Applications are invited for appointment to the post of Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.
The Director of an IIT is the academic and administrative head of the Institute. The selected candidate is expected to have:
A Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree, preferably in a branch of Engineering.
In exceptional cases, candidates with degrees in Science, Mathematics, or Management may also be considered.
An outstanding academic record throughout.
A minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience as Professor in a reputed Engineering or Technology Institute or University.
Experience in guiding Ph.D. students.
A minimum of 5 years’ administrative experience and demonstrated leadership qualities.
The applicant should preferably be less than 60 years of age on the last date of receipt of the applications.
Fixed Pay: ₹2,25,000/- per month (Revised), with allowances as per rules.
The appointment will be on a contractual basis for a period of five years or until attaining 70 years of age, whichever is earlier, as per usual terms and conditions.
The Director will be appointed based on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee, which will consider:
Applications received in response to this advertisement.
Nominations received from eminent persons.
Final selection is subject to approval by the Competent Authority.
Interested individuals may apply by submitting:
A detailed resume in the prescribed format, clearly highlighting:
Research, teaching, and administrative achievements
Industry-academia collaborations
A two-page justification in support of their candidature.
A two-page vision statement for the institution.
Contact details of at least two distinguished individuals familiar with their work.
The application, typed in the prescribed format and accompanied by the above enclosures, must be sent by Registered/Speed Post to the following address:
The Under Secretary (TS.I)
Department of Higher Education
Ministry of Education
Room No. 428