Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) Kolkata invites applications for the following teaching and faculty posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) in School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Sciences and School of Education from Indian nationals on or before 17th April 2014.
About: NSOU, Kolkata (West Bengal State) is an open university imparting distance education in eastern India. It is the 58th largest university in the world.
Name of Post | Total Vacancies | Scale of Pay |
Professor | 05 | Rs. 37,400 - 67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- |
Associate Professor | 11 | Rs. 37,400 - 67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. |
Assistant Professor | 29 | Rs. 15,600 - 39,100/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6000/- |
Deputy Librarian | 01 | Rs.15,600 - 39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs.8,000/- |
Assistant Librarian | 01 | Rs.15,600 - 39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs.6,000/- |
Educational Qualifications:
Assistant Professor ->
(1) Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Masters Degree level in a relevant subject.
(2) At least a second class 'Three Years' Bachelor's Degree with Honours/ Major in the relevant/ allied subject.
(3) The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC (CSIR) or similar test accredited by the UGC like NET/SLET.
Associate Professor ->
(1) Good academic record with a Ph.D degree in the concerned/ allied/ relevant disciplines.
(2) A Master's degree in concerned /allied/ relevant disciplines with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
(3) At least a second class "Three Years'" Bachelor's Degree with Honours/ Major in the relevant/ allied subject.
(4) A minimum of 8 (eight) years of experience of teaching and/ or research in an academic/ research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or reputed research institution/ industry with a number of good quality publications in reputed journals and/ or publication of books.
Professor ->
(1) An eminent scholar with consistently good academic record and a Ph.D degree in the concerned/ allied/ relevant discipline with a number of high quality research publications in reputed journals and / or publication of books.
(2) At least 10 years' experience in University/ College and/ or experience in research in university/ reputed research institutions/ industries.
(3) Research guidance of doctoral students.
Deputy Librarian ->
(1) A Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and consistently good academic record.
(2) At least 5 years of experience as Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian.
(3) Evidence of innovative library services and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of Library.
Assistant Librarian ->
(1) A Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of Library.
(2) Qualifying in the national level eligibility test conducted for the purpose of UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.
(3) However, candidates who are, or have been awarded Ph D degree in accordance with the "University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph D Degree) Regulations 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment or appointment of Assistant University Librarian.
How To Apply: Nine copies of application in the prescribed format along with self attested photocopies of all relevant documents, passport size photographs (self attested), a demand draft for Rs. 300/- (Rs.150/- only for S.C/S.T candidates, in favour of Netaji Subhas open University, payable at Kolkata) placed in a sealed cover clearly mentioning in capital letters the name of the post applied for, should reach the office of the Registrar at 1, Woodburn Park, Kolkata-700020 on or before 17/04/2014 (within 4 p.m).
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by Admin | Last Updated on 2014-04-10T06:43:27Z