Asst Professor at TISS, Mumbai
Last Date: March 20, 2009

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEONAR, MUMBAI - 400 088
(A Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

TISS has the following vacancies at its Centre for Women's Studies, School of Social Sciences. The appointments will be on contract basis for a period of 3 years, with a possibility of further extension as per UGC guidelines for Development of Women's Studies in Indian Universities and Colleges during the Eleventh Plan Period. The Centre for Women's Studies offers a Master's Programme and other training, research and extension activities.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the pay scale of Rs.8,000-275-13,500 – 2 Posts.

Essential Qualification/Experience:

Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade of 'B' in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E and F at the Master's degree level, in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from a foreign University. A relaxation of 5% will be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the Graduation level and Master's level for the SC/ST category candidates.

A relaxation of 5% will also be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the Master's level to the Ph.D. degree holders who have passed their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lecturers conducted by the UGC or similar test accredited by the UGC. NET shall remain the compulsory requirement for appointment as Lecturer for those with post-graduate degree. However, the candidates having the Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject are exempted from NET.

Specific Qualification/Experience:

Master in Social Sciences with teaching/research/field experience preferably in the following areas:
Gender and Development; Feminist Theory, Philosophy and Methodology; Feminist Literature and Women's Writings; and Social Movements.

Candidates with competency in more than one of the above mentioned areas would be preferred.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

The Institute reserves the right to:
(a) relax any of the requirements with reference to age and experience in exceptional cases and/or in the case of persons already holding comparable positions, on a regular basis, in a University/research institution of repute,
b) invite persons for interview who may not have applied for as per the above procedure,
(c) to fill up vacancies rising,
(d) not to fill up any of the vacancies advertised;
(i) Since applications received may be short listed, merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and the requisite experience would not entitle a person to be called for an interview;
(ii) No queries or correspondence regarding issue of call letters for interview/selection of candidates for the post will be entertained at any stage and canvassing will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration for the post;
(iii) Reservation and relaxation in age and work experience for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates are applicable as per Government of India rules;
(iv) Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed IInd Class Rail fare, to and fro, by the shortest route, on production of railway tickets.
(v) SC/ST candidates will be given free accommodation (lodging only) in the hostel for overnight stay subject to the availability of rooms at the time of interview, if requested in advance. The crucial date of determining the age limit and length of experience shall be March 20, 2009, i.e., the closing date for receipt of applications.

Selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the three campuses of the Institute. Persons in employment should apply through their employer, or attach 'No Objection Certificate' without which no applications will be entertained under any condition.

The candidates to apply on the Form-I downloadable together with the fee of Rs.200/- by Demand Draft. The prescribed application form, along with the details of qualifications, experience and other requirements prescribed for the above posts can be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (Personnel), either in person between 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. on working days (Monday to Friday) OR
on written request accompanied by a self addressed stamped (Rs.25/-) envelope (23 x 8 cms), super scribed "Request for Faculty recruitment application form". The Demand Draft (Account Payee Only) should be drawn in favour of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. The bank drafts should be valid for six months. No Postal Orders will be accepted. For SC/ST/PH candidates, application forms will be supplied free of cost on production of valid caste certificate.

Only application forms prescribed by the Institute will be accepted. If a candidate desires to apply for more than one post, he/she should make a separate application for each post with fee. The candidate should clearly note that the Institute would not be responsible for non-receipt of their application or any delay in receipt thereof on any account.

Applications on plain paper or without the following enclosures or incomplete applications will be rejected:
(1) Supporting documents (degree, diploma, certificates, mark-sheets and testimonials) of qualifications and experience.
(2) Passing certificate of NET examination conducted by the UGC.
(3) Five sets of each (only three best) articles/papers/books published/papers presented at seminars/conferences, in the last five years.
(4) Certificate showing the date of birth.
(5) SC/ST/OBC/PH certificate.
(6) No Objection Certificate from the employer.

Those who do not have the required marks/grade or the specific field of specialization, need not apply. The completed applications together with copies of certificates and the required enclosures, should reach the Assistant Registrar (Personnel.) on or before March 20, 2009. Candidate is also required to fill up Form-II and submit online before the last date.

Registrar
Admn/Advt/2009 Sandeep Chatterjee
February 4, 2009 Registrar