Assistant Professor

CHARUSAT; Vadodara; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARUSAT in Vadodara invites applications for the full-time, on-site position of Assistant Professor. The role involves designing and delivering semester-based courses, preparing lesson plans, and conducting lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in English.

The candidate should have a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline, with PhD progress desirable, and possess strong teaching, research, and mentoring capabilities aligned with CHARUSAT’s social and rural education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in the applicable discipline; PhD progress desirable.
• Proven ability in teaching and academic delivery with clear assessment.
• Research activity and publication potential; funded projects a plus.
• Strong English communication for lecturing and academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver semester-based courses in the discipline.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in English.
• Assess student performance using credit and grading systems.
• Guide and mentor students in projects and research and support advising.
• Contribute to curriculum development and participate in committees.
• Engage in research and publication activities and outreach aligned with CHARUSAT’s initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research

Academic writing

Student mentoring

Education

Postgraduate degree

PhD desirable

Job description

Company Description Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) is a not-for-profit private university in Gujarat, established under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2009 and empowered to confer degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. It offers around 64 programs from undergraduate to Ph.D. levels across disciplines such as Technology and Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other Paramedical Sciences. All programs follow a semester-based, credit and grading system, and are delivered in English, with curricula aligned to societal needs and global employability. Guided by values of honesty, integrity, transparency, fairness, equity, and accountability, CHARUSAT emphasizes character-building alongside academic excellence. The university maintains strong focus on socially relevant research, operates specialized centers including a Research and Development Centre and a Space Technology Centre, and engages in rural education development through dedicated outreach initiatives.

Role Description

The Assistant Professor role at CHARUSAT is a full-time, on-site position based in Vadodara. The role involves designing and delivering semester-based courses in the assigned discipline, preparing lesson plans, and conducting lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in English. The Assistant Professor will assess student performance using credit and grading systems, guide students in projects and research, and provide academic advising and mentoring. Responsibilities also include participating in curriculum development, contributing to departmental and university committees, engaging in research and publication activities, and supporting outreach and extension programs aligned with CHARUSAT’s social and rural education initiatives. The role requires active involvement in continuous professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and adherence to the university’s ethical and value-based framework.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., Master’s) in the applicable discipline; Ph.D. or evidence of doctoral progress is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and academic delivery, including lesson planning, classroom instruction, and student assessment using credit and grading systems.
• Proven ability or strong potential to conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to funded projects or consultancy assignments.
• Strong communication skills in English, including clear lecturing, academic writing, and effective interaction with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to student mentoring, academic advising, and supporting diverse learners in a value-based, inclusive educational environment.
• Capacity to contribute to curriculum development, program review, and innovation in pedagogy aligned with societal and industry needs.
• Ability to collaborate in departmental and institutional committees, participate in outreach initiatives, and support rural or community-oriented education programs.
• High standards of professional ethics, integrity, accountability, and alignment with CHARUSAT’s