WALK IN INTERVIEW FOR ADHOC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Mumbai Campus

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) which was established in 1936 is a Deemed University fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. The TISS offers 50 Master's Degree Programmes in a range of Socially relevant inter-disciplinary of Social Work, Social Sciences, Health, Management, Labour Studies, Habitat Studies and Rural Development from its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad Campuses. It has a strong M.Phil/Ph.D programme. A high degree of freedom and autonomy shape the positive work ethos and creativity in the Institute. The TISS offers a very challenging but fulfilling academic environment and opportunities to scholars committed to creating a just society through education, generation of knowledge and field action.

The School of Human Ecology (SHE) has a broad, holistic view of the psycho-social adaptability of individuals, the relationships between individuals, their societies and the environment. The emphasis of the School is on education and training, with a focus on developing skills for interventions for the well-being of individuals and families. Training in counselling, psychotherapy and preparation of professionals and personnel at various levels of human development is addressed through the post-graduate programmes. Research is at the heart of the School's activities.

The Institute invites interested scholars for walk in interview for two positions of Assistant Professors for School of Human Ecology. The posts will be on contract basis for a period of one Semester upto October 31, 2019 and extendable based on the requirement by the Institute.

Date of Interview: Eligible candidate may register between 9.30 am and 10.00 am at the Reception Quadrangle, Main Campus, TISS, Mumbai and attend the walk in interview at 10

a.m. onwards on May 4, 2019. Only those candidates meeting the minimum required qualifications will be allowed to appear for the walk in interview.

How to apply: The eligible candidates are required to attend the walk in interview along with six sets of resume, two colour passport size photograph, one set of self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates in support of the essential qualification & experience and original certificates for verification.

Remunerations: Consolidated Pay @ Rs. 55,000/-p.m. (Pay Band Rs. 15600 39100 ; AGP Rs. 6000/-)

Educational Qualification:

Eligibility (A or B) :

A.

i) A Masters degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Psychology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.

ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET :

Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET /SLET /SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor subject to the or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions fulfillment of the following conditions :

a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;

b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;

c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;

d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET.

OR

B. The Ph.D degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: (i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) theTimes Higher Education (THE) or (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

The candidate having M.Phil / Ph.D in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology from RCI or UGC recognized institutes with two years relevant field practice / teaching experience and publications will be given preference.

The candidate will be required to teach in M.A. Applied Psychology and the M.Phil in Applied Psychology programs of TISS, coordinate fieldwork activities of the students of M.A. Applied Psychology and M.Phil in Applied Psychology, provide mentorship to students who need assistance, help in supervision of fieldwork, supervise psychological assessment and carry out other activities necessary for smooth functioning of the Centre. The Assistant Professor will work under the supervision of the Dean, School of Human Ecology. Candidates based in Mumbai, with knowledge of the city will be preferred.

Please note-

No TA / DA is payable for appearing for the interview.

The candidate must meet Essential Educational Qualification and specified work experience.

Dy. Registrar (P&A)