| Organisation | Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI) |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Position | Professor of Practice – Real Estate Management |
| Reporting To | Director General |
| Nature of Engagement | Full-time / Part-time, on fixed-term engagement |
About the Institution
Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute (GREMI) is a specialized real estate management institute established under the Mahamati Skill and Education Foundation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Dedicated exclusively to real estate education, GREMI offers programs spanning real estate finance, law and regulation, and market analysis and marketing, and is expanding its core faculty as part of its institution-building phase. The institute is developing its academic offerings in line with AICTE/UGC norms and industry practice.
Position Overview
GREMI invites applications / nominations for the position of Professor of Practice – Real Estate Management from distinguished professionals who have made significant contributions to the real estate, infrastructure, built environment or allied sectors. The position is structured in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Guidelines for Engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges, which seek to bring industry and professional expertise into higher education institutions and strengthen industry-academia collaboration. View the UGC Guidelines.
The Professor of Practice will bring substantial professional experience and real-world perspectives into GREMI’s academic environment and contribute to curriculum development, teaching, experiential learning, student mentoring, industry-academia collaboration, executive education, applied research and consultancy.
Eligibility
- A distinguished professional with proven expertise and significant contribution in the real estate sector, including real estate development, investment, asset management, marketing, project management, consulting or related areas.
- At least 15 years of service / professional experience in the relevant profession or role, preferably at a senior level.
- Demonstrated professional achievements and expertise relevant to Real Estate Management.
- Ability to translate professional experience into meaningful academic, training, mentoring and industry-engagement activities.
- A formal academic qualification is not essential where the candidate has exemplary professional practice in lieu thereof.
- The candidate is exempt from the conventional publication and other eligibility criteria ordinarily stipulated for recruitment of faculty members at the Professor level, subject to the applicable UGC guidelines.
- The candidate should possess the skills required to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Important: As per the UGC guidelines, the Professor of Practice category is not open to persons in the teaching profession, whether serving or retired.
Preferred Professional Background
- Real Estate Development & Business Strategy
- Real Estate Finance, Investment & Valuation
- Real Estate Asset & Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Sales, Marketing & Customer Management
- Land Acquisition, Development & Project Management
- Real Estate Consulting, Market Research & Advisory
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and design of courses and curriculum in Real Estate Management and allied areas.
- Introduce new courses, electives and specialised modules and deliver lectures in accordance with institutional policies.
- Bring contemporary industry practices, real-world cases and professional experience into classroom teaching.
- Encourage students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects and provide necessary mentoring.
- Promote and strengthen industry-academia collaboration with developers, investors, consultants, financial institutions, government agencies, industry associations and other stakeholders.
- Jointly conduct workshops, seminars, special lectures and training programmes in collaboration with regular faculty members.
- Undertake joint research projects or consultancy services in collaboration with regular faculty members of the institution.
- Guide students on live projects, capstone projects, internships, field assignments and professionally oriented projects.
- Contribute to executive education, Management Development Programmes and customised industry training.
- Support the creation of practice-oriented case studies, industry reports, white papers and other knowledge resources relevant to the real estate sector.
- Participate in institution-building activities and contribute to GREMI’s academic and industry engagement initiatives.
Desired Attributes
- Strong professional standing and credibility in the real estate or allied industry.
- Deep understanding of the Indian real estate ecosystem and contemporary industry practices.
- Ability to connect management concepts with practical business applications.
- Strong communication, presentation, mentoring and interpersonal skills.
- Established professional and industry networks.
- Ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to professional ethics, academic quality and institution building.
Nature of Engagement
The engagement of a Professor of Practice will be for a fixed term and will be exclusive of the sanctioned posts of the institution. It will not affect the number of sanctioned posts or the recruitment of regular faculty members.
In line with the UGC framework, a Professor of Practice may be engaged under one of the following categories: (a) funded by industry; (b) funded by the HEI from its own resources; or (c) on an honorary basis. For HEI-funded engagements, the appointment may be part-time or full-time and remuneration may be a consolidated amount mutually agreed between the institution and the professional.
Selection Process
- Applications / nominations may be invited from eminent and distinguished professionals.
- The professional may submit a detailed biodata and a brief write-up outlining the potential contribution to the institution.
- Nominations may be considered by a selection committee consisting of two senior Professors from the HEI and one eminent external member, followed by approval of the appropriate statutory bodies, wherever applicable.
Tenure
The engagement may initially be for a period of up to one year. At the end of the initial engagement or any subsequent extension, the institution may assess the contribution and institutional requirement before deciding on further extension.
As per the UGC guidelines, the maximum duration of service of a Professor of Practice at a given institution should not exceed three years, extendable by one additional year in exceptional cases; the total service should not exceed four years under any circumstances.
Application / Nomination
- The Interested candidates may apply by sharing the following details via email at jobs@gremi.edu.in by November 08, 2026.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae / Professional Profile.
- Brief note highlighting significant professional achievements and contributions.
- Details of areas of expertise relevant to Real Estate Management.
- A brief statement outlining the potential contribution to GREMI in teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, industry engagement, research, consultancy or executive education.
Reference
University Grants Commission (UGC), Guidelines for Engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges. Official UGC guideline