Professor- ECE

Presidency University Bangalore; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bengaluru is seeking a Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE). This role involves providing academic leadership through teaching, research, and mentoring. Candidates must hold a PhD and possess a minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience, with a record of securing research grants. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and community engagement within the ECE domain. Full-time role offering opportunities for professional growth and impact in higher education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of teaching/research/industry experience, with at least 4 years at the Associate Professor level.
• Proven research record with high-quality publications (SCI/Scopus).
• Experience guiding PhD scholars.
• Demonstrated ability to secure funded research grants.
• Demonstrated ability to secure funded research grants.
• Strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in core and advanced ECE subjects.
• Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in Scopus/SCI/SCIE indexed journals.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and academic planning.
• Build partnerships with companies for internships and projects.
• Use modern teaching tools and LMS.

Skills

Strong teaching

Communication

Leadership

Research record

Funded research grant application

Education

PhD in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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Job Description: Professor – Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Position Title: Professor – ECE

Department: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Reporting To: Dean / Director of School of Engineering

Role Summary

The Professor of ECE will provide academic leadership through high-quality teaching, research excellence, programme development, and mentorship. The role involves advancing the department’s vision by fostering innovation in emerging ECE domains such as embedded systems, VLSI, wireless communication, signal processing, robotics, and IoT.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Learning

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in core and advanced ECE subjects.
• Design and update course curriculum aligned with industry standards and accreditation requirements (NBA/NAAC).
• Develop laboratory modules, experiments, and innovative pedagogical practices.
• Guide students through capstone projects, mini projects, and internships.
• Use modern teaching tools and learning management systems.

B. Research & Publications

• Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in Scopus/SCI/SCIE indexed journals.
• Secure funded research projects from national/international agencies (DST, AICTE, DRDO, SERB, ISRO, etc.).
• Present research at reputed conferences and organize workshops/symposia.
• Build collaborations with industry, research labs, and academic institutions.
• Guide PhD scholars, master’s thesis, and research interns.

C. Academic Leadership & Administration

• Contribute to departmental strategy, academic planning, and accreditation processes.
• Lead academic committees, BOS/BOE activities, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Mentor faculty members and support their research development.
• Participate in university governance, policy development, and strategic initiatives.

D. Industry & Community Engagement

• Build partnerships with companies for internships, projects, placements, and curriculum inputs.
• Facilitate industry-driven labs, MoUs, and consultancy assignments.
• Organize expert lectures, technical events, seminars, and hackathons.
• Engage in outreach programs, training, and community development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Electronics & Communication Engineering or a closely related field (mandatory).
• Minimum 10–12 years of teaching/research/industry experience, with at least 4 years at the Associate Professor level.
• Proven research record with high-quality publications (SCI/Scopus).
• Experience guiding PhD scholars (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to secure funded research grants.
• Strong teaching, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Areas of Specialization

• VLSI Design
• Digital/Analog Electronics
• RF & Microwave Engineering
• Wireless Communication
• Signal Processing & Machine Learning
• Embedded Systems & IoT
• Control Systems & Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence in ECE
• Semiconductor Technology
• Academic leadership
• Research and innovation mindset
• Student-centric approach
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Ethical and professional behavior
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Higher Education