Director(s) Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

Academic Leader – Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Chitkara University, Punjab

Chitkara University invites applications from accomplished academic leaders with substantial prior industry experience in:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking professionals currently engaged in academia who bring a strong understanding of contemporary engineering practices, emerging technologies, and industry requirements. The selected leader will develop industry-aligned curricula, strengthen corporate collaborations, and enhance students practical learning and employability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for the respective engineering discipline.
• Develop curricula aligned with emerging technologies, global practices, and evolving industry requirements.
• Integrate live projects, industry case studies, contemporary tools, and real-world challenges into academic delivery.
• Build partnerships with engineering organisations, manufacturing companies, infrastructure firms, professional bodies, and government agencies.
• Create opportunities for internships, certifications, industrial exposure, consultancy, applied research, and placements.
• Develop industry-supported laboratories, Centres of Excellence, and collaborative initiatives.
• Mentor faculty members and encourage industry exposure, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Introduce new programmes, specialisations, and certifications based on future industry trends.
• Strengthen student employability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• Preferably 15–20 years of combined academic and industry experience.
• Currently working in academia, academic leadership, or institution-building.
• Preferably 7–10 years of relevant prior industry experience.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, programme leadership, faculty mentoring, or institutional development.
• Strong understanding of emerging engineering technologies and workforce requirements.
• Ability to build corporate relationships and facilitate industry–academia partnerships.
• Exposure to applied research, consultancy, accreditation, or quality assurance will be an advantage.

Preferred Industry Exposure

Civil Engineering: Infrastructure, construction, structural engineering, project management, transportation, sustainable construction, smart cities, BIM, environmental engineering, or engineering consultancy.

Mechanical Engineering: Manufacturing, automotive engineering, product development, automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, mechatronics, energy, R&D, production, or engineering consultancy.

Ideal Candidate

An academic leader who has worked meaningfully in industry and can translate that experience into relevant curricula, strong corporate collaborations, practical learning opportunities, and improved student outcomes.

If you are an academic leader with strong industry experience and a passion for developing industry-ready engineering professionals, we invite you to join Chitkara University.