Job DescriptionBuild Your Academic Trajectory with JDSOLA

NJyoti Dalal School of liberal Arts (JDSOLA) at NMIMS (deemed-to-be) University is actively seeking a candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in interdisciplinary courses in Political Science, Sociology of Law, and other interdisciplinary areas in media, economic policy and other related fields taught in liberal arts Program. The school offers a four-year BA Liberal Arts program with specializations in Social and Political Studies, alongside disciplines such as Marketing, Economics, Philosophy, Mass Media and Communications, and Sociology." designed to integrate academic depth with applied and industry-relevant learning.

NJDSOLA offers a professionally serious academic and research environment for faculty who want more than routine teaching and regulatory survival. The School provides academic autonomy, curriculum flexibility, and institutional support for research, conferences, and publications. Faculty work in an interdisciplinary ecosystem with access to contemporary classrooms, academic databases, and industry-linked learning opportunities.

The institution actively encourages curriculum innovation, digital pedagogy, and applied teaching.

NFaculty Experience at JDSOLA

NJDSOLA operates in a low-bureaucracy, high-accountability academic environment. Faculty are encouraged to design electives, contribute to institutional strategy, and build intellectual capital through research, program development, and industry engagement.

NRole Expectations

nThe selected candidate is expected to deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching (teaching hours in a week as per UGC guidelines),



contribute to research publications, and participate in curriculum development. The role requires sustained student mentorship, academic discipline, and measurable contributions to institutional growth.

NQualifying Criteria – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

Na. A Master 's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in related disciplines(s) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

Nb. Besides fulfilling theabove qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET.

NOR,

nA candidate has been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in related discipline(s) in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

Nc. Minimum 2 SCI Publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals

Nd. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable:

Ni) Ph.D. preferred with entry-level of 2 years' experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Nii) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on her/his Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.

NOther published work may include books, Research Periodical, Ph.D. guidance, Consultancy projects, and a patent filed.

NCompensation follows UGC norms;

for candidates with strong research potential, teaching excellence, or industry exposure, remuneration will be aligned competitively.

📌 Assistant Professor Of Social Sciences - Jdsola (Mumbai Campus) (Alibag)
🏢 NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts
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