Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, a premier deemed university in Telangana, has announced recruitment for Academic Associate and Professor of Practice posts, with two vacancies in total. Both positions are full-time contractual roles at the LEAD Centre, which works on leadership development, higher education research, executive education and policy engagement. The Academic Associate will support teaching, research and programme activities, while the Professor of Practice is meant for accomplished leaders from academia, industry, government or the social sector to contribute through teaching, mentoring and strategic engagement.
BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026 - Academic Associate and Professor of Practice Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
12 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
- Post Name
- Academic Associate and Professor of Practice
- Job Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Academic Associate
1
Professor of Practice
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Academic Associate | 1 |
| Professor of Practice | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Academic Associate1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech./MCA/MA/MSc./M.Phil./MBA) with consistently strong academic performance in Education, Management, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Higher Education, Engineering, Data Science, or related disciplines.
- Note
- Full-time, non-tenured position at the LEAD Centre, Hyderabad campus.
- Tenure
- Initial appointment for two years, with continuation considered annually subject to satisfactory performance and the Institute's continuing requirements
- Department
- LEAD Centre, Hyderabad campus
- Accommodation
- On-campus accommodation is not provided
Professor of Practice1 post
- Qualification
- Doctoral degree from a recognised university (or equivalent) with at least 15 years of teaching, research or academic leadership experience, or a postgraduate/professional qualification with 15 to 20 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience
- At least 15 years for distinguished academicians and social sector leaders; at least 20 years for business/industry leaders and government/public service leaders.
- Note
- Full-time contractual engagement at the LEAD Centre, Hyderabad campus.
- Tenure
- Initial appointment for three years, renewable by mutual agreement based on performance and institutional requirements
- Department
- LEAD Centre, Hyderabad campus
- Accommodation
- On-campus accommodation is not provided
- Relaxation
- Exceptionally distinguished professionals may be considered even if they do not meet all stated qualifications
Selection Process
- 1Initial Screening
The Recruitment Cell screens applications against the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- 2Departmental Review and Shortlisting
A Department-Level Shortlisting Committee (DLSC) reviews and shortlists candidates.
- 3Interview
The DLSC may conduct an audio-visual or in-person interview, and any other rounds as appropriate.
- 4Final Approval
DLSC recommendations are submitted for approval by the Leadership Committee.
Salary Structure
Academic Associate
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated)
Professor of Practice
Pay: Rs. 2,00,000 per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Academic Associate | Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Professor of Practice | Rs. 2,00,000 per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the BITS Pilani careers portal by uploading your CV and a profile picture and filling in the required details
- 2Log in and complete the My Profile section with personal, education (all degrees) and experience details
- 3Preview the profile and proceed to Apply for On Campus
- 4Choose the Hyderabad campus and the LEAD department
- 5Submit the application on or before 12 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•CV
•Profile picture
•Details of all degrees and experience
Important Details
- Exceptionally distinguished professionals may be considered for the Professor of Practice post even if they do not meet all the stated qualifications.
- On-campus accommodation is not provided for either post.
- The Academic Associate post is non-tenured and the Professor of Practice engagement is contractual.
Professor of Practice - Eligibility Categories
Distinguished Academicians
Qualification: Doctoral degree from a recognised university (or equivalent); experience at Professor, Dean, Director or Vice-Chancellor level
Experience: At least 15 years of teaching, research or academic leadership
Business and Industry Leaders
Qualification: Postgraduate or professional qualification from a recognised institution
Experience: At least 20 years of professional experience including substantial senior leadership responsibility
Government and Public Service Leaders
Qualification: Postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification
Experience: At least 20 years of public service
Social Sector and Public Policy Leaders
Qualification: Postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification
Experience: 15 to 20 years of relevant professional experience
| Category | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Academicians | Doctoral degree from a recognised university (or equivalent); experience at Professor, Dean, Director or Vice-Chancellor level | At least 15 years of teaching, research or academic leadership |
| Business and Industry Leaders | Postgraduate or professional qualification from a recognised institution | At least 20 years of professional experience including substantial senior leadership responsibility |
| Government and Public Service Leaders | Postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification | At least 20 years of public service |
| Social Sector and Public Policy Leaders | Postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification | 15 to 20 years of relevant professional experience |
Desirable Qualifications - Academic Associate
- UGC-NET/JRF/GATE or equivalent qualifications
- Experience in research projects or academic administration
- Publications, dissertations, policy papers or case studies
- Experience with SPSS, R, Python, Stata, NVivo, ATLAS.ti or similar analytical software
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Experience in higher education, leadership development, faculty development or executive education projects
Desirable Attributes - Professor of Practice
- Experience in executive education or leadership development programmes
- Strong publication, policy or professional contribution record
- Experience in mentoring senior professionals and academic leaders
- Expertise in curriculum innovation, instructional design or AI-enabled pedagogy
- National or international recognition in the field
- Experience collaborating with universities, government agencies or international organisations
Benefits - Professor of Practice
- BITS School Fee Expenses Reimbursement
- OPD Medical Expenses Reimbursement
- Summer Vacation / Retention
- Medical Insurance Premium Reimbursement
- Professional Development Allowance
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursement
Professional Development Support - Academic Associate
- Sponsored part-time M.E. or Ph.D. at BITS Pilani after at least two years of service, subject to qualifying the applicable entrance examination
- Mentorship by distinguished faculty in teaching, research and curriculum development
- Access to laboratories, computing resources, libraries and research facilities
Areas of Engagement - Professor of Practice
- Teaching leadership courses, specialised modules, workshops and executive education programmes
- Delivering masterclasses, keynote lectures, seminars and leadership dialogues
- Mentoring faculty members, academic leaders, research associates and doctoral scholars
- Developing India-focused leadership cases, simulations and teaching resources
- Guiding research projects, publications, policy studies and institutional reports
- Supporting curriculum design, pedagogical innovation and AI-enabled teaching and assessment
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 1596 255310, 255219
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Academic Associate and Professor of Practice posts permanent?
No. The Academic Associate post is full-time and non-tenured, and the Professor of Practice engagement is a full-time contractual appointment.
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