JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Assistant Professor – Mathematics

Department: Department of Mathematics
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Mathematics – Mandatory
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching experience
Location: Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab

1. Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Mathematics will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, conducting research, developing academic content, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental and institutional academic initiatives. The candidate must possess strong subject expertise, research aptitude, and the ability to apply creative teaching methodologies to enhance student learning outcomes.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Teaching and Academic Delivery

- Deliver lectures in Mathematics and related subjects as per the prescribed curriculum.
- Teach relevant areas such as Algebra, Calculus, Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Applied Mathematics.
- Prepare lesson plans, course materials, presentations, assignments, and assessments.
- Adopt innovative, technology-enabled, and student-centric teaching methodologies.
- Conduct tutorials, practical sessions, seminars, and academic discussions, as applicable.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.

B. Research and Publications

- Conduct independent and collaborative research in Mathematics and related interdisciplinary areas.
- Publish research papers in reputed, peer-reviewed academic journals.




- Participate in national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Contribute to research projects, grant proposals, and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Support research scholars and student research activities in accordance with university regulations.

C. Student Mentoring and Development

- Mentor students in mathematical concepts, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Provide academic guidance and support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Encourage participation in mathematical competitions, seminars, research projects, and academic activities.
- Promote critical thinking, quantitative aptitude, and research-oriented learning.

D. Academic Administration

- Participate in curriculum development, syllabus revision, and academic planning.
- Prepare course files, academic records, assessment documentation, and departmental reports.
- Undertake examination duties, including question-paper setting, evaluation, and result analysis.
- Contribute to accreditation, quality assurance, and academic audit activities.
- Assist in organising conferences, faculty development programmes, workshops, and guest lectures.

E. Institutional Contribution





- Contribute to departmental development and continuous improvement in teaching and research.
- Support interdisciplinary collaborations and academic partnerships.
- Participate in university-level academic initiatives and other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department or university leadership.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Mathematics is mandatory.
- Master's degree in Mathematics or a relevant discipline, with the minimum marks prescribed by applicable UGC regulations.
- The candidate must meet the applicable UGC and university eligibility requirements.

4. Experience Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching experience at a recognised university or higher education institution.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate Mathematics courses.
- A strong research profile and relevant publications will be an added advantage, subject to applicable recruitment requirements.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong subject knowledge and mathematical reasoning skills.
- Excellent teaching, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in research methodology and scholarly academic writing.
- Familiarity with mathematical software and computational tools, such as MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, or R, as relevant to the subject area.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and student mentoring skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to academic and institutional development.

Work Location: In person

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