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About Gujarat Maritime University

The Indian Maritime sector has been consistently exhibiting strong growth and is slated to be the maritime market of the future. The establishment of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavour by the Gujarat Maritime Board to provide a fillip to this growth by bridging the knowledge gap within the industry.

About the Job

Faculty Recruitment at GMU Gandhinagar

Professor of Law Academic Level 14

• 7th CPC Pay Scale- (₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200)
• No. of Post- 01 (UR)
• Contractual Period- 5 Years

Associate Professor of Law (Maritime Law/International Trade Law)

• 7th CPC Pay Scale- Academic Level 13 A (₹ 1,31,400-2,17,100)
• No. of Post- 01 (UR)
• Contractual Period- 5 Years

Assistant Professor of Law (Maritime Law/International Trade Law)

• 7th CPC Pay Scale- Academic Level 10 (₹ 57,700-1,82,400)
• No. of Post- 01 (UR)
• Contractual Period- 5 Years

Eligibility

Professor of Law

An eminent scholar having a Ph. D. degree in the concerned/ allied/ relevant discipline viz. International Trade Law or Maritime Law either as principal subject or allied subject and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix-II, Table-2 as mentioned in the UGC Regulations, 2018.

A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience in a University/ College as Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor, and/ or research experience at an equivalent level at the University/ National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.

OR

An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/ allied/ applied disciplines viz. International Trade Law or Maritime Law either as a principal subject or allied subject, from any academic institution (not included in A above)/ industry, who has made a significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/ allied/ relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/ she has ten (10) years of experience.

Associate Professor of Law (Maritime Law/International Trade Law)

• A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/ allied/ relevant disciplines viz. International Trade Law or Maritime Law either as the principal subject or allied subject.
• A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
• A minimum of eight (08) years of experience in teaching and/ or research in an academic/ research position equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution/ industry with a minimum of seven (07) publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy-five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix-II, Table-2 as mentioned in the UGC Regulations, 2018.

Assistant Professor of Law (Maritime Law/International Trade Law)

A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/ relevant/ viz. International Trade Law or Maritime Law either as a principal subject or allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National EligibilitybTest (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/ SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./ Ph.D. degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted
from NET/ SLET/ SET :

Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/ Bye-laws/ Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/ SLET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:-‘

• The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
• The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
• An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
• The Candidate has published two research papers from his/ her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
• The candidate has presented at least two (02) papers based on his/ her Ph. D work in Conferences/ seminars sponsored/ funded/ supported by the UGC/ ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

Note: NET/ SLET/ SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/ SLET/ SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/ SET.

OR

The Ph. D degree has been obtained from a Foreign University/ Institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following:

• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
• The Times Higher Education (THE) or
• The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

Important Instructions

• Note: The Academic score as specified in Appendix-II (Table-3A) for Universities, and Appendix-II (Table) for Colleges as mentioned in the UGC Regulations, 2018 shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only and the selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates shall be called for further process/ interview at a 1:10 ratio. The eligible candidates for the post of Professor and Associate Professor shall be shortlisted based on the criteria mentioned in Appendix II, Table 2, and Assistant Professor as mentioned in Appendix-II, Table 3 A as per UGC (minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in Universities and Colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education) Regulations, 2018.
• Posts mentioned in Sr. No 1 to 3 are contractual for 5 years including 1-year probation. In case of unsatisfactory performance, the probation is extendable by another of one year, but in no case the total period of probation shall exceed 24 months and on continuation of unsatisfactory performance for 24 months, the service(s) shall be terminated.
• Pay Scale/Increments/Allowances will be applicable as per UGC norms.
• Qualifications and other conditions for the posts Sr. No. 1 to 3 are as prescribed in UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in Universities and Colleges and measures for the Maintenance of standards in Higher Education, 2018 and as amended from time to time.
• Candidates shall send self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from SSC onwards in support of their qualifications. Originals shall not be sent along with the application but these must be produced at the time of the selection process.
• Candidates already in Government/Semi-Government/ PSU/ Educational Institution service must send their application through the proper channel. An advance copy may be sent directly. However, in such cases, the candidates called for the selection process will have to produce the certificate in the prescribed format given in the application form, related to No Objection Certificate, or original applications duly forwarded by the competent authority of their Institution, failing which he/ she shall not be allowed to participate in the selection process.
• Application or resume sent through e-mail shall not be considered under any circumstances.
• Candidates shall submit the application form in the prescribed format along with a recent passport-size photograph. Application other than the prescribed format shall not be entertained.
• It is the applicant’s duty to ensure that his/ her application is received by the University within the stipulated timeline. No correspondence will be entertained regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview reasons for not being called for an interview, etc.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• Selected candidates must join the duty on a date determined by the University. The University reserves the right not to appoint a selected candidate if he/ she is unable to join the duties on a designated date.
• No TA/ DA shall be paid for attending/ participating in the selection process. No shortlisted candidate will be considered after the prescribed date and time of the selection process, in case, if he/ she is unable to attend the selection process, for whatever reasons.
• The candidates from reserved categories must attach a self-attested copy of the certificate of category in support of their claim for age relaxation and fee concession.
• Applications incomplete in any respect or those received after the stipulated timeline shall not be entertained.
• The University reserves the right to alter/ insert any corrections/ additions in the advertisement/ website http://www.gmu.edu.in in the event of any typographical error before the last date prescribed for the receipt of the applications. In case of any addition/ deletion pertaining to the advertisement, the same shall be published on the University website only.
• The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate at any time, at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the information(s) given by the candidate are fake or the candidate has clandestine antecedents/ background and has suppressed the said information, then his/ her application or service shall be terminated.
• The decision of the University authorities on any/ all matters in relation to this advertisement shall be final and binding.
• The eligibility of the candidate will be determined as on the last date for receipt of the application.
• The University reserves the right not to fill up any or all the vacancies advertised, if the circumstances so warrant. No correspondence/inquiry will be entertained from the candidates in connection with the process of selection/ interview. No personal details regarding applicant(s), shortlisted, or selected candidate(s) will be provided.
• A candidate can apply for any number of posts subject to fulfillment of the criteria mentioned in the advertisement. However, a separate application form along with separate fees shall be paid by the respective candidate in case of applying for more than one post.
• Application fees: ₹ 1000 for candidates from unreserved categories and ₹ 700 for candidates from Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Differently-abled (Physically and visually differentlyabled) categories. Fees shall be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Gujarat Maritime University” payable at Gandhinagar. No other mode of fee payment shall be accepted. Application forms without the requisite application fees shall be summarily rejected.
• The application in the prescribed format along with DD (Demand Draft) and the relevant supporting documents should reach “The Registrar, Gujarat Maritime University, Transitory Campus at GNLU, Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat382426, India” by 5:00 PM on or before 27 June 2024. The application form must be sent through Indian Post (Registered Post or Speed Post)/Courier. Application forms submitted in person will not be accepted by the University.
• The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of “………………….” at Gujarat Maritime University.
• The University will intimate the detailed selection process to the eligible shortlisted candidate(s) after the last date of application through e-mail provided by the candidate(s) in the application form.

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