Associate Professor (Centre for West Asian Studies) – JNU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹131,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.A. in Social Sciences and Ph.D. in West Asia and North Africa.
- 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:
The Centre for West Asian Studies at JNU has an opening for 1 Associate Professor with a starting salary of ₹1,31,400. Candidates require a Ph.D. in West Asia and North Africa and a Master's degree in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks. This position is ideal for researchers specializing in the socio-political dynamics of the Middle East. JNU offers a world-class platform for academic growth and international research collaborations.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in an academic or research position is required.
- Applicants must have at least seven publications in indexed journals.
- Proficiency in a regional language of West Asia or North Africa is a desirable qualification.
- The selection is based on an interview conducted by the university.
- The application fee for OBC candidates is ₹2000.
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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
OBC: 1
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 starting salary is ₹1,31,400 per month as per Academic Pay Level 13A.
A Ph.D. in West Asia and North Africa and an M.A. in Social Sciences are required.
Proficiency in a West Asian or North African language is listed as a desirable qualification.
