Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Law

Job Purpose

To contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and academic development in the discipline of Law while supporting the institutions academic excellence, research output, and student development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law courses (LL.B., B.A. LL.B., LL.M. etc.).
• Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and case-based learning sessions.
• Prepare course material, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed / UGC-listed journals.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and moot court activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision.
• Organize academic activities such as seminars, conferences, workshops, and guest lectures.
• Participate in institutional committees and academic administration.
• Contribute to accreditation processes such as NAAC, NIRF, and regulatory compliance.
• Support student mentoring, internships, and career development activities.

Essential Qualifications (As per UGC Norms)

• LL.M. with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
• Must have cleared UGC NET / SLET / SET or possess a Ph.D. in Law as per UGC regulations.
• Good academic record with strong research orientation.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching or research experience in a reputed university or law institution.
• Publications in UGC-CARE listed journals.
• Specialization in areas such as:
• Constitutional Law
• Cyber Law
• Technology Law
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Corporate Law
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Criminal Law
• International Law

Skills Required

• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Curriculum development and academic writing
• Student mentoring and academic leadership

Associate Professor

Key Responsibilities

• Teach advanced courses in undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.
• Lead research initiatives and publish in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
• Guide Ph.D. scholars and postgraduate dissertations.
• Design innovative curricula and academic programs.
• Lead academic committees, research centers, and faculty development activities.
• Secure research grants and collaborate with national and international institutions.
• Organize conferences, seminars, and legal research initiatives.
• Support accreditation, ranking, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior faculty and promote research culture.

Essential Qualifications (As per UGC Norms)

• Ph.D. in Law (concerned / relevant discipline).
• Masters Degree in Law with minimum 55% marks.
• Minimum 8 years of teaching / research experience in university or research institutions.
• At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Minimum research score of 75 as per UGC Academic Performance Indicators (API).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience guiding Ph.D. scholars.
• Evidence of curriculum innovation and academic leadership.
• National / international research collaborations.
• Funded research projects.

Key Competencies

• Academic leadership
• Research supervision
• Curriculum design and innovation
• Interdisciplinary legal research