[Samurai]

Originally Posted by GreyNomad

These would be professionals with years of corporate experience switching to faculty positions concurrent with Associate Professors.

That has been the case for while, at least for assistant professors. However, path to full professorship is closed unless a Phd, even a completely useless one is added to the title. I personally know people who shifted from IT to academia with 10+ years of experience. Could never get a promotion because of lack of Phd.

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted by Nimz

Awakening an old thread

As we speak, Academia in India is going through a metamorphosis. Both in terms of curriculum as well as the role, tenure and future of teachers, there are 'n' number of questions hanging in the air. This is specifically true of Higher Education Institutions regulated by UGC and AICTE.

The advent of NEP has changed the whole scene in ways that were unimaginable just a while ago.

Hence, it would be advisable to tread the path of career shift with extreme care and forethought.

As for the question of acquiring a PhD, do see if a part time programme would suit you better.

Best wishes.

[GreyNomad]

Originally Posted by Samurai

That has been the case for while, at least for assistant professors. However, path to full professorship is closed unless a Phd, even a completely useless one is added to the title. I personally know people who shifted from IT to academia with 10+ years of experience. Could never get a promotion because of lack of Phd.

So the latest UGC rules are set to change this. What you mention as being the case for a while is actually a common but erroneous practice. A lot of people who’ve been making the switch from industry to academia use titles but aren’t actually (technically) categorised as such. They wouldn’t be eligible for promotions or remuneration per the 6th or 7th Pay Commission guidelines (though in reality some of them could be getting paid much higher).
In a manner of speaking UGC is legitimising this practice.