Key duties and responsibilities

01. Teaching and mentoring

a. Teach Sociology courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level as per University of Calicut syllabus and academic calendar.

b. Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, question papers and evaluation schemes in line with UGC and University guidelines.

c. Mentor and advise students on academic progression, projects, field work and career paths.

02. Research and publications

a. Undertake independent and team-oriented research in Sociology and related interdisciplinary fields.

b. Publish research findings in quality journals, edited volumes and conference proceedings.

c. Apply for research projects, minor/major grants and consultancy assignments.

03. Assessment and examination

a. Conduct internal assessments, viva voce, seminars and practical/field‑based evaluation.

b. Set and evaluate university examination papers and participate in valuation camps as assigned by the University of Calicut.

c. Maintain transparent and fair assessment practices and timely submission of marks and records.

04. Curriculum and academic development

a. Contribute to curriculum revision,



syllabus restructuring and development of new courses as per UGC and University of Calicut norms.

b. Align course outcomes with programme outcomes, prepare course files, and support accreditation and quality‑assurance processes (IQAC, NAAC, NIRF etc.).

05. Student support and extension

a. Guide student projects, field studies, internships and community‑engagement activities in areas such as social issues, rural/urban studies, gender, marginalised communities etc.

b. Organise seminars, workshops, study tours, guest lectures and outreach programmes in Sociology.

06. Institutional responsibilities

a. Serve on departmental and institutional committees (admission, examination, discipline, IQAC, research, clubs, extension cells).

b. Participate in college/University statutory meetings as required.

c. Uphold professional ethics, institutional values and all regulations of UGC, University of Calicut and Government of Kerala.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Life insurance

Application Question(s):

- UGC NET

Education:

- Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Professor - Sociology (India)
🏢 Vedavyasa College of Arts and Science
📍 India