Professor of Psychology

Associate Professor

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in core and specialized areas of Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, Organizational/Industrial, Cognitive, Positive Psychology, etc.).
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and internships at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• Develop innovative pedagogy, e-learning modules, and curriculum aligned with UGC guidelines.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and psychological skill-building support for students.

Research & Scholarship

• Undertake independent and collaborative research in Psychology and allied fields.
• Publish scholarly work in reputed indexed journals (Scopus/SCI/UGC-Care).
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Apply for funded research projects from government and private agencies.
• Supervise M.A./M.Sc. and Ph.D. research scholars.

Institutional & Administrative Contributions

• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation processes (NAAC, NIRF, QS rankings), and departmental activities.
• Contribute to workshops, training programs, and extension/community engagement initiatives.
• Build collaborations with hospitals, NGOs, corporates, and international institutions.
• Support departmental leadership in academic planning, admissions, and student support activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Professor (Psychology)

• Qualification:

  Ph.D. in Psychology (any specialization) with first class at Master’s level (M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology).

• Experience:

  Minimum

  8 years of teaching/research experience

  , with at least

  3 years as Assistant Professor

  .

• Research Profile:

  At least

  5–8 publications

  in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. Experience in guiding PG/Ph.D. students desirable.

Professor (Psychology)

• Qualification:

  Ph.D. in Psychology (any specialization) with first class at Master’s level (M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology).

• Experience:

  Minimum

  10 years of teaching/research experience

  , with at least

  5 years at the level of Associate Professor

  .

• Research Profile:

  At least

  10–15 publications

  in reputed indexed journals; proven record of guiding doctoral students. Evidence of funded projects/patents desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in applied and theoretical aspects of Psychology.
• Ability to integrate research with teaching and student mentoring.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Leadership and teamwork in academic and research settings.
• Commitment to ethical practices, inclusivity, and innovation in higher education.