Position: Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Law BITS Law School invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Law.

Location:
BITS Law School @ BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus. Kalyan, Maharashtra. India Start Date: December 2026 About BITS Law School BITS Law School is committed to delivering a transformative legal education that integrates rigorous legal scholarship, interdisciplinary learning, and technology-enabled pedagogy. Our aim is to nurture future leaders who are equipped to contribute to a fair, just, and inclusive society. Position Overview BITS Law School is seeking dedicated and dynamic faculty members who will contribute to:
• high-quality teaching and innovative pedagogy
• impactful legal scholarship and research
• academic leadership and institution-building Successful candidates will actively participate in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentoring, while contributing to the growth of a vibrant academic community.

Key Responsibilities
Focus Areas We are looking for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Evidence Law
• Labor Law
• Public International Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Legal Aid Clinic
• Technology Law: IT | Communication Governance
• Family Law
• Political Science: Intl. Relations, Political Risk
• Finance | Organizational Behavior Candidates who are able and willing to teach across two or more of these areas will be strongly preferred. Educational Qualifications For Assistant / Associate Professor
• LL.
M. from a reputed Indian or international university.




• PhD/ SJD in Law completed OR currently in progress at a recognized institution. For Professor
• PhD or SJD in Law from a reputed Indian or international university. Experience & Skills For Assistant/ Associate Professor
• Prior teaching experience or significant professional experience in relevant areas (litigation, law firms, policy research, or academia) will be preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in legal scholarship and interdisciplinary engagement. For Professor
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience at a reputed law school or university.
• Authorship of at least one scholarly monograph published by a recognized academic press.
• Minimum 10 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals or edited academic volumes.
• Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship will be an advantage. Faculty members will be expected to:
• Design and deliver engaging courses using innovative pedagogical approaches such as the Socratic method, case-based teaching, and experiential learning.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic outlets.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic program design.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and professional development.
• Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and academic governance.

What We Offer
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and academic credentials, aligned with leading institutions in India.
• Research and conference grants, including support for international academic engagements.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant campus workplace.
• Opportunity to contribute to the foundational years of a new law school

📌 Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Law (Mumbai)
🏢 BITS Law School, Mumbai
📍 Mumbai