Professor - Law

Rathinam International Public School; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rathinam International Public School in Coimbatore seeks an experienced Law faculty member to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise dissertations, and lead research initiatives. The role emphasizes curriculum development, research publication, and academic leadership within the Department of Law.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Law with a strong track record in teaching and research, and be eligible under UGC/BCI norms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Law or allied discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in higher education or equivalent.
• Strong record of research publications and academic leadership.
• Eligibility and appointment as per UGC and BCI norms.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral law courses.
• Develop and update course content, syllabi, and assessments.
• Employ research-informed teaching to build critical legal skills.
• Mentor students on academic progress and career planning.
• Guide dissertations, moot court, and internships.
• Provide academic leadership for curriculum and outcomes.

Skills

Legal research

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Law

UGC/BCI eligibility

10+ years teaching experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teaching:
• Teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level courses in Law, including core and specialized subjects aligned with academic expertise and departmental requirements.
• Develop, review, and update course content, syllabi, teaching materials, and assessment strategies in accordance with university academic standards and evolving developments in legal education.
• Employ innovative and research-informed teaching methodologies that promote critical thinking, legal reasoning, analytical skills, ethical awareness, and professional competence among students.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students on academic progress, research development, career planning, and professional opportunities.
• Guide and supervise dissertations, research projects, moot court activities, legal clinics, internships, and other experiential learning initiatives.
• Provide academic leadership in strengthening teaching quality, curriculum development, and student learning outcomes within the Department of Law.
• Research:
• Develop and lead an active, independent, and internationally/nationally recognized research program in Law or a relevant/allied discipline.
• Produce high-quality scholarly research and publish research findings in reputed, peer-reviewed, and recognized national and international journals, books, edited volumes, and other scholarly publications.
• Provide leadership in developing major research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, research networks, and externally funded research initiatives.
• Guide and supervise Ph.D. scholars and contribute to the development of a strong doctoral research culture within the department.
• Mentor faculty members and research scholars in developing research proposals, publications, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and other academic and professional forums.
• Seek and secure research grants, fellowships, consultancy opportunities, and other external funding to support scholarly and institutional research activities.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing emerging legal, social, economic, technological, policy, and governance issues.
• Academic Leadership and Service:
• Provide academic and intellectual leadership for the Department of Law and contribute to the strategic development of its teaching, research, and scholarly activities.
• Lead and participate in departmental and university committees, academic governance, curriculum development, examination activities, and institutional decision-making.
• Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral academic programs.
• Mentor and support junior faculty members in teaching, research, professional development, and academic career progression.
• Promote a culture of research excellence, academic integrity, professional ethics, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Organize and participate in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, faculty development programs, guest lectures, and other academic initiatives.
• Contribute to legal aid, community engagement, professional outreach, policy initiatives, and other activities that enhance the social impact of legal education.
• Support institutional initiatives related to academic quality, accreditation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the overall development of the university.
• Establish and strengthen collaborations with universities, research institutions, courts, law firms, government and regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualification & Experience

• Ph.D. in Law or in a relevant/allied discipline from a recognized university/institution, in accordance with the prevailing UGC Regulations and applicable institutional requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in a University/College and/or equivalent experience in a recognized research, academic, legal, or professional institution, as applicable under the prevailing regulations.
• A strong academic record with demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership.
• A strong record of quality research publications in reputed, peer-reviewed, and recognized journals, along with other significant scholarly contributions.
• Evidence of substantial research contributions and academic accomplishments through publications, research projects, conference presentations, grants, academic leadership, or other recognized scholarly activities.
• Must satisfy the applicable eligibility and appointment requirements prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) for teaching faculty in legal education.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research, scholarly writing, critical legal analysis, and contemporary developments in the relevant field of Law.
• Strong interpersonal, written, oral, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic leadership and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Evidence of guiding Ph.D. scholars and successfully contributing to doctoral research supervision will be preferred.
• A distinguished record of teaching and research in a specialized area of Law that complements the academic strengths and priorities of the department.
• Evidence of successful research grants, funded projects, fellowships, consultancy, or other externally supported scholarly activities.
• Experience in leading research projects, academic programs, research centers, or interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, academic administration, accreditation, quality assurance, or institutional academic leadership.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty members and leading departmental or university-level academic initiatives.
• A strong record of national and international conference participation, keynote presentations, invited lectures, seminars, workshops, and other professional academic engagements.
• Relevant professional legal experience, bar enrollment, judicial experience, government or regulatory experience, or policy-related work may be considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated contribution to legal education, access to justice, legal aid, community engagement, professional development, or other initiatives with significant academic or societal impact.