Professors of Practice

Non-Tenured · Senior Industry Track
Professor of Practice
Bring real-world industry practice into BITS Pilani’s classrooms and labs
For senior industry leaders and domain experts who want to teach, mentor and co-lead applied research at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses.
3 years
Initial term, extendable on performance
₹3,00,001/- per month
Fixed CTC, No campus accommodation
3 campuses & few centers
Pilani · Goa · Hyderabad · Centers of Excellence
What the role is?
We have introduced the Professor of Practice cadre to bring senior industry leaders into teaching, mentorship and applied research. This is purely an On-Campus based role.
Teaching & mentorship
Design and teach niche electives at the intersection of industry practice and academic pedagogy
Bring hands-on components into industry-oriented courses
Guide Master’s students; co-guide or guide PhD students
Research & Industry ties
Bridge BITS Pilani’s academic research with applied industry research
Co-lead industry-sponsored projects as Co-PI alongside a regular faculty member
Help arrange industry-funded PhD fellowships
Innovation & partnerships
Mentor student and faculty entrepreneurship and start-up activity
Act as a liaison between industry, government and the Institute
Define industry-relevant research problems for PhD scholars
Who should apply?
This role is built for accomplished industry professionals and not early or mid-career academics. A PhD strengthens your case, but genuine domain depth from experience matters more.
What we look for
Detail
Seniority
CEO, CTO, Vice President, Principal Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, or equivalent industry leadership
Education
Minimum Master’s degree in engineering, science, humanities or a related field
PhD
Desirable but not essential; Deep domain expertise from industry experience can offset its absence
Alternate route
Bachelor’s degree holders with an exceptional track record in entrepreneurship and start-ups may also be considered
Appointment terms & Compensation
Standard term
Three years, extendable
The initial appointment is for three years and is non-tenured. Extension depends on performance and contribution.
COMPENSATION
₹36,00,012/- per annum
CTC includes Fixed HRA, PF and Gratuity as per norms. No campus accommodation provided, if availed subject to availability, CTC would be revised to ₹2.5 Lakhs/month.
For PhD holders
A path to full-time professorship
Demonstrated scholarly research (publications, patents, product incubation) and strong teaching or mentorship can lead to consideration for a full-time tenured role, through the Institute’s standard faculty selection process.
BENEFITS
Education, Medical & Relocation
Applicant is eligible for School fee, Medical expenses, PDA, and relocation expenses as per relevant terms and conditions given in the appointment letter. Leave entitlement as per Institute norms.
The Recruitment Process
1. Initial Screening
Once you have submitted your application online from below “Apply” button, the recruitment team reviews your application for completeness of details and submits to relevant department or centers of excellence.
2. Internal Committee Shortlisting
An internal committee reviews and shortlists candidates on the basis of fitment of requirement.
3. Technical Interview (Audio-Visual only)
If necessary, an audio-visual interview is conducted to assess the candidate for the role applied.
4. Final approval and Offer
Successful candidates are offered either the standard three-year term or a short-term 1–2 year appointment, depending on their circumstances.