Manufacturing Academician/Professor—Educational Leadership
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The Educator: Manufacturing Professor/Academician
Manufacturing professors and academicians teach in colleges and universities, conduct research, lead academic institutions. They earn ₹60,000-1,20,000/month as assistant professors, advancing to ₹1,20,000-2,50,000+/month as full professors and deans.
What Manufacturing Professors Do
Teaching (40%):
- Develop course curriculum
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- Create learning materials
- Conduct practical labs and experiments
- Student mentoring and guidance
- Assessment and evaluation
Research (30%):
- Conduct manufacturing research
- Publish research papers
- Secure research grants
- Lead research projects
- Collaborate with industry
- Build research reputation
Industry Engagement (15%):
- Consult with industry
- Corporate partnerships
- Faculty-industry research collaboration
- Internship coordination
- Guest lectures and expertise sharing
Academic Leadership (15%):
- Department/program management
- Curriculum development
- Accreditation support
- Student admissions and placement
- Institutional representation
Academic Roles
Assistant Professor:
- Teaching focus, research development
- Salary: ₹60,000-90,000/month
- Requirement: Master’s degree, research background
Associate Professor:
- Established researcher, leadership role
- Salary: ₹90,000-1,40,000/month
- Requirement: 8-10 years as assistant professor, research publications
Full Professor:
- Senior researcher, department leadership
- Salary: ₹1,40,000-2,00,000/month
- Requirement: 10+ years research, significant publications, recognition
Chair/Director/Dean:
- Department/program/college leadership
- Salary: ₹1,60,000-3,50,000+/month
- Requirement: Full professor status, leadership capability
Industry Connection Opportunities
- Corporate-sponsored research projects
- Consulting arrangements with companies
- Guest lectures and training
- Industry internships for students
- Technology transfer and licensing
- Startup involvement and advisory roles
Salary Expectations
Assistant Professor:
₹60,000 – ₹90,000/month
Associate Professor:
₹90,000 – ₹1,40,000/month
Full Professor:
₹1,40,000 – ₹2,20,000/month
Chair/Director:
₹1,60,000 – ₹2,80,000/month
Dean:
₹2,00,000 – ₹4,00,000+/month
Entry Requirements
- Advanced degree (Master’s required, PhD preferred)
- Research publications and background
- Industry experience preferred
- Teaching interest
- Research capability
- Academic fit and passion
The Bottom Line
Manufacturing professors educate future industry professionals and conduct research advancing manufacturing knowledge. Entry ₹60,000-90,000 → professor level ₹1,40,000-2,20,000+. Intellectual engagement. Flexible schedule (relative). Industry partnership opportunities. Clear academic advancement path.