INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Faculty of Sociology

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for two posts (Full-Time, contractual) of Academic Associates in the Discipline of Sociology in School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068. These positions are initially for a period of six months, extendable further as per requirement of the University. Remuneration and educational qualifications for the posts are as given below:

Name of Post Consolidated Pay (Rs.) Qualification and Experience
Consultant Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 Essential: Master Degree in Sociology with minimum of 55% marks for general candidates (50% for SC/ST/PH) and NET qualified/ PhD as per UGC guidelines Desirable i) Teaching/Research experience of about 2 years ii) Exposure to ODL system, competency in English Hindi language.

Job Profile: The nature of work would involve activities pertaining to development of academic programmes in Sociology discipline offered by the University. The job would include writing and editing of course material and assisting the Programme Course/Coordinators in day to day activities related to course development.

Interested candidates may send their applications along with a copy of Curriculum Vitae to the following address:

Director School of Social Sciences (SOSS) Tagore Bhawan, Academic Complex Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068

Applications along with soft copy of Curriculum Vitae can also be sent by e-mail to directorsoss@ignou.ac.in with a copy to sociologystaff@gmail.com

Notes: 1. The posts are purely contractual and persons selected will have no right whatsoever for absorption/regularization in the University.

  1. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

  2. Please ensure that your application reaches us on or before February, 15, 2017.



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Start Date End Date
Applications 15-Feb-2017


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