Research Track Faculty - Journalism and Mass Communication

K.R. Mangalam University

Gurugram District

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Seed funding for research projects

Access to state-of-the-art labs

Support for international travel

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Gurugram seeks a Research Track Faculty in Journalism and Mass Communication. The incumbent will conduct impactful research, publish in esteemed journals, secure grants, and mentor students while teaching two courses per semester. Candidates should have a Ph.D., a strong publication record, and skills in grant writing. This full-time role offers an enriching research environment with resources for international collaborations and publication incentives.

Qualifications

3+ research publications in high-tier journals.
Minimum h-index of 5 in Google Scholar or Scopus.
Experience in Ph.D. supervision or guiding research projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-quality research in the relevant discipline.
Publish in indexed journals and present at international conferences.
Secure external research grants and lead interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Research focus

Academic writing

Analytical abilities

Grant writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Research Track Faculty - Journalism and Mass Communication

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Department: Journalism and Mass Communication

Reports to: Dean / Head of Department

KR Mangalam University is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, cutting‑edge research, and innovation. The university fosters a dynamic learning and research ecosystem, promoting industry‑academia collaboration and global outreach.

Job Purpose

The Research Track Faculty role is designed for individuals with a strong research focus. The primary responsibilities include conducting high‑impact research, publishing in indexed journals, securing research grants, and mentoring research scholars, with a reduced teaching load.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Publications

Conduct high‑quality research in the relevant discipline.
Publish in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A listed journals (Minimum: 5 publications in the last 3 years).
Maintain a minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
Present research at high‑impact international conferences.

Grants & Industry Collaboration

Secure external research grants from government and private funding agencies (preference given to candidates with a history of securing grants).
Lead interdisciplinary research projects and industry‑sponsored studies.
Establish partnerships with leading universities, industries, and research organizations.
Supervise Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate research projects.
Mentor students for research competitions, patents, and publications.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Teach two courses per semester (reduced load to focus on research).
Integrate research‑based learning into academic programs.
Contribute to accreditation, research policy, and academic committees.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Minimum 3 research publications in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A journals in the last 3 years.
Minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).
Demonstrated ability to secure external research grants (preferred).
Experience in Ph.D. supervision or guiding research projects.

Preferred