Professor of Psychology

Job Description USLM

Job Title: Professor & HOD of Psychology

About Karnavati University (KU): Karnavati University (KU), an integrated and modern university, located in Gujarat (India), comprises six colleges offering programs in Design, Management, Law, Liberal Arts & Mass Communication, Dentistry, and Computational Intelligence.

About USLM: Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts & Mass Communication (USLM) is committed to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary learning. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that equip students with analytical, research, and practical skills to excel in diverse fields. Within this framework, the Psychology discipline is a core area, preparing students to understand human behavior, cognition, emotions, and mental health through academic rigor and applied practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars in core and elective Psychology courses, as per the institutions workload policy.
• Mentor and guide students in academic, research, and career development.
• Design, develop, and periodically review curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology programs, integrating contemporary theories, research, and applications.
• Conceptualize strategies for continuing education, certificate courses, and workshops in applied Psychology domains (e.g., counseling, organizational psychology, clinical psychology).
• Undertake continuous evaluation of courses and pedagogy to align with USLMs vision and strategic objectives.
• Engage in research, publications, and collaborative projects with national and international academic institutions, industry, and community organizations.
• Assess and evaluate student performance in coursework, assignments, projects, and research within the prescribed timelines, ensuring effective feedback and support.
• Initiate and incubate new interdisciplinary and innovative programs related to Psychology and allied fields.
• Take part in administrative responsibilities as per institutional needs and directions of the Director / HOD / University.
• Actively contribute to academic meetings on curriculum development, pedagogy, and academic operations.

Participate in USLMs outreach activities, including academic events, student development programs, and community engagement initiatives.