Faculty (Open Rank)

Plaksha University

**Location**:

- Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab, India

**Open Date**:

- Feb 16, 2022

**Description**:
Plaksha University is reimagining technology education through the development of a transformational model of engineering education and research that integrates technology, design, entrepreneurship, and social sciences. We are building a thriving research and innovation ecosystem that focuses on interdisciplinary approaches and development of cutting-edge technology to address grand challenges including clean energy, sustainable agriculture, digital health and inclusive education.

Plaksha, as a greenfield university, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Faculty at Plaksha have a unique opportunity to shape the foundation and direction of the university, to make a significant impact on its grand vision, to change the landscape of technology education and contribute to solving grand challenges.

**WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER PLAKSHA AS YOUR CAREER OPTION**

Plaksha University provides its faculty with access to a collegial working environment, seed funding, mentorship from top researchers, and other support so they can realize their full potential as researchers in their respective fields.
- Attractive salary structure and compensation (~40-70% higher than premier public institutions in India)
- Attractive start-up research grants to the tune of INR 25,00,000 (USD 30,000) to assist in initiating research
- Professional Development Allowance to encourage registration with professional bodies, attendance at seminars or conferences, subscription to journals and similar expenses for continuous career development
- Consulting opportunity for 1 day a week with 90% revenue share to faculty; support with making industry connections in leading corporates and start-ups through a dedicated Center for Corporate Partnerships and Careers
- 2 summer months as mini-sabbatical at a reputed research-focused international university supported for tenure-track assistant professors
- 1-on-1 mentorship from top academicians in one’s research area
- Support for research and teaching through university sponsored fellowships for Ph.D. students and research fellows
- High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
- Opportunity to interact and collaborate with colleagues educated and trained in top Institutions and access to a unique eco-system of 100 founders with proven entrepreneurial track record
- Opportunity to build a greenfield institution and play a role in shaping the fabric of the university and its role in the world.
- Fast-tracked opportunities for academic leadership positions
- A dedicated Office of Research that provides assistance on research administrative issues and support with grant proposals

**Flexible Career Tracks**:

- Tenure-track/tenured positions
- Visiting and adjunct positions with pre-defined time commitments
- Professor of Practice
- Research scientist
- Joint industry appointments

**Role & Responsibilities**

The responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level including the development of innovative curriculum and pedagogy, conducting research, and helping to build research centers & laboratories of global eminence, along with innovative curriculum and pedagogy. Faculty are expected to:

- Teach up to 4 courses per year (1 course = 3 credits = up to 42 contact hours per semester)
- Contribute to Plaksha’s research mission by participating in its world-class research program that involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, PhD scholars, and post-doctoral fellows
- Raise research funds through government and private agencies and international consortiums.

**Qualifications**:
A Ph.D. from a world class university with an excellent track record of intellectual impact. Some international experience is desirable.

**Application Instructions**:
Applicants should send their (1) **Cover letter**, (2) **Resume** covering biographical, demographic, research interest information, and list of publications, (3) **Teaching s**tatement** expressing views on interdisciplinary education and a list of courses that the applicant can teach at an undergraduate level that are relevant to Plaksha's programs and curriculum, (4) **Research statement**, (5) **Impact Statement** describing their academic, entrepreneurial and industrial experience, (6) a list of three **references**, and (7) at least two **representative research papers.