KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

 

Main Campus, Vellanikkara, Thrissur - 680 656, Kerala

Phone: 0487-2370432

Fax No: 91 487 2370019

E-Mail: registrar@kau.in

 

 

No.GA/K3/7073/2008 dated 02.07.2008

 

NOTIFICATION 

 

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment to the posts of Deans in the Faculty of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Fisheries, Director of Research, Director of Extension, and Associate Deans in the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, and College of Dairy Science & Technology.

 

The application form (MS Word 60KB) and information sheet (MS Word 47KB) can be downloaded from here and the duly filled in application shall reach the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Vellanikkara, Thrissur–680 656 on or before 4.00 p.m. on 02.08.2008.

 

I Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

 

Essential Qualifications: -

      

a)       Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

b)       Master’s degree in any branch of Agriculture or Horticulture recognised by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system or their equivalent

 

Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990 and those having Ph.D.

 

c)       Doctorate in any branch of Agriculture or Horticulture  recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

d)       15 years service/experience in teaching / research / University level extension education of which at least five years as Professor in the UGC Pay scale  or not below the rank of Professor.

 

Desirable: -

a)       A good knowledge of Systems of Education prevalent in other countries and possible applications under Indian conditions.

b)       Experience in managing a Department in the University level in Agricultural Sciences for five years or more.

 

II.  Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering

 

Essential Qualification: -

    

a)       Master’s degree in any branch of Agricultural Engineering recognised by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system or their equivalent.

         

     Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990 and those having Ph.D

 

b)       Doctorate in any branch of   Agricultural   Engineering   recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

c)       15 years service/experience in teaching / or research / or University level extension education of which at least five years as Professor in the UGC Pay scale or not below the rank of Professor.

 

Desirable: -

 

a)       A good knowledge of Systems of Education prevalent in other countries and possible applications under Indian conditions.

 

b)       Experience in managing a Department in the University level in Agricultural Engineering subject for five years or more.

 

III.  Dean, Faculty of Fisheries

 

Essential Qualification: -

    

a)       Master’s degree preferably in any branch of Fisheries recognised by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system or their equivalent. 

                                 

Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990 and those having Ph.D

 

b)       Doctorate in any branch of Fisheries recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

c)       15 years service/experience in teaching / research / University level extension education of which at least five years as Professor in the UGC Pay scale  or not below the rank of Professor.

 

Desirable: -

 

a)       A good knowledge of Systems of Education prevalent in other countries and their possible applications under Indian conditions.

 

b)       Experience in managing a Department in the University level in Fishery Sciences   for five years or more.

 

IV.  Director of Research

 

Essential Qualification: -

      

a)       Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering/Co-operation & Banking / Forestry / Veterinary & Animal Sciences / Fisheries   recognised by Kerala Agricultural University

 

b)       Master’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering/Co-operation & Banking/Forestry/Veterinary & Animal Sciences / Fisheries recognised by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system or their equivalent.                                                                  

 

Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990 and those having Ph.D

 

c)       Doctorate in any branch of Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Co-operation & Banking / Forestry / Veterinary & Animal Sciences / Fisheries  recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

Note:  In the case of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, the qualification shall be recognized and included in the first or second schedule to the Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984 and registered with a State Veterinary Council.

 

d)       15 years service/experience in Teaching / Research / University level Extension Education of which at least five years as Professor in the UGC Pay scale  or not below the rank of Professor.

 

e)       Record of Productive Research as indicated by published work and five years experience of Research / Teaching / Extension Management.

 

Desirable: -

 

a)       Established position of leadership and of Scientific reputation or proven capacity of leadership in any field of research in Agriculture/Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering/Co-operation & Banking/Forestry/ Veterinary & Animal Sciences /Fisheries  

 

b)       Experience in Research Administration 

 

V.  Director of Extension

 

Essential Qualification: -

      

a)       Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering/Co-operation & Banking/Forestry/Veterinary & Animal Sciences / Fisheries   recognised by Kerala Agricultural University

 

b)       Master’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Co-operation & Banking / Forestry/Veterinary & Animal Sciences /Fisheries recognised by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system or their equivalent.

 

Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990 and those having Ph.D

 

c)       Doctorate in Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering/ Co-operation & Banking / Forestry / Veterinary & Animal Sciences/ Fisheries recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.

 

Note:  In the case of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, the qualification shall be recognized and included in the first or second schedule to the Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984 and registered with a State Veterinary Council.

 

d)       15 years service/experience in Teaching / Research / University level Extension Education of which at least five years as Professor in UGC Pay scale or not below the rank of Professor.

 

e)       Of the total experience, five years shall be in Extension / Teaching/Research Management 

 

Desirable: -

 

a)       Established position of leadership and of Scientific reputation or proven capacity of leadership in Extension Education in the field of Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Co-operation & Banking / Forestry / Veterinary & Animal Sciences / Fisheries  

 

b)       Knowledge of Malayalam.

     

For the post of Deans, Director of Research & Director of Extension

 

Age limit: -

No age limit (subject to the retirement age as per Sub Section 4 of Section 42 of KAU Act and period of appointment as given in the advertisement)

 

Salary and Allowances: -

              1)            Scale of Pay of Deans of the Faculties, Director of Research & Director    of Extension shall be Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400 subject to revision from time to time by the University.

 

              2)            The posts will also carry Dearness Allowances and other allowances admissible from time to time as approved by Government of Kerala.

 

Period of appointment: -

The period of appointment to these posts (Deans, Director of Research & Director of Extension) shall be five years or till the date of superannuation, specified in Sub Section (4) Section 42 of Kerala Agricultural University Act 1971, whichever is earlier.

 

VI. Associate Dean, College of Vety & Animal Sciences

 

Essential Qualification: -

       a)         Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary & Animal Sciences recognized by Kerala Agricultural University. 

       b)         Master’s degree in any branch of Veterinary & Animal Sciences recognized by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% marks in the traditional system or their equivalent.

Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990.  A relaxation of 5% shall be provided from 55% to 50% of marks or equivalent OGPA at Master’s level for the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Category.

       c)         Doctorate in any branch of Veterinary & Animal Sciences recognized by Kerala Agricultural University. 

Note:  The candidate must possess recognized Veterinary qualification   included in the first or second schedule to the Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984 and with the State Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India. 

       d)         15 years service/experience in teaching / research / University level extension education of which at least five years as Professor or equivalent to in the UGC / ICAR Pay scale.

 

Desirable: -

       a)         A good knowledge of the Educational Systems prevalent in other   countries and possible applications under Indian conditions.

       b)         Experience in managing a Department in the University level in Veterinary & Animal Sciences   for five years or more.

 

Age Limit: -

The candidate shall not be over 57 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application stipulated. 

 

Salary & Allowances: -

 

              1)            The scale of pay of Associate Deans in the Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences shall be such as fixed from time tome time by the University. 

 

Present Pay Scale: Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400

 

              2)            The post will also carry Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible from time to time approved by the University.

 

Period of appointment: -

The period of appointment to these posts (Associate Dean)  shall be  five years or  till the date of  superannuation, specified  in Sub Section (4) Section 42 of Kerala Agricultural University Act 1971, whichever is earlier.

     

VII.  Associate Dean, College of Dairy Science & Technology

 

Essential Qualification: -

 

       a)         Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science & Technology /Veterinary & Animal Science / Engineering (Mechanical/ Agricultural Engineering) 

 

       b)         Master’s degree in Dairy Science / Dairy Technology / Dairy Engineering / Dairy Chemistry / Dairy Micro-biology recognized by Kerala Agricultural University with a minimum OGPA of 3.00/4.00 in the Trimester System or 8.00/10.00 in the Semester System or 55% of marks in the traditional system of their equivalent.  Provided that the OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 8.00/10.00 or 55% marks or equivalent need not be insisted in the case of existing teachers who are in the service of KAU on or before 25.6.1990.

 

A relaxation of 5% shall be  provided from 55% to 50% of marks  or equivalent OGPA at Master’s level for the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Category.

 

       c)         Doctorate of Dairy Science / Dairy Technology / Dairy Engineering/ Dairy Chemistry / Dairy Micro-biology recognized by Kerala Agricultural University. 

 

       d)         15 years service/experience in teaching / research / university level extension education of which at least five years as Professor or equivalent in the UGC / ICAR Pay Scale.

 

Desirable: -

 

       a)         A good knowledge of the Educational Systems prevalent in other    countries and possible applications under Indian conditions.

 

       b)         Experience in managing a Department in the University level in Dairy Science & Technology for five years or more.

 

Age Limit: -

The candidate shall not be over 57 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application stipulated. 

 

Salary & Allowances: -

 

              1)            The scale of pay of Associate Deans in the Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences shall be such as fixed from time tome time by the University. 

 

              2)            The post will also carry Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible from time to time approved by the University.

 

Present Pay Scale: Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400

 

Period of appointment: -

The period of appointment to these posts (Associate Dean) shall be five years or till the date of superannuation, specified in Sub Section (4) Section 42 of Kerala Agricultural University Act 1971, whichever is earlier.

     

Further details will be available from the information sheet. The filled in application along with the Demand Draft for Rs. 2000/-  (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates as per the list approved by the Government of Kerala) towards Application Fee drawn in favour of the Comptroller, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara payable at SBT, KAU Campus, Vellanikkara should reach the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Vellanikkara, Thrissur – 680 656 on or before 02.08.2008, 4.00 p.m. A self-addressed envelope of 23 x 10 cm size bearing postal stamp worth Rs.10/- should also be enclosed.  In case of candidates applying for different posts, separate applications and application fee should be submitted.  The envelope containing the application should be superscribed the Name of Post applied for.

 

REGISTRAR