Associate Professor / Professor – Mechanical Engineering (with Administrative Responsibilities)

RCEE; Eluru District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research seed funding

Conference travel support

Access to laboratories

Faculty development programs

Job summary

Ramachandra College of Engineering in Andhra Pradesh seeks an Associate Professor or Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a strong academic and research portfolio to teach undergrad and postgrad students and mentor researchers.

The role includes administrative responsibilities, accreditation support, and potential for expanded leadership within the department as the college grows, with emphasis on teaching, research, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline is mandatory.
• First class or equivalent in UG and PG (B.Tech/M.Tech).
• Experience commensurate with the level and AICTE/UGC norms.
• Publications, patents and sponsored projects as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Guide UG/PG projects, dissertations and research scholars.
• Publish in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and reputed conferences.
• Undertake and support sponsored research, consultancy and industry projects.
• Coordinate departmental activities, timetabling, examinations and accreditation documentation.
• Mentor junior faculty and students; contribute to NBA/NAAC activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Communication skills

Academic leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

First Class UG/PG

Job description

Associate Professor / Professor – Mechanical Engineering (with Administrative Responsibilities)

Mechanical Engineering

Eluru, Andhra Pradesh Full-time On-campus Ph.D. mandatory. Minimum 5 years of teaching/research/industry experience for consideration at the Associate Professor level, or 10+ years including at least 5 years as Associate Professor (or equivalent) for the Professor level, as per AICTE/UGC norms. Candidates will be evaluated for the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

Ramachandra College of Engineering (RCEE) is looking for accomplished academicians to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic pedigree, an active research profile, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Depending on experience and demonstrated capability, senior candidates may also be considered for greater academic and departmental coordination responsibilities within the department over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume departmental administrative responsibilities, including academic coordination, faculty supervision, and accreditation compliance, as required.
• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Guide UG/PG student projects, dissertations, and research scholars.
• Publish research papers in peer-reviewed, SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and reputed conferences.
• File and pursue patents arising from research and project work.
• Undertake and support sponsored research, consultancy, and industry-linked projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of academic content.
• Coordinate departmental academic activities such as timetabling, examinations, and accreditation documentation.
• Participate in and help lead NBA/NAAC accreditation activities for the department.
• Mentor junior faculty and students in academics, research, and technical activities.
• Represent the department in institutional committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from a reputed and recognized institute (IITs, NITs, IISc, or equivalent central/state universities) — mandatory.
• First class or equivalent in UG and PG (B.Tech/M.Tech) in the relevant discipline.
• Relevant teaching, research, or industry experience commensurate with the level applied for, as per AICTE/UGC norms.
• Demonstrated record of publications, and where applicable, patents and sponsored projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom delivery skills.
• Experience guiding student projects and/or research scholars.
• Prior experience coordinating academic programs, committees, or accreditation processes (e.g., program coordinator, exam cell, NBA/NAAC coordinator) will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with sponsored/funded research projects and consultancy experience.
• Patents filed or granted in relevant areas of Mechanical Engineering.
• Publications in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals with a good citation record.
• Prior experience in NBA/NAAC accredited engineering institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams, mentor faculty, and represent the department in institutional forums.
• Strong organizational and leadership qualities suited to taking on growing departmental responsibilities.
• Willingness to mentor students in research, projects, and technical clubs.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation as per AICTE/UGC pay scales, commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Support for research through seed funding, conference travel, and publication assistance.
• Access to well-equipped laboratories and research infrastructure.
• Opportunities to guide funded research projects and postgraduate scholars.
• Scope to take on greater academic and departmental responsibilities as the institution grows.
• A collegial, growth-oriented academic environment focused on excellence.
• Continuous professional development and faculty development program support.