Associate Professor - Civil Dept

JOB DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Department: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering
Institution: Matrusri Education Society – MVSR Engineering College
Location: Nadergul, Hyderabad, Telangana
Position Type: Full-Time
Affiliation: Osmania University | AICTE-Approved Institution

1. Job Summary

Matrusri Education Society invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering undergraduate courses, conducting laboratory sessions, mentoring students, contributing to academic and research activities, and supporting departmental development. The candidate should possess strong subject knowledge, practical laboratory expertise, and the ability to integrate modern geotechnical engineering tools and industry practices into teaching.

2. Educational Qualifications

• M.Tech. in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering preferred or as applicable under prevailing regulatory requirements.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable AICTE and university eligibility criteria.

3. Subjects to Be Handled

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching the following undergraduate subjects:

• Soil Mechanics – IV Semester
• Soil Mechanics Laboratory – IV Semester
• Foundation Engineering – V Semester
• Ground Improvement Techniques – VI Semester
• Disaster Mitigation
• Road Safety Engineering

The candidate may also be assigned other relevant Civil Engineering subjects based on departmental requirements.

4. Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in Geotechnical Engineering and related Civil Engineering subjects.
• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, presentations, assignments, question papers, and laboratory manuals in accordance with the prescribed curriculum.
• Conduct and supervise soil mechanics laboratory experiments, including soil classification, index properties, permeability, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, and other relevant tests.
• Demonstrate the principles and applications of soil mechanics, foundation design, bearing capacity, settlement analysis, pile foundations, and geotechnical investigations.
• Teach ground improvement methods, including mechanical and chemical stabilization, grouting, preloading, vertical drains, reinforced earth, and geosynthetics.
• Guide students in laboratory work, mini-projects, major projects, technical presentations, and research activities.
• Use relevant geotechnical engineering software, modern tools, and practical case studies to enhance student learning.
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment inventories, student attendance, assessment records, and academic documentation.
• Evaluate student performance through internal assessments, laboratory examinations, assignments, and other prescribed evaluation methods.
• Mentor students on academic progress, professional development, ethical practices, and lifelong learning.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic audits, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and institutional quality initiatives.
• Contribute to research publications, conferences, funded projects, consultancy, and industry collaboration.
• Teach and support general Civil Engineering subjects such as Disaster Mitigation and Road Safety Engineering, as assigned.
• Follow institutional policies, academic schedules, and applicable university and regulatory requirements.

5. Required Subject Knowledge

The candidate should have a strong understanding of:

• Soil Mechanics and Soil Classification
• Effective Stress, Seepage, and Permeability
• Compaction, Consolidation, and Settlement Analysis
• Shear Strength of Soils and Earth Pressure Theories
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Foundation Engineering and Bearing Capacity
• Shallow and Deep Foundations, including Pile Foundations
• Geotechnical Site Investigation and Soil Sampling
• Ground Improvement and Soil Stabilization Techniques
• Geosynthetics and Reinforced Earth
• Soil Testing Procedures and Laboratory Safety
• Disaster Mitigation and Road Safety Engineering

6. Skills and Competencies

• Strong subject knowledge and effective teaching skills.
• Practical experience in geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation of results.
• Ability to explain theoretical concepts through demonstrations, case studies, and field applications.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and digital teaching tools.
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor students and work collaboratively with faculty and industry professionals.
• Commitment to research, innovation, continuous professional development, and ethical academic practices.

7. Expected Academic Contributions

The candidate is expected to contribute to the department's educational objectives by developing students' engineering fundamentals, analytical and problem-solving abilities, practical competencies, teamwork, communication, professional ethics, and lifelong learning skills. The candidate should also encourage innovative approaches to Civil Engineering and promote sustainable, safe, and socially responsible engineering practices.

8. Experience

• Teaching experience in Geotechnical Engineering and undergraduate laboratory handling will be an added advantage.
• Research experience, relevant publications, industry exposure, and experience with geotechnical software will be preferred

Interested candidate can share the CV on Harshada -7208258425
[email protected]

Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹130,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person