Invitation of Applications for the post of Director, IIT Kanpur and Director,IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Applications are invited for appointment to the post of Director of Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The Director of an IIT is the academic and administrative head of the Institution. He/She is expected to have a minimum of 5 years administrative experience and leadership qualities to head an Institute of National importance. The candidate/person should be a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree, preferably in a branch of Engineering. In exceptional cases, candidates with Science, Mathematics or Management degrees may be considered. He/She should have an outstanding academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience as a Professor in a reputed Engineering or Technology Institute or University and should have guided Ph.D. students. The applicant should preferably be less than 60 years of age on the last date of receipt of the applications. The post carries a fixed pay of Rs. 2,25,000/-(Revised) per month, with allowances as per rules:

IIT Kanpur and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad are autonomous institutions fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Director will be appointed after obtaining the approval of the Competent Authority based on the recommendations made by the Search-cum- Selection Committee which will consider applications received in response to this advertisement, as well as nominations received from eminent persons. The appointment will be made on contractual basis for a period of five years or till the attainment of 70 years of age, whichever is earlier, as per usual terms and conditions

3. Interested individuals may apply giving their detailed resume in the prescribed format clearly bringing out research, teaching, industry-academia collaborations and administrative

achievements, alongwith a two page justification in support of their candidature, a two page vision statement for the institution and contact details of at least two distinguished individuals well acquainted with their work. The application typed in the prescribed format along with enclosures may be sent by Registered/Speed Post to The Under Secretary (TS.1), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Room No. 428 "C" Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001 so as to reach the Ministry on or before 2 January, 2023. Persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations and Public Sector Undertakings, should send their applications through proper channel with an Advance Copy to the above address. Envelope containing the application form should be inscribed on top of it in bold "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, IIT KANPUR/DIRECTOR, IT (ISM) DHANBAD". One copy of the application must be sent electronically (preferably in M.S. Word) to councilofits@gmail.com The detailed advertisement and the format of application is available on the website (http://www.education gov.in)

URL: https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/advertisment/ady_dir_itk.pdf

Note: A certificate from the employer/competent authority stating that no vigilance case is either pending or contemplated against the applicant is to be attached with the application.