VACANCY | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Principal at Indian Institute Of Legal Studies, Siliguri: Apply by Dec 24

About The Indian Institute of Legal Studies

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas in the Terai-Dooars confluence bestowing it with a natural landscape, sharing boundaries with the SAARC nations. The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is affiliated with the University of North Bengal and is approved by the Bar Council of India and recognized under Sections 2(f) & 12 (B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The Institute offers Undergraduate Law programs for 5 years integrated courses in B.A. LL. B. (Hons), B.com. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL-B. (Hons.) and 3 years LL.B. It offers post-graduation courses of 2 years LL.M. program and 2 years Master’s program in Public Administration and Governance.

About the Job

The Indian Institute of Legal Studies is hiring.

Eligibility

• 1. For Assistant Professor a good academic record:
  • with a PhD Degree in the concerned /allied/relevant disciplines or
  • a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed) with UGC-NET/JRF/SET.
  • candidates with 2-3 years’ experience are preferred.
• For Associate Professor a good academic record:
  • with a mandatory PhD Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines
  • a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed) with UGC-NET/JRF/SET.
  • additionally require a minimum of 8 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 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• For Principal, a good academic record:
  • with a mandatory PhD Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline;
  • Professor/Associate Professor with a total service/ experience of 15 years of teaching/research/ administration in Universities, Colleges and other institutions of higher education;
  • A minimum of 120 Academic/Research Scores as per Assessment criteria and methodology prescribed under UGC Regulations, 2018.

Provided, the candidates registered for the PhD programme prior to July 11, 2OO9 shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such PhD 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 PhD degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
• The PhD thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
• An open PhD viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
• The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her PhD work out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
• The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/ seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/ CSR or any similar agency

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

Salary

As per the UGC norms.

Last Date To Apply

24^th December, 2023

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to submit their application along with updated CV to [email protected] within midnight of December 24, 2023

• Candidates shall enclose the following documents:
• Good Quality scanned copy of SSLC Certificate / Submit their Proof of Age. (PDF file)
• Good Quality scanned copy of UG / PG Certificates; PhD /NET/JRF Degree (PDF file).
• Good Quality scanned copy of Consolidated or Semester mark Sheets (PDF file)
• Good Quality scanned copy of All Previous Experience Certificates (Teaching, Industry & Research) (PDF file)
• Good Quality scanned copy of pay slip of last pay drawn or salary certificate or Bank statement (PDF file)
• Good Quality Scan copy of One passport Size photograph
• Updated Resume (PDF file)

Detail Regarding Interview

• Selection committee to be appointed as per UGC Norms
• The date of the interview is to be informed in due course.
• The shortlisted candidates will be communicated in due course of time.
• Contact Details: [email protected]