Professor

Ganpat University - Subhadraben Sureshchandra Institute of Physiotherapy; Mahesana; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganpat University - Subhadraben Sureshchandra Institute of Physiotherapy invites applications for the position of Professor (Full-time). The incumbent will lead research across Musculoskeletal, Neuro, Cardio-Pulmonary, Sports, Pediatrics & Neonatal, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, and Community Rehabilitation Sciences.

The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) and a PhD, with at least 14 years of experience in academic and research leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT).
• PhD is Mandatory.
• Required Experience: 14 Years

Responsibilities

• Research Leadership & Scholarly Output: Lead and sustain a research programme with consistent high-impact, first-author/senior-author publications and strong citation record.
• Academic & Institutional Governance: Provide oversight of curriculum, assessment standards, and academic quality across UG/PG programmes; mentor professors; participate in accreditation processes.
• Institution-Building & Policy Contribution: Contribute to strategic planning, resource mobilization, and national policy engagement in physiotherapy.

Education

Master's Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT)

PhD

Job description

Institute: Subhadraben Sureshchandra Institute of Physiotherapy

Position Type: Full -time

Designation: Professor

Musculoskeletal Sciences, Neuro Sciences, Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences, Sports Sciences, Pediatrics & Neonatal Sciences, Obstetrics & Gynecology Sciences, Oncology Sciences, Community Rehabilitation Sciences

Minimum Qualification: Master's Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT); PhD is Mandatory.

Required Experience: 14 Years

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership & Scholarly Output

• Lead and sustain a research programme with consistent high-impact, first-author/senior-author publications and strong citation record.
• Serve as recognized PhD Guide/Supervisor; build a pipeline of doctoral and post-doctoral scholars in the department.
• Secure major extramural grants (ICMR, DST, AICTE, CSR, industry) as Principal Investigator; drive multi-institutional and international collaborative research.
• Provide strategic direction for the department's research agenda, innovation pipeline, and IP portfolio.

Academic & Institutional Governance

• Provide oversight of curriculum, assessment standards, and academic quality across UG/PG programmes.
• Mentor Associate and Assistant Professors; chair departmental and institutional academic committees.
• Represent the institute in NAAC/NBA/UGC accreditation processes, university boards of studies, and professional/statutory bodies.
• Serve as external examiner, thesis evaluator, or expert reviewer for other institutions as nominated.

Institution-Building & Policy Contribution

• Contribute to institutional strategic planning, resource mobilization, and large-scale infrastructure/centre-of-excellence proposals.
• Engage with national policy, professional associations, and public health initiatives relevant to physiotherapy.
• Champion mentorship culture and succession planning within the department.