Position: Assistant Professor (English)

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

1. Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of English will be responsible for delivering quality teaching, conducting research, developing academic content, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental and university-level academic initiatives. The candidate must demonstrate strong subject expertise, effective communication skills, a commitment to academic excellence, and a proven record of teaching and research.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Teaching and Academic Delivery

- Deliver lectures in English literature, language, linguistics, communication, and other relevant subjects.
- Develop lesson plans, course materials, presentations, and assessments in accordance with the prescribed curriculum.
- Adopt innovative and student-centric teaching methodologies.
- Conduct tutorials, seminars, workshops, and academic discussions.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.

B. Research and Publications

- Conduct independent and collaborative research in relevant areas of English studies.
- Publish research papers in reputed, peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to research projects, academic conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Guide students in research, academic writing, and project development, as appropriate to the university's regulations.
- Contribute to research funding proposals and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

C. Student Mentoring and Development

- Mentor students in academic writing, communication, critical thinking, and language proficiency.
- Support students in developing presentation, analytical, and professional communication skills.
- Provide academic guidance and counselling within the scope of the role.
- Encourage student participation in literary activities,



debates, creative writing, and academic competitions.

D. Academic Administration

- Participate in departmental meetings, academic planning, curriculum development, and review activities.
- Prepare course files, teaching records, assessment documentation, and other academic reports.
- Assist in examination duties, question-paper setting, evaluation, and result analysis.
- Contribute to accreditation, quality assurance, and institutional documentation requirements.
- Support the organisation of conferences, faculty development programmes, guest lectures, and academic events.

E. Institutional Contribution

- Contribute to the university's academic development and quality enhancement initiatives.
- Participate in interdisciplinary activities and collaborative projects.
- Support institutional outreach, academic collaborations, and other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department or university leadership.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Ph.D. in English from a recognised university is mandatory.
- Master's degree in English with the minimum marks prescribed by applicable UGC regulations.
- Compliance with applicable UGC and university eligibility requirements.

4. Experience Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching experience at a recognised higher education institution.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching English language, literature, linguistics, or related areas.
- Research publications and academic contributions will be considered an advantage, subject to applicable university requirements.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong subject knowledge and classroom management abilities.
- Proficiency in academic writing, research methodologies, and scholarly publications.
- Ability to use digital teaching tools and learning management systems.
- Robust interpersonal, analytical, organisational, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to academic integrity, student development, and continuous professional learning.

Work Location: In person

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