Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Job Description – Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant specialization from a recognized university.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering as per the curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, lecture notes, assignments, and question papers.
• Conduct theory, laboratory, tutorial, and project guidance sessions effectively.
• Evaluate student performance through continuous assessments, internal examinations, and semester examinations.
• Mentor and counsel students on academic progress, career development, and higher education opportunities.
• Participate in curriculum development, syllabus revision, and outcome-based education (OBE) activities.
• Maintain all academic records, attendance registers, laboratory records, and course files as per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage students to undertake innovative projects, internships, and technical competitions.
• Undertake research activities, publish papers in reputed journals, and present research at national and international conferences.
• Apply for research grants, consultancy projects, and funded research from government and industry agencies.
• Organize and participate in workshops, seminars, faculty development programmes (FDPs), industrial visits, and guest lectures.
• Develop and maintain laboratory infrastructure and ensure proper utilization and maintenance of equipment.
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance activities such as NBA, NAAC, AICTE, and ISO documentation.
• Perform departmental and institutional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Department and Management.
• Establish collaborations with industries and promote industry-institute interaction.
• Uphold institutional values, maintain professional ethics, and comply with all academic policies and regulations.

Skills Required

• Strong subject knowledge in Mechanical Engineering.
• Effective teaching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of engineering software and simulation tools relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to conduct research, prepare technical documentation, and write research proposals.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fresher or 2-3 years of Teaching or industry experience is desirable.
• Publications in Scopus/SCI/UGC Care indexed journals will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), NBA, and NAAC accreditation processes.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person