Associate Professor of Political Science

Location: Mohali

Core Competencies & Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership:  Design and facilitate rigorous undergraduate and graduate curricula, employing innovative  pedagogical strategies  to foster critical thinking and student engagement.
Scholarly Research:  Execute a robust research agenda, contributing original findings to the field of political science through consistent publication in high-impact,  peer-reviewed journals .
Student Advisement:  Provide proactive academic and career mentorship, guiding students through degree requirements and professional development opportunities.
Institutional Stewardship:  Contribute to university governance by actively participating in departmental committees, faculty recruitment, and strategic planning initiatives.
Disciplinary Expertise:  Deliver specialized expertise in areas such as  Comparative Politics ,  International Relations , or  Quantitative Research Methodologies .

Professional Qualificati
ons Educational Credentia ls:
Must possess  a Ph .

D. in Political Science or a related discipline from an accredited instituti
on.

Academic Portfol io: A demonstrable track record of teaching excellence and a promising trajectory of research productivi
ty.

Core Skil ls:
Exceptional proficiency  in analytical writ ing, verbal communication, and collaborative problem-solving within a diverse academic communi

ty.

Qualifica

tions

PhD, Doctoral Qualifi
cation.

Backgrounds typically from Social Sciences - Political Science is pre
ferred.

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of Libera
l Arts.

Membership of appropriate academic and professional ne
tworks.

Proven administrative experience—such as having served as a program coordinator, committee chair, or lead researcher—is usually re
quired.

A distinguished record of peer-reviewed research (Scopus/Web of Sc
ience).Networking with think-tanks/NGO/wellbeing soc
ieties.

Worked on a project with funding from Government/ Cor
porate.

Significant experience in a higher education institution involving teaching, curriculum management and development, research or consultancy or related income generation acti

vities.