Assistant Professor – Faculty Position

RFCSR; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, located in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Food Technology department. The successful candidate will guide learners, supervise laboratory sessions, and participate in departmental activities within a multidisciplinary technical education environment.

Applicants should hold a B.Tech in Food Technology or related fields and an M.Tech in related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Food Technology related fields as listed.
• Postgraduate specialization in food technology related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Food Technology.
• Supervise laboratory work and experiments.
• Participate in departmental and institutional activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and experiential learning.

Education

B.Tech in Food Technology, Dairy Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering

M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or Qualification and Safety and Quality Assurance

Strong grounding in food science and technology

Effective communication for teaching and mentoring

Laboratory instruction and curriculum enhancement

Collaborative teaching and experiential learning

Job description

Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology
Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India

Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, a private self-financing technical institution established in 2002, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Food Technology department. The college is managed by the Ilahia Trust, founded by a dedicated group of educationists and professionals committed to advancing technical education and research engagement.

General Description – including all available relevant information of this position
This faculty opportunity is focused on strengthening the Food Technology programme at the college. The appointed Assistant Professor will play a key role in guiding undergraduate and postgraduate learners through comprehensive academic instruction, laboratory supervision, and participation in departmental and institutional activities that support high standards of educational delivery and student development. The role is situated within a multidisciplinary institution that also offers engineering, sciences, management, and allied programmes.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess a B.Tech degree in Food Technology, Dairy Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering and an M.Tech degree in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or Qualification and Safety and Quality Assurance (or equivalent qualifications). These educational credentials ensure depth of knowledge and suitability for the academic and technical requirements of the discipline.

Required expertise, skills

Strong academic grounding in food science and technology subjects.

Effective communication skills for teaching and mentoring students.

Capability to contribute to laboratory instruction and curriculum enhancement.

Aptitude for collaborating with colleagues in academic programme delivery and experiential learning initiatives.

Salary details
Remuneration for this role will be offered based on qualifications and experience, aligning with institutional standards for faculty positions in technical education.

Application Deadline
Applicants are urged to prepare their documentation in line with the publication date of the recruitment notice (18 February 2026). Specific last-date details are not indicated but prompt submission is implied.