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TEACHING AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2025-26 (FULL-TIME) (IN LAW, ENGLISH, FINANCE/BANKING LAW, SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES) BITS Law School, Mumbai, calls for applications for Teaching and Research Fellowship (TRFs) for 2025-26 Location: BITS Law School Mumbai Joining: July 15, 2025 Job Description and Key Requirements: Assisting faculty with learning inside & outside the classroom, contributing to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and pedagogy meet learning objectives Assisting students with assignments, deadlines, team learning activities, preparation for assessments, and offering access to learning materials Participating in the assessment process under the guidance of the faculty, using a variety of methods and techniques, and providing timely, and appropriate feedback to students Contributing to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning Engaging in professional development as appropriate, carrying forward research work that is synergic with the School and regularly updating the subject-related knowledge base Holding discussion sessions and office hours for students to reinforce course material Liaising with the Programme Team to maintain student academic records and working with faculty to collect and distribute student assignments, assessments, grades, and feedback Collecting data and preparing reports on student achievement, grade assignments, and feedback to share with the Dean and faculty Coordinating with the Programme Team to support the logistical needs of teaching & learning Communicating, updating, and recording course syllabus, assignments, and materials Assist the Writing Centre head in designing the structure and mandate of the Writing Centre Support faculty and conduct workshops on critical and academic writing, creative writing, critical thinking, research methods, business writing, and public speaking Administer one-on-one writing tutorials for students under the BITSLAW Writing Centre Encouraging student participation by recommending individualized academic support, e.g., for absentee or underachieving students Supporting students to uphold a high standard of academic integrity and referring instances of academic dishonesty to faculty Supporting student internship opportunities with guest lecturers and partners Coordinating and assisting the Head of Examination and faculty concerning preparing for and conducting routine internal examinations Offerings and Exposure to the TRF The TRF will be offered a unique opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by the faculty of BITS Law School on varied research areas In addition to guidance on LL.M./Ph.D. plans, and support in research and publications to strengthen their CVs, the TRFs will gain academic exposure to new emerging areas of interest and a platform to engage and network with visiting faculty and other academic stakeholders The TRFs will become a part of the intellectual community of BITS Pilani which includes several outstanding researchers and a vibrant student community The TRFs will be offered a series of research writing and critical reasoning workshops, aiding the development of their doctoral research proposals. Essential Academic Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Law and postgraduate degree in the respective field of application (English/ History/ Economics/ Philosophy/ Political Science/ Liberal Arts), or any allied field of humanities. Preference may be given to those who have a LLM/MA/MSc, especially in law. NET Qualified in the respective discipline Broad understanding of various fields, with an ability to assist faculty in teaching including preparing learning materials and practice questions Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Additional Preferred Requirements: For Law TRF, preference is a master’s degree in law with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC scale and a consistently good academic record 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Knowledge of legal research methodologies and familiarity with the academic publishing process is an asset Show more Show less
