Assistant Professor

Position: Assistant Professor: - Management

Department: Centre for Distance & Online Education

Job Location

Subject Area:

Preference will be given to Candidates from Online Education / E-Learning Background.

Position Overview

The Online Assistant Professor is responsible for delivering high-quality academic instruction, creating engaging online content, mentoring students, contributing to research, and supporting institutional initiatives. This role combines teaching, content development, administration, and outreach to ensure excellence in online education.

1. Academic Responsibilities

• Content Development as per four Quadrant approach
• Program delivery during the weekends/week days
• Question Paper setting
• Exam Proctoring
• Paper Evaluation
• Moderate online discussion forums
• Syllabus framing
• Learner mentoring

2. Academic Operation

• Batch management (Program/Course Coordinator ship)
• Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

3. Research and Consulting activities

• Two publications in a year
• Participating and organizing conference, seminar and FDP
• One Consultancy (Optional)

4. Sales and Marketing

• Support in counseling
• Learner retention

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the relevant field (Ph.D. preferred; as per UGC norms).
• NET qualified
• Experience with online teaching platforms and digital pedagogy is desirable.
• Demonstrated research activity with publications and conference participation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Subject matter expertise and ability to teach effectively in an online environment.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and digital content creation.
• Strong student-centric approach with a commitment to academic excellence.
• Ability to balance teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Remuneration

As per institutional norms and candidate qualifications & experience.