Job Description

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications from well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship and institutional service for the following position: Assistant Professor (Law) (2-Year Contract) | 10 Vacancies (Unreserved) Subjects: All major Law subjects including Family Law, Labour Law, Legal Theory, Law and Technology, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Jurisprudence, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation, International Trade Law, Professional Ethics. About the Role Assistant Professors (Contract) are full-time members of University departments/faculties They will join an inter-disciplinary, intellectually stimulating environment and collaborate with highly accomplished colleagues for research and teaching. Duties and responsibilities To teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. To design and deliver lectures or classes during term time to undergraduates and/or graduates; and to produce lecture notes, course materials, and reading lists as required and set and grade assignments and exams In addition, to design and deliver lectures and classes over the year in the Universitys Professional and Continuing Education department. To hold consultation with students and provide feedback on their work. To liaise, as required, with other faculty teaching the subject. To undertake an appropriate share of other Faculty administrative duties, dependent on career stage, including service on committees. To participate in the governance, intellectual life, and academic activities of the University. Selection Criteria The application will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet these criteria NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution. Essential Qualifications A masters degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and masters level for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Differently abled categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions. Communication, interpersonal, time management and organisational skills necessary to undertake pastoral care and administration for both undergraduate and graduate students and the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds to enable them to reach their full potential. Desirable Qualifications Candidates who have published in high-quality academic journals will be preferred. Candidates with demonstrated academic excellence in their University education will be preferred. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of the skills needed for higher education teaching and a research record commensurate with the stage of their career. Candidates should demonstrate their commitment to the Universitys goals and objectives.