Associate Professor (School of Arts & Aesthetics) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Music Studies/Musicology/Media Studies and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
JNU is seeking a qualified Associate Professor for the School of Arts & Aesthetics with a focus on Music Studies, offering a monthly pay scale starting at ₹1,31,400. This single vacancy requires a Ph.D. in Musicology or Media Studies and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks. The role is ideal for experts in contemporary music theory or postcolonial music who wish to engage in high-level research and teaching. Joining JNU provides access to a vibrant cultural academic community and excellent research facilities in the heart of New Delhi.
- The post is a backlog vacancy reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching or research in an academic position is mandatory.
- Applicants must have at least seven publications in peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed journals.
- A total research score of seventy-five (75) is required as per UGC 2018 norms.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, and the process is entirely online.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Academic Score as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹2000 SC/ST/PwD/Women: Nil
Reservation
1 SC (Backlog)
How to Apply
- Visit the JNU career website at http://jnu.ac.in/career.
- Access the CU-CHAYAN portal link provided in the notification.
- Register and fill out the online application form for the specific post number.
- Upload scanned copies of photographs, certificates, marksheets, and evidence of research/teaching.
- Pay the application fee of ₹2000 (if applicable) online.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Ensure a separate application is submitted if applying for more than one post.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is in Academic Pay Level-13A, which ranges from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 per month.
There is 1 vacancy for Associate Professor in the School of Arts & Aesthetics, specifically for Music Studies.
A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position is required.
