IIEST Shibpur Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 for 20 Posts
July 27, 2026
The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur has released the IIEST Shibpur Professor of Practice (PoP) Recruitment 2026 notification for 20 contractual positions across various academic units. This recruitment aims to bring distinguished industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers into academia to strengthen industry-academia collaboration under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Candidates with at least 20 years of professional experience, including 5 years in a leadership role, can apply online through the prescribed Google Form before 6 August 2026. IIEST Shibpur is headquartered in Howrah (Shibpur), West Bengal.
Distinguished Industry Professional (Formal Qualification may be relaxed as per UGC Guidelines)
Total Vacancies
20
Salary
Up to ₹1,00,000 per month (IIEST Funded) / Industry Funded or Honorary as applicable
Age Limit
Maximum 70 Years
Application Fee
Nil
Selection Process
Application Screening, Document Verification
Apply Mode
Online (Google Form)
Job Location
Shibpur (Howrah), West Bengal
Last Date To Apply
6 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Professor of Practice (PoP)
20
Distinguished industry expert with at least 20 years of professional experience, including 5 years in a leadership position
How to Apply
Visit the official IIEST Shibpur website and open the Employment section.
Access the online Google Form for the Professor of Practice recruitment.
Fill in the application form with accurate personal and professional details.
Upload the completed application form, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), educational certificates (if applicable), and supporting documents for professional achievements, patents, awards, innovations, and leadership experience.
Review all the entered information before submitting the application.
Submit the online application on or before 6 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Save a copy of the submitted application details for future reference.