Assistant Professor
Join a new, innovative law school in India as a full-time faculty member focused on interdisciplinary legal education.
Best for:Best for legal scholars and educators with expertise in interdisciplinary law and a passion for innovative teaching methods.
Overview
BITS Law School is seeking dedicated Assistant Professors to join its growing faculty at the Mumbai campus. The institution emphasizes a transformative approach to legal education, integrating rigorous scholarship with technology-enabled pedagogy and interdisciplinary learning. Successful candidates will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging courses, maintaining an active research agenda, and contributing to the school's institutional development. This is an opportunity to help shape the foundational years of a new academic community.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver courses using innovative pedagogical methods such as the Socratic method and case-based teaching.
- Maintain a consistent research agenda and publish findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to the development of academic programs and curriculum design.
- Provide mentorship and academic guidance to students.
- Participate in institutional governance, committees, and academic initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: LL.M. from a reputed university; PhD or SJD in Law completed or in progress.
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrated interest in legal scholarship and ability to publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant legal or interdisciplinary fields.
- Ability to teach across multiple subject areas.
- Strong commitment to high-quality teaching and innovative pedagogy.
- Active interest in legal scholarship and interdisciplinary engagement.
- Must hold an LL.M. degree.
- Must have a PhD/SJD in Law or be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized institution.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via email to the provided address. The application must include a CV, a cover letter, a writing sample, and the contact details of two referees.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Writing sample
- Contact details of two referees
Contact
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