Professor- Psychology, Apeejay Stya University- Sohna

About:

Apeejay Stya University

Established by the Apeejay Stya Education Foundation in the state of Haryana [under Act No. 10 of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2010], the ASU provides students not only 'education for living and livelihood' but also 'education for life' and empower learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalized global economy.

Role & responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Behavioral Science, Psychology, or related disciplines, and provide continuous mentoring and academic guidance to students.
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment methods aligned with academic standards.
• Guide postgraduate/doctoral students in dissertations and research projects.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, publish in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals.
• Contribute to academic review, accreditation processes, and departmental development.
• Participate in seminars, conferences, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen the schools academic profile.

Counselling & Student Support

• Provide professional counselling to students on academic, personal, emotional, and career-related concerns.
• Identify students needing support through observation, referrals, or faculty reports and offer timely intervention.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling interactions.
• Conduct group sessions, workshops, and awareness programs on stress management, wellbeing, and life-skills development.
• Collaborate with academic departments, hostel wardens, and administrative teams to support student welfare.
• Develop preventive and wellness initiatives to enhance student mental health and campus well-being.
• Guide students in resolving academic challenges, behavioural issues, and interpersonal conflicts.

Administrative & Institutional Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in the School/Department, contributing to strategic planning and policy formulation.
• Lead and participate in university committees.
• Oversee academic quality assurance, accreditation requirements, and adherence to UGC norms.
• Represent the school in meetings and academic forums as required.
• Support institutional outreach, industry collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent teaching and counselling skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, research and analytical skills, classroom management, empathy and student handling, problem-solving, and proficiency with digital academic tools.
• Academic leadership, student mentoring, effective counselling, collaborative teamwork, ethical decision-making, adaptability, and commitment to institutional growth and well-being.

Education/ Experience Required:

• Ph.D. in Psychology / Applied Psychology / Behavioral Science / Counselling Psychology

  or a relevant discipline from a recognized university
• Strong publication record (as per UGC/AICTE norms).
• A

  minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university

  and / or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.
• Independent counselling skills and minimum 5 years of relevant experience