Associate Professor (Centre for the Study of the Americas) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 - ₹217,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in International Relations and a Master's degree with 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 invites applications for five Associate Professor positions at the Centre for the Study of the Americas, with a starting monthly pay of ₹1,31,400. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in International Relations and have a strong record of at least seven research publications focused on Latin American or United States studies. This recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious platform for mid-career scholars to contribute to the study of the Americas in a world-class academic setting. The role is attractive due to JNU's global reputation and the opportunity to engage in high-level research and academic mentorship.
- A minimum of eight years of teaching or research experience in an academic position is required.
- Candidates must have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in a relevant discipline.
- The vacancies are reserved for ST, OBC, and SC categories as backlog posts.
- Selection is based on an interview following a shortlisting process based on academic scores.
- The application deadline is June 15, 2026, with submission required through the online portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,17,100) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
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
3 ST (Backlog) 1 OBC (Backlog) 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 monthly salary ranges from ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100 at Academic Pay Level 13A.
There are a total of 5 vacancies available for this role.
A Ph.D. in International Relations and a Master's degree with 55% marks are required.
