VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Not specified in the notification. In the case of Departments running programmes under AICTE, the qualification and experience norms prescribed for Professor of Practice in the Government of Gujarat Resolution dated 14/10/2024 shall also be kept in view, namely: Ph.D. with 10 years of relevant experience in a large conglomerate; or a Master's degree with 15 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate; or B.E./B.Tech. with 17 years of relevant working experience in a large conglomerate; or Ph.D. / Master's / B.Tech. with a minimum of five (5) patents and 5 years of experience in a start-up. A Ph.D. is desirable for guiding research scholars at the Ph.D. level but is not mandatory for teaching. Persons who are in the teaching profession — whether serving or retired — are excluded and shall not be engaged as Professor of Practice. Applications from such persons shall be sum

Not specified in the notification.

In terms of Ordinance–189, the amount or allowance payable to a Professor of Practice cannot be met from the salary grant received from the State Government. Where required to travel for the work of the University, mileage allowance is payable at rates ranging from ₹ 2.50 per km to ₹ 11.00 per km depending on the conveyance used, or at rates fixed by the State Government for taxis/auto rickshaws.

The notification does not mention any application fee.

The selection shall be carried out in accordance with the Procedure for Selection of Professor of Practice prescribed in Ordinance–189 and the University Circular dated 15/04/2023. The Selection Committee for the University shall consist of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor or their representative, the Head of the Department concerned, the Dean of the respective Faculty, two subject experts nominated by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, and one eminent external member (non-academic) nominated by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor. The minimum quorum shall be four members, of whom the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor or the representative of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor must be present.

Self-attested testimonials Certificates Supporting documents in PDF format Detailed biodata and a brief write-up about potential contribution

Applications shall be submitted online only through the Google Form. Persons who are in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are excluded and applications from them shall be summarily rejected. The initial tenure of engagement shall be for one year, extendable up to three years in all. The position is on a fixed-term basis and confers no right or claim whatsoever to regular appointment. The Professor of Practice engaged shall not be eligible for any service benefits, E.P.F., gratuity, or perks other than the fixed honorarium. Originals shall be produced for verification when called for. Candidates may apply for more than one Department or subject area by indicating the order of preference in the form, with a separate submission for each Department.