Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy – TISS
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Law with 55% marks and UGC-NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree in Law.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with Ph.D. are eligible, though teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels in law is desirable.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy position at TISS offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research at the intersection of legal frameworks and emerging technologies like AI. This contractual role involves a joint appointment between the School of Law and the School of Public Policy, requiring the selected candidate to split their academic year between the Mumbai and Hyderabad campuses. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Law and a strong research background will find this post attractive for its focus on socially responsive pedagogy and policy-oriented institutional processes. The position is ideal for scholars looking to contribute to academic administration while mentoring students in a high-ranking, Grade I university environment.
- This is a one-year contractual position with the possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.
- The role requires mandatory residency of at least one semester per academic year at the TISS Mumbai Campus.
- Candidates must have cleared the UGC-NET or equivalent accredited tests unless exempted under specific Ph.D. regulations.
- The selection process involves a presentation and interview for shortlisted candidates communicated via email.
- Selected faculty members are expected to join within 15 days of receiving their selection notification.
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Additional Salary Information
Entry pay of ₹57,700 in the Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications based on qualifications and experience.
Presentation by the eligible candidates.
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
General/OBC: Rs. 1000 SC/ST/PWD: Exempted Women Candidates: Exempted
Reservation
Unreserved: 1 Post Candidates from reserved categories may apply for this unreserved post as per GoI norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TISS recruitment portal at recruitment.tiss.edu.
- Locate the advertisement for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow (ADVT/TISS-HYD/ACAD/2026).
- Register on the portal and fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents including PhD/Master's certificates and category certificates if applicable.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1000 online (if not exempt).
- Submit the application before the deadline of 30th June 2026.
- Take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The entry pay for this position is ₹57,700 per month at Academic Pay Level 10 as per the 7th CPC.
Candidates need a Master's degree in Law with 55% marks and must have cleared the NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. from a top 500 global university.
There is exactly 1 vacancy available for this specific role on a contract basis.
