Professor of Practice - SoM

Mietjammu; Jammu district; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MIET, Jammu, seeks a Professor of Practice to bring extensive industry expertise into academia, bridging management education with real-world business practices. The role emphasizes practice-oriented learning, industry-ready graduates, and strengthened academia–industry collaboration in line with AICTE guidelines.

The selected candidate will contribute to curriculum design, experiential learning, corporate engagement, executive education, consultancy, and applied research while mentoring

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of industry or professional experience in leadership, corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, public policy, or related sectors.
• Strong communication, mentoring, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to bridge industry practices with academic learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice-oriented teaching with industry-aligned curricula.
• Develop experiential learning through live projects, internships and consultancy.
• Foster industry partnerships, internships, guest lectures and corporate engagement.
• Lead curriculum design and alignment with AICTE guidelines and NEP 2020.
• Support institutional development, accreditation processes and academic leadership.
• Engage with professional bodies and industry networks for knowledge exchange.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

MBA/PGDM or equivalent

PhD preferred

Job description

MIET is the first private engineering institution in the UT of J&K. The institution is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and recognised as an autonomous institution by the University Grants Commission, University of Jammu and the State Higher Education Department of J&K.

Job Description

The Professor of Practice at Model Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Jammu will bring extensive industry expertise into academia to bridge the gap between management education and contemporary business practices. The role focuses on enhancing practice-oriented learning, developing industry-ready graduates, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthening academia–industry collaboration in accordance with AICTE guidelines .

The selected candidate will contribute to curriculum design, experiential learning, corporate engagement, executive education, consultancy, and applied research while mentoring students to develop leadership, managerial, and entrepreneurial competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and Curriculum Development

Deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, and executive sessions in specialized areas of management.

Design and periodically update curriculum aligned with emerging business trends and industry requirements.

Develop and deliver practice-oriented courses using case studies, simulations, business analytics, and real-world problem-solving approaches.

Promote experiential learning through live projects, field studies, consulting assignments, and business simulations.

Mentor students in internships, capstone projects, business plans, consulting projects, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Support development of interdisciplinary electives integrating technology, sustainability, finance, marketing, analytics, human resources, operations, and entrepreneurship.

Contribute to Outcome-Based Education and innovative pedagogical practices.

2. Industry Engagement and Corporate Collaboration

Establish and strengthen partnerships with corporates, startups, consulting firms, financial institutions, and industry associations.

Facilitate internships, live consulting projects, corporate mentoring, and placement opportunities.

Organize guest lectures, executive talks, industry visits, masterclasses, and leadership interactions.

Provide insights into emerging business practices, digital transformation, AI in business, ESG, sustainability, and evolving management practices.

Guide students on career planning, professional competencies, certifications, and leadership development.

Support executive education, Management Development Programs (MDPs), Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and corporate training initiatives.

3. Research, Innovation and Consultancy

Promote applied research addressing contemporary business and management challenges.

Develop consultancy projects with industry, government agencies, and non-government organizations.

Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development through mentoring and incubation support.

Facilitate collaborative research with academic institutions, industry experts, and professional organizations.

Contribute to white papers, case studies, policy papers, industry reports, and research publications where applicable.

Support funded projects, innovation initiatives, and knowledge partnerships.

4. Academic Leadership and Institutional Development

Participate in academic planning, curriculum review, and program development.

Serve on Boards of Studies, Academic Council committees, and advisory panels.

Provide strategic inputs on emerging business trends, future skills, and management education reforms.

Support accreditation, ranking, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to implementation of NEP 2020, skill-based education, multidisciplinary learning, and industry-integrated academic programs.

Mentor faculty members in incorporating industry perspectives into teaching and curriculum.

5. Community Engagement and Professional Outreach

Participate in outreach activities, executive education, and community engagement initiatives.

Collaborate with professional bodies such as CII, FICCI, NHRDN, AIMA, NIPM, ICAI, ICMAI, ICSI, and other industry associations.

Deliver keynote addresses, expert talks, and panel discussions at conferences, seminars, and professional forums.

Support skill development programs, entrepreneurship development initiatives, innovation challenges, and social impact projects.

Build networks with alumni, corporate leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to strengthen institutional collaborations.

Requirements

A distinguished professional with typically 10–15 years of industry or professional experience in leadership, corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship, financial services, public policy, or related sectors.

A Postgraduate degree in Management (MBA/PGDM or equivalent) is desirable. A Ph.D. is preferred but may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional industry accomplishments, as per AICTE norms.

Demonstrated contributions in business leadership, innovation, strategy, consulting, policy development, organizational transformation, or entrepreneurship.

Strong communication, mentoring, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to bridge industry practices with academic learning effectively.