Instructions

Application can be registered online in the website :https://iittp.ac.in/recruitment OR http://recruitment.iittp.ac.in/faculty2024
Instructions for filling the application form

1. A single application form is sufficient for applying to multiple departments duly indicating the departments in the form in the appropriate columns. Enclosures are to be uploaded along with the application form, as separate documents (pdf preferred). The application form / data sheet is a summary sheet mainly for data collection for statutory and statistical purposes and all details should be in attached Academic Profile as detailed below.
2. Upload a detailed Academic Profile including the following information.

• Academic qualifications and experience (certificates of all educational and experience should be uploaded)
• Teaching plan indicating core courses from the IIT Tirupati curriculum (available at the IIT Tirupati website) that the candidate can teach and also an expanded statement of his objectives and long term interests in coursework development. For those with prior teaching experience, the statement should contain student feedback ratings, profiles of 3 best courses taught by the candidate in the last five years (profile should contain course outline / teaching plan, novel methods used, if any, including online content, term papers, group activity etc.,). The statement should also include details of any teaching related awards and details of participation in teacher development programs as participant or as mentor.
• Research plan highlighting current and past research interests and achievements as also future plans in the short and long terms. If applicable, highlight the accomplishments of research scholars guided, especially where one can take pride in the work done or the role played in guidance. Candidates are required to upload reprints of three best papers. In addition, include a write-up on (a) why the work is essential (context), (b) a short description of their technical contribution of these papers and (c) if based on collaboration with non-students, what is the candidate's specific contribution. The papers are to be uploaded in the upload section of the online application.

• Details of publications / conference papers presented, listing chronologically: Names of authors, title of the paper, name of the journal/conference, volume/ proceedings, pages (from - to), year, etc. Group the above as Journal Publications and papers presented at National / International Conferences. For each paper, include citation count and Journal Impact factors as available.

• Nature, name of prize/award, awarded by, awarded for, year of award
• Name of the patent, year and details about the patent, etc. as well as the candidate's specific contribution visa via the co-inventors.
• Technology transfer, if any.

• Research degree, name of the scholar, title of thesis, year of award etc. The applicant’s guidance role, i.e., is sole-guide/primary-guide/co-guide must be indicated. Research guidance in progress may be indicated separately along with milestone(s) reached.

• Title of the project, duration, sponsor, value, co-investigators, if any, role of the candidate and specific contributions, etc. Candidates should highlight specific contributions, if any, to industry/pointing out the challenges overcome, the value of the work to the industry etc.

• Text books and Monographs written with details,
• Continuing education programs / conferences organized (as an organizer or co-organizer) etc.
• Member in editorial board, editor etc.

Candidates who are in receipt of Interview Call letters are alone to send at least two letters of reference directly to the Dean, Faculty Affairs, IIT Tirupati either by post or by email (dean_fa@iittp.ac.in). The candidate can request the referee's directly send the recommendation to the Dean, Faculty Affairs

Support for Professional Advancement of Faculty

1. For candidates joining the Institute from abroad - Reimbursement of one-way economy class airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute from his/her current place of work abroad and relocation allowance up to a maximum of Rs. 1,50,000/- or actual whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute for a minimum period of 3 years for new recruits.
2. For candidates joining the Institute from within India - Reimbursement of one-way economy class airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute from his/her current place of work in India and relocation allowance up to a maximum of Rs. 1, 10, 000/- or actual whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute for a minimum period of 3 years for new recruits.
3. Initiation Grant of Rs. 2.50 Lakhs on joining for initial set up of Office Hardware and Software.
4. After a review of proposals towards Faculty Start-up Grant up to Rs.22.50 lakhs for carrying out research.
5. A Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of Rs. 3 lakhs for every block period of 3 years (Rupees one lakh per year) is made available to every member of the faculty on reimbursable basis to meet the expenses for participation in national and international conferences, payment of membership fee of professional bodies and contingent expenses.
6. No limit on the attendance at International Conferences without Institute financial assistance without affecting the academic work in the Institute.
7. Accommodation: On arrival, selected faculty may stay in Guest House up to two weeks.
8. HRA at prevailing rate is admissible in case Institute accommodation is not provided.
9. The Institute encourages interaction of the faculty with industry, other research and professional institutions. Consultancy is encouraged at IIT Tirupati and liberal consultancy policies are in practice.
10. Professional visits can be undertaken during vacation period for carrying out scientific research work.
11. Flexible Sabbatical Leave facility to collaborate with other researchers and industry.

Additional Information

1. Permanent faculty positions are open to Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). Appointment of foreign nationals for fixed period on contract basis is permissible.
2. Political and security clearance from Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs is necessary in every case for applicants with foreign passports.
3. Pay shown above is the minimum. Higher starting pay may be offered to deserving candidates on the recommendations of the Selection Committee and at the discretion of the Board of Governors of IIT Tirupati.
4. Candidates employed in Government and Semi-Government Organizations, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions must apply through their present employer. All such candidates must send a copy of the application duly signed by the appropriate authority/No Objection Certificate by post to the Dean, Faculty Affairs, IIT Tirupati, Yerpedu - Venkatagiri Road, Yerpedu Post, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh - 517619 and also submit a copy of the No Objection Certificate at the time of Interview failing which they will not be interviewed.
5. The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts advertised. Also, any consequential vacancies arising at the time of selection process may be filled up from the available candidates. Number of post are tentative only.
6. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements.
7. The invitation to candidate for interview merely indicates that he/she with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
8. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist and call only such candidates as are found prima-facie suitable for being considered by the Selection Committee. Thus, just fulfilling the minimum prescribed conditions would not entitle one to be called for Interview.
9. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding reason for not being called for interview / outcome of interview. The decision of the Competent Authority of the Institute shall be final in all matters of selection.
10. The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization lie outside those stated herein, provided these persons have an outstanding record.
11. Outstation candidates called for personal interview will be reimbursed to & fro 2 Tier AC Railway fare or economy class airfare by the shortest route , between the current place of duty / residence within India and Tirupati (limited to Rs 25,000). If coming from abroad for personal interview, reimbursement is limited to Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) or the actual fare whichever is less based on the shortest route to Tirupati. In case of air travel, tickets should be booked through, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd, Ashoka Travels, and IRCTC.

The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect / false, the candidature / appointment is liable to be cancelled / terminated.

Important Date:
Opening date for on-line application: 24-01-2024
Closing date for on-line application: 29-02-2024
Candidates who face any technical problem while applying online application form may send their queries to the email id: facultyrmt_queries@iittp.ac.in