Visiting Faculty in Psychology

Medhavi Skills University; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-linked incentives

Leadership role

Job summary

Medhavi Skills University invites applications for a Faculty member in Clinical Psychology. The role focuses on delivering Psychology/Clinical Psychology courses within a student-centered environment, aligning with program goals and industry needs.

The candidate should hold a Master's in clinical psychology, with Ph.D. preferred, and possess 4–5 years of teaching experience. Strong English communication and ability to integrate technology into teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years teaching or related experience.
• Master's degree in clinical psychology/psychology; Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate theory with practice in clinical psychology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology/Clinical Psychology courses aligned with program goals.
• Use educational technology resources to deliver instruction.
• Provide continuous feedback and assess student progress with various tools.
• Guide students during internships and work placements.
• Maintain regular office hours to advise students.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in clinical psychology

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private State Skills University established under a State Act in Sikkim in 2021, dedicated to advancing quality skill-integrated higher education and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MSU is a pioneer in converging the skilling ecosystem with formal higher education through its “Industry as Campus” model. The University collaborates extensively with industries and Skill Development Institutes to deliver work-integrated degree programs embedding structured on-the-job training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognised Awarding Body under NCVET, empanelled with DGT, and serves as an anchor university partner with NSDC and the PMU of NSDC International- collectively reinforcing its demand-driven, industry-co-led academic framework. Ranked 4th among India’s Top Skill Universities in the Outlook ICARE Rankings 2025 and supported by over 11 defence partnerships along with multiple national recognitions, MSU stands among India’s leading skill-integrated higher education institutions.

Established in 2013, Medhavi Group is a unified ecosystem comprising MSU and various skill- promoting organisations, dedicated to advancing skill development, vocational training, and industry- integrated higher education. With a strong outcome-driven approach, the Group has trained over 6 lakh learners, achieving more than 70% employability outcomes, and currently supports 20,000+ active students across its diverse programs. Medhavi Group continues to bridge the gap between education and employment by building scalable, industry-aligned talent pathways across India. Work Integrated Skill based Higher Education (WISE) is Medhavi’s flagship industry-integrated initiative built on the principle of “Industry as Campus.” It combines academic learning with structured on-thejob training, ensuring students graduate with real work experience and industry-ready skills. Through deep, outcome-driven partnerships with over 300+ leading industry and skill partners across 26+ sectors including Hyundai, Mahindra, IHG Group, Nephroplus, Barbeque Nation, Nexus Select Malls, ClassPlus, Tata Electronics, Marriott, ITC, and others- WISE enables learners to acquire role- specific competencies directly within live business environments. WISE creates a demand-driven talent pipeline for industries that enhances employability, improves workforce productivity, and bridges the industry skill gap.

Faculty member will be responsible for providing effective instruction in Clinical Psychology. By using various learning methodologies that support a learning by doing philosophy, curriculum is taught to learners within a student-centric learning environment that fosters respect for students, their culture, and traditions. Faculty member play an important role in assisting with the research and development, and are viewed as active participants in academic and extra-curricular events at the University

Key Responsibilities

• Using concept and applied approach, teaches Psychology/Clinical Psychology related courses that are in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community
• Develops and utilizes various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Applies strategies to ensure effective student learning is achieved, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
• Takes a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other personnel as required
• Supports students during internships and work placements
• Maintains regular office hours in order to advise and assist students
• Monitors student progress continuously both on a system-wide basis
• Ensures that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order
• Provides input to program and course reviews and makes recommendations based on consultations with students, colleagues and external agencies such as industry and other universities.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by engaging in professional development activities

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the area of Teaching or related fields (equivalent combination of teaching experience in other settings may be considered)
• Master's degree in clinical psychology/psychology. Ph.D. will be preferred
• Experience in the allocation of students to the clinical environment, rotation of students, correlation of theory to practice
• Must be able to provide instruction at various levels within the program areas
• Experience in developing course curriculum as per international standards
• Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
• A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology
• Current knowledge of teaching practices, trends and issues
• Evidence of a personal professional development plan.
• The ability to function as a team player within a multi-cultural work environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential

What We Offer

• Opportunity to architect and scale a future-focused, industry-integrated higher education ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• Leadership role in a rapidly growing national skills and university platform.
• The opportunity to create a measurable impact on employability and workforce transformation at scale.

Medhavi Skills University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.