Applications are invited from distinguished academicians, industry leaders, senior public servants, policy practitioners, and institutional leaders for engagement as Professor of Practice with the LEAD Centre at its Hyderabad Campus.
Date Posted: 24th September 2026
Hiring Organization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Organization Profile
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, BITS Pilani, is an all-India Institute for higher education. The primary aim of BITS is to “train young men and women able and eager to create and put into action such ideas, methods, techniques, and information”. The Institute is a dream come true of its founder, the late Mr G.D. Birla, an eminent industrialist, a participant in the Indian freedom struggle, and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. What started in the early 1900s as a small school has blossomed into a set of colleges for higher education, ranging from the humanities to engineering. In 1964, all of these colleges amalgamated to form a unique Indian university of international standing, christened the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, known to many as BITS, Pilani.
Over the years, BITS has provided the highest quality technical education to students from all over India admitted on the basis of merit. Its graduates can be found worldwide in all areas of engineering, science, and commerce. BITS symbolises the maturing of Indian technical ability and “can-do” entrepreneurial spirit, especially as derived from the private sector. BITS is located in the Vidya Vihar campus, adjacent to the town of Pilani in Rajasthan.
Job Title
Professor of Practice
Nature of Appointment: Full-time (Contractual)
Duration: Initial appointment is for three years, renewable by mutual agreement based on performance and institutional requirements.
Eligibility: Applications are invited from accomplished professionals belonging to one or more of the following categories:
- Academic Leaders
Retired or serving Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Deans, Professors, Heads of Institutions, and distinguished academicians with significant academic and institutional leadership experience. - Business and Industry Leaders
Retired or serving Chairpersons, CEOs, Managing Directors, CXOs, entrepreneurs, Board Members, and senior executives with demonstrated leadership of large organisations or transformational initiatives. - Government and Public Service Leaders
Retired or serving officers from the All-India Services, Central or State Governments, Armed Forces, Judiciary, Public Sector Enterprises, Regulatory Bodies, Multilateral Organisations, and other public institutions. - Social Sector and Public Policy Leaders
Senior leaders from development organisations, think tanks, foundations, professional bodies, and civil society organisations with demonstrated institutional and societal impact.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Pay Scale: A Professor of Practice shall be offered a consolidated pay of Rs. 2,00,000/- per month, On-campus accommodation is not provided. Any extension or renewal beyond the three-year tenure shall be based on institutional requirements and approval of the Competent Authority.
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply
- Apply using this link and follow the Instructions: https://bitscareer-taggd.tallite.com/register
- To Register, you may need to Upload your CV, a Profile Picture and fill few details as required.
- Once login, you may fill all the necessary details [mainly, Personal, Education (all degrees), and Experience (Post PhD (if any) and Pre-PhD)] in the “My Profile” section, and may leave blank irrelevant sections, if any.
- Then, preview and proceed to “Apply for On Campus” to choose the Campus & Department (LEAD) as appropriate.
- Last Date to Apply: Monday, 12th Oct 2026
Address:
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Vidya Vihar, Pilani – 333031
Rajasthan, India
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