School of Legal Studies and Governance,

Faculty Recruitment Notice – School of Law

The University is built around a people-first philosophy—whether it’s our students, faculty, or staff.

We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and mutual respect, creating an inclusive and supportive community.

With this in mind, the University invites applications from accomplished, committed, and dynamic legal minds for the following positions:
• Associate Professor of Law (1)
• Assistant Professor of Law (1)
• Academic Fellow (Law) (1)

We are looking for faculty in all major Law subjects, including but not limited to:

Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation, International Trade Law, and Professional Ethics.

Specializations particularly welcome for the Associate Professorship include:

Public Law, Criminal Law, Corporate and Business Law, and International Law.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Law with at least 7 years of teaching experience.
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Law (candidates nearing completion may also apply) with 1 to 2 years of teaching experience.The University follows 7th CPC pay scales. Regular appointments are till the age of superannuation (65 years), subject to successful completion of probation.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• A detailed curriculum vitae highlighting academic qualifications, teaching experience, research accomplishments, and a list of publications.
• A cover letter expressing interest in the position and outlining teaching philosophy and research interests.
• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications should be sent electronically to [email address] with the subject line:

"Application for [Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Academic Fellow] of Law – [Your Name]".

The deadline for submission is [date].

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which may include:
• A teaching demonstration
• A presentation on their research work.

Note:

Vidyashilp University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Read more