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Faculty Recruitment at O. P. Jindal Global University Fall 2025 Recruiting Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and Assistant Lecturers for Five New Research Institutions Dr. L.m. Singhvi Centre for Constitutional & Parliamentary Studies K.k. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Studies Cyril Shroff Centre for Ai, Law & Regulation M3m Centre for Real Estate Law, Policy & Regulation Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies JGU Vice Chancellor Delegation will be in the UK as per following schedule: London 29th - 30th JUNE & 4 JULY 2025 Cambridge 1st JULY 2025 nd Oxford 2nd - 3rd JULY 2025 Interested candidates are invited to submit their letter of interest along with the CVs to Raunak Ganderwal at rganderwal@jgu.edu.in or at | jgucareers@jgu.edu.in not later than June 24, 2025. APPLY in India's Global University Dr. L.M. Singhvi Centre for Constitutional & Parliamentary Studies Vision: To become India’s leading hub for research and dialogue on constitutional governance, parliamentary democracy, and institutional integrity. Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Ÿ Research Fellows (Postdoctoral / Doctoral) Ÿ Centre Director Qualifications: LL.M./Ph.D. in Constitutional Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields. Strong expertise in public law as evidenced by excellent track record in publication. Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation Vision: To lead research in the intersection of AI, law, ethics, and public policy. Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer (Law & Technology) Research Scientists / Fellows (Law, AI, Ethics, Public Policy) Centre Director Qualifications: LL.M./Ph.D. in law and Computer Science, or AI ethics. Interdisciplinary research credentials are essential. The candidate should have excellent track record of publications. K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Studies Vision: To drive global thought leadership in criminal justice reform and human rights advocacy. Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Research Fellows / Clinical Law ExpertsExecutive Director Qualifications: LL.M./M.A./Ph.D. in Criminal Law, Criminology, or Human Rights. Expertise in Comparative Criminal Law as evidenced by high quality publications. M3M Centre for Real Estate Law, Policy & Regulation Vision: To pioneer legal and policy solutions for urban land, housing, and real estate governance. Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Senior Research Associates Executive Director Qualifications: LL.M./Ph.D. in Property Law, land regulation, housing policy, or Infrastructure Law. Experience with RERA or urban policy preferred. Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies Vision: To enhance academic and cultural understanding of the United States and strengthen Indo–U.S. relations. Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Visiting Fellows (US-based Scholars welcome) Ÿ Institute Director Qualifications: Ph.D./M.A. in American Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields. Prior engagement with US-India issues is a strong preference. APPLICATION PROCESS Documents Required: Cover Letter indicating Centre and position of interest CV Statement of Research and Teaching Philosoph Three Letters of Reference vouching candidates’ strengths and suitability for the position. Samples of Scholarly Work, if applicable Deadline: Rolling applications. Review begins 24 June 2025. Early submissions encouraged. Why Join JGU? Globally engaged, Interdisciplinary Academic Environment Competitive Compensation & Research Support Inclusive, Diverse & Vibrant Campus Life Opportunities for making Policy Impact & International Collaborations O.P. Jindal Global University O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary and research oriented university founded in 2009. JGU was established as a philanthropic initiative of its Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal. JGU has 16,000+ students, 1100+ full-time faculty members, and 2900+ administrative staff in its fully residential campus. JGU’s twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full-time faculty from 50+ countries in the world, students from 75+ countries and has collaborated with 525+ leading institutions in 80+ countries which makes the learning experience truly international. JGU is ranked Number 1 in the world with the highest overall score amongst all universities and awarded ‘Gold’ by the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024. JGU has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University for three years in a row by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has been recognised among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. The Jindal Global Law School, has retained its number one rank in India for six consecutive years and remains the only Indian law school listed in the Global Top 100 by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Furthermore, JGU holds the distinction of being India’s top private university for Arts & Humanities and Politics & International Studies (within the Top 201-250 globally). It ranks among the top two private universities in India for Economics & Econometrics, among the top three private universities in India (Top 274 in the world) for Social Sciences & Management, and among the top six private universities in India for Business & Management Studies (Top 500 in the world) as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor O.P. Jindal Global University Professor Dr. C. Raj Kumar, a Rhodes Scholar was appointed as the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University in India at the age of . Professor Kumar also serves as the Founding Dean of Jindal Global Law School JGLS and the Director of the International Institute for Higher Education Research Capacity Building IIHEd . Professor Kumar has academic qualifications from the University of Oxford, Harvard University, University of Hong Kong, University of Delhi and Loyola College. He obtained his Bachelor of Civil Law B.C.L. degree at the University of Oxford, UK. He was a Landon Gammon Fellow at the Harvard Law School, USA, where he obtained his Master of Laws LL.M. degree and a James Souverine Gallo Memorial Scholar at the Harvard University. He was awarded the Doctor of Legal Science S.J.D. by the University of Hong Kong. He also obtained a Bachelor of Laws LL.B. degree from the University of Delhi, India; and a Bachelor of Commerce B.Com. degree from the Loyola College of the University of Madras, India. Professor Kumars areas of specialisation include, human rights and development, terrorism and national security, corruption and governance, law and disaster management, comparative constitutional law and higher education. He has over two hundred and fifty publications to his credit including nine books and has published widely in journals and law reviews in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan and USA. Professor P. Ramanujam Dean Office of Academic Governance O.P. Jindal Global University Professor Ramanujam was awarded the Distinguished Asia Link Fellowship, sponsored by the European Union at Hamburg University Institute of Law and Economics, Germany and the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He holds a Master of Laws LL.M. degree in Intellectual Property Rights from the University of East Anglia, UK, with a distinction. At the University of East Anglia, he was awarded the prestigious University of East Anglia International Scholarship, Norwich Law School Scholarship and was also adjudged the University of East Anglia Best International Applicant Award. He also holds a Master of Business Laws degree from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Bachelor of Law degree B.A.L., LL.B. from University Law College, Bangalore University. He served as Dean, IFIM Law School. He also contributed as a Chief Knowledge Officer at QS IGauge wherein he was responsible for the design and development of subject indicators to rate Universities and Colleges in India. As a Consulting Advisor working for LSAC Law School Admissions Council , USA, Professor Ramanujam was responsible for spearheading outreach and marketing efforts, which led to record registration for LSAT India exam takers plus leading to . YoY growth. He was instrumental in collaborating with coaching institutes, + schools and plus + principals across India. Show more Show less
