UGC clears ‘Professor of Practice’ post for ‘experts’; PhD not must | Education News,The Indian Express
Up to 10 per cent of the sanctioned posts in a higher education institution can be Professors of Practice, who will have a maximum tenure of four years, state the rules.
Up to 10 per cent of the sanctioned posts in a higher education institution can be Professors of Practice, who will have a maximum tenure of four years, state the rules.
The eligible candidates must be “distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in their professions” in areas ranging from science and technology and social sciences to media and armed forces among others, with at least 15 years of service or experience.
Currently, a PhD is required for recruitment as a regular professor or associate professor.
The guidelines state that for the newly created post, “a formal academic qualification is not considered essential… if they have exemplary professional practice in lieu. These experts will also be exempted from the requirement of publications and other eligibility criteria stipulated for the recruitment of faculty members at the professor level. However, they should possess the skills to carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in the following section.”
The move will help “augment faculty resources” in universities and colleges, while also introducing real world practices and experiences into classrooms which are producing graduates “who fall short of the required skills”, the UGC said.
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