Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, a state university in Surat, Gujarat, has invited applications and nominations from distinguished experts for engagement as Professor of Practice in its University Post-Graduate Departments for the academic year 2026-27. The total number of posts has not been specified in the notification. The role, introduced under the UGC guidelines and NEP-2020, brings eminent professionals, industry leaders and practitioners into the classroom to offer practice-oriented teaching and curriculum input on a temporary, contractual basis.
VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026Gen/PoP/23393/2026
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open01 Oct
About VNSGU Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
- Advertisement No.
- Gen/PoP/23393/2026
- Post Name
- Professor of Practice
- Job Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Experience
- At least 15 years of service or experience in the candidate's specific profession or role, preferably at a senior level. For AICTE departments: 10 years with Ph.D., 15 years with a Master's degree, or 17 years with B.E./B.Tech., in a large conglomerate.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 2,000 per hour
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable up to three years in all; a maximum of one further year of extension may be granted once on exceptionally good performance.
Vacancy Breakdown
Professor of Practice
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor of Practice |
Eligibility Details
Professor of Practice - Qualification and Experience
Distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in their professions in fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces, the legal profession, community development, panchayati raj, rural development, watershed development, water harvesting, organic farming, small green-energy systems, municipal planning, community participation, gender budgeting and planning, inclusive development of tribals and public administration, among others. Such experts must have proven expertise in their specific profession or role with at least fifteen (15) years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level. A formal academic qualification is not considered essential for this position where the candidate has exemplary professional practice in lieu thereof. Such experts are exempted from the requirement of publications and from the other eligibility criteria stipulated for the recruitment of faculty members at the Professor level. In the case of Departments running programmes under AICTE, the qualification and experience norms prescribed in the Government of Gujarat Resolution dated 14/10/2024 shall also be kept in view: 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. Persons who are in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are excluded and shall not be engaged as Professor of Practice.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor of Practice - Qualification and Experience | Distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in their professions in fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces, the legal profession, community development, panchayati raj, rural development, watershed development, water harvesting, organic farming, small green-energy systems, municipal planning, community participation, gender budgeting and planning, inclusive development of tribals and public administration, among others. Such experts must have proven expertise in their specific profession or role with at least fifteen (15) years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level. A formal academic qualification is not considered essential for this position where the candidate has exemplary professional practice in lieu thereof. Such experts are exempted from the requirement of publications and from the other eligibility criteria stipulated for the recruitment of faculty members at the Professor level. In the case of Departments running programmes under AICTE, the qualification and experience norms prescribed in the Government of Gujarat Resolution dated 14/10/2024 shall also be kept in view: 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. Persons who are in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are excluded and shall not be engaged as Professor of Practice. |
Selection Process
- 1Selection Committee
Committee of the Vice-Chancellor or their representative, the Head of the Department, the Dean of the Faculty, two subject experts and one eminent external non-academic member; minimum quorum of four with the Vice-Chancellor or their representative present. The Vice-Chancellor may also directly nominate and approve eminent experts.
- 2Approval and Letter of Engagement
Based on the Selection Committee's recommendation the University approves the engagement and issues the letter of engagement; the expert joins the Department within the stipulated period.
Salary Structure
Rs. 2,000 per hour
How to Apply
- 1Open the official VNSGU website at www.vnsgu.ac.in and read the detailed advertisement and guidelines
- 2Open the online Google Form link available on the University website
- 3Fill in the required information in the online application form and record your consent to serve if selected
- 4Upload self-attested testimonials, certificates and supporting documents in PDF format
- 5Submit the online application before 30 October 2026 (11:59 hrs) for the first batch, or between the 1st and 20th of any subsequent month up to 30 July 2027
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested testimonials
•Certificates
•Supporting documents in PDF format
•Detailed biodata and a brief write-up about potential contribution
Important Details
- Applications are accepted online only through the Google Form; no physical application is accepted.
- Persons in the teaching profession, serving or retired, are excluded and their applications are summarily rejected.
- The number of Professors of Practice in the University at any point of time shall not exceed 10% of the total sanctioned posts of all Departments, within a maximum workload limit of 10% of the total workload including self-financed programmes.
- The engagement is on a fixed-term basis and confers no right or claim to regular appointment, absorption, continuation or seniority, and the Professor of Practice is not eligible for service benefits, E.P.F., gratuity or perks other than the fixed honorarium.
- The honorarium cannot be met from the salary grant received from the State Government.
- A candidate may apply for more than one Department or subject area by indicating the order of preference, with a separate submission for each Department.
- Originals must be produced for verification when called for.
- This is a rolling advertisement; after the first batch, applications are accepted from the 1st to the 20th of every month up to 30/07/2027.
Travelling Allowance Rates
Motor car / jeep (Petrol)
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rs. 11.00 per km
Motor car / jeep (Diesel)
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rs. 10.00 per km
Motor car / jeep (C.N.G.)
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rs. 6.00 per km
Scooter / motor cycle
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rs. 2.50 per km
Other types of vehicles
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rs. 2.50 per km
Taxi / auto rickshaw (full)
Rate of Mileage Allowance: Rates fixed by the Government from time to time
| Type of Conveyance Used | Rate of Mileage Allowance |
|---|---|
| Motor car / jeep (Petrol) | Rs. 11.00 per km |
| Motor car / jeep (Diesel) | Rs. 10.00 per km |
| Motor car / jeep (C.N.G.) | Rs. 6.00 per km |
| Scooter / motor cycle | Rs. 2.50 per km |
| Other types of vehicles | Rs. 2.50 per km |
| Taxi / auto rickshaw (full) | Rates fixed by the Government from time to time |
Duties and Responsibilities
- Involvement in the development and designing of courses and curriculum
- Introduction of new practice-oriented courses
- Delivery of lectures and involvement in practical and project work as per the given workload and University policies
- Encouraging students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects and providing mentorship
- Focusing on enhanced industry-academia collaboration
- Conducting workshops, seminars, special lectures and training programmes jointly with regular faculty
- Carrying out joint research projects or consultancy services with regular faculty
- Advising and guiding students in projects and dissertations and linking them with external stakeholders including internship and placement opportunities
Organisations and Bodies from which Experts may be Engaged
- Research organisations of State and Central Government institutions and universities (non-teaching scientific and research positions)
- Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- National and international industry associations such as FICCI, CII and the like
- Reputed industries and non-governmental organisations
- International organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and similar bodies
- Civil servants (IAS / IPS / officials of Central and Provincial Services) and professionals
- Officials from professional councils
- Non-Resident Indians working with reputed overseas academic, research or industrial organisations, or having a demonstrated interest in Indian issues
- Armed forces personnel
- Persons of eminence in the chosen domain not covered above
Nature of Engagement
The position is not necessarily a full-time position. The engagement is exclusive of the sanctioned posts of the University and shall not affect the recruitment of regular faculty members. The Professor of Practice works in the assigned Department, follows the Departmental time-table and discharges the assigned duties punctually. Performance is assessed by the Head of the Department, who may recommend extension for a further year, subject to approval by the Vice-Chancellor.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0261-2227141 to 2227146, Toll Free 1800 2333 011, Digital Helpline 0261 2388888
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serving or retired teachers apply for Professor of Practice?
No. Persons in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired, are excluded and their applications are summarily rejected.
Can a candidate apply for more than one Department or subject area?
Yes. A candidate may indicate an order of preference in the form, but a separate submission must be made for each Department.
Is a Ph.D. mandatory for Professor of Practice?
No. A Ph.D. is desirable for guiding research scholars at the Ph.D. level but is not mandatory for teaching, and a formal academic qualification is not essential where the candidate has exemplary professional practice.
Is the Professor of Practice position full-time?
Not necessarily. The engagement is on a fixed-term basis and the position is not necessarily a full-time one.
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