(A Central University Established in 1994)

SILCHAR-788011, ASSAM

ROLLING ADVERTISEMENT FOR FACULTY POSITIONS

Employment Notification No. 1/2017dated 07/03/2017

Applications in prescribed format are invited from Indian nationals for filling up the following Teaching Positions in the University. The vacancy positions/reservations are mentioned below.

Faculty Positions - Silchar Campus:

Sl. No.	Department	Professor	Associate Professor
1.	Bengali	1 SC	-
2.	Biotechnology	-	1SC
3.	Business Administration	-	1ST
4.	Chemistry	1UR	-
5.	Economics	1UR	-
6.	Mass Communication	1 ST	1UR
7.	Mathematics	1 SC	1 ST
8.	Philosophy	-	1SC
9.	Sociology	-	1UR
10.	Statistics	-	1UR

Faculty Positions Diphu Campus:

Sl. No.	Department	Professor	Associate Professor
1.	Geography	1 UR	-
2.	History	1UR	-
3.	Hindi	1 SC	-
4.	Life Science & Bio-informatics	1UR	-
5.	Political Science	1 UR	-

Eligibility criteria and experience for teaching positions shall be in accordance with the UGC, Regulation, 2010 and as amended from time to time including the 4^th Amendment i.e., Regulations 2016 notified in Gazette of India on 11^th July, 2016 and MHRD guidelines.

Details of Eligibility, posts, specialization and pay scale etc and prescribed application form can be downloaded from http:// www.aus.ac.in .Application fee (Non refundable): - Teaching Positions-Rs. 1000.00 [Unreserved, OBC and Third Gender Category]. The candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWD category need not pay application fee, however, they will have to pay Rs. 100/- as postal expenses through demand draft. The filled in application form is to be submitted in a sealed cover superscribed with Post applied for & Campus name with Advertisement no. etc to The Registrar, Assam University, Raja Rammohan Roy Administrative Building, Recruitment Cell ,Silchar788 011,Assam. Mode of Payment: Application fee has to be submitted through demand draft only, drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Assam University, Silchar payable at UCO Bank, Silchar (Branch Code 2005) or State Bank of India, Silchar (Branch Code 7061). Application Fee paid through other mode of payment shall not be accepted.

Note: The medium of instruction in the University is English. This is a Rolling Advertisement, hence, applicants can send their applications throughout the year and depending upon the need of the University and availability of suitable candidates, interviews will be conducted periodically .This being the rolling advertisement, applications received from the eligible candidates up to 08/05/2017 shall be considered for the first phase of interview. Applications received after 08/05/2017 shall be considered for the next phase of interview. The University shall update the vacancy positions periodically.

N.B.: The candidates who had already applied to a position in response of employment notification no, 3/2015 dated 15/06/2015 need not apply again, however they may send their revised application as per prescribed new format of application and submit it as per instructions and guidelines of the university; no application fees shall be required for such applicants.

Registrar

ASSAM UNIVERSITY

(A Central University Established in 1994)

SILCHAR-788011, ASSAM

Details of Posts and Specializations and Eligibility.

Ref: Employment Notification No. 1/2017 dated 07/03/2017.

A. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Silchar Campus, Faculty Positions)

Sl.No	Particulars of Post and departments	Post Code	Desired Specialization
1.	Professor in Bengali (SC)	P-01012017	Open
2.	Professor in Chemistry (UR)	P-02012017	Open
3.	Professor in Economics (UR)	P-03012017	Open
4.	Professor in Mass Communication (ST)	P-04012017	Open
5.	Professor in Mathematics (SC)	P-05012017	Open

B. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Silchar Campus, Faculty Positions)

Sl.No	Particulars of Post and departments	Post Code	Desired Specialization
1.	Associate Professor in Biotechnology (SC)	PA-01012017	Open
2.	Associate Professor in Business Administration (ST)	PA-02012017	Open
3.	Associate Professor in Mass Communication(UR)	PA-03012017	Open
4.	Associate Professor in Mathematics (ST)	PA-04012017	Open
5.	Associate Professor in Philosophy (SC)	PA-05012017	Open
6.	Associate Professor in Sociology (UR)	PA-06012017	Open
7.	Associate Professor in Statistics (UR)	PA-07012017	Open

C. Details of posts, reservation, specialization etc. (Diphu Campus, Faculty Positions)

Sl.No	Particulars of Post and departments	Post Code	Desired Specialization
1.	Professor in Geography (UR)	PD-01012017	Open
2.	Professor in History (UR)	PD-02012017	Open
3.	Professor in Hindi (SC)	PD-03012017	Open
4.	Professor in Life Science (UR)	PD-04012017	Open
5.	Professor in Political Science (UR)	PD-05012017	Open

1. Essential Qualification for the post of Professor in Arts, Social Science, Mass Communication and Science.

(i) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification(s) in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and published work of high quality actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and /or research /policy papers.

(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level successfully

(iii) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process.

(iv) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in UGC Regulation, 2010 in Appendix III.

OR

B. An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, to be substantiated by credentials.

2. Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor in Arts, Social Science, Mass Communication and Science.

i. Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.

ii. A Masters Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).

iii. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers.

iv. Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.

v. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in UGC Regulation, 2010 in Appendix III.

3. Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor in Biotechnology:

i. 1. A Ph.D Degree with First Class at Bachelors or Masters Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering & Technology / Applied Biological Sciences, and experience of eight years in teaching, research and / or industry at the level of Lecturer or equivalent grade, excluding period spent on obtaining the research degree;

OR

ii. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following shall constitute as essential;

1. First Class Masters Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering & Technology / Applied Biological Sciences;

2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D Degree in appropriate branch of Engineering & Technology, and Industrial / Professional experience of eight years in a position equivalent to the level of Lecturer,

Provided that the recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is recommended unanimously by a 3- Member Committee of Experts appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

iii. Desirable:

1. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization;

2. Published work, such as research papers, patents filed/ obtained, books, and / or technical reports; and

3. Experience of guiding the project work/ dissertation of PG / Research Students or supervising R & D projects in industry.

4. Essential Qualification for the post of Associate Professor in Business Administration.

i. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management/Administration/in a relevant management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU/ recognized by the AICTE/UGC;

OR

First Class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost and works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body.

ii. Ph.D or Fellow of Indian Institute of Management or of an Institute recognized by AICTE and declared equivalent by the AIU.

iii. A minimum of eight years experience of teaching/industry/research/professional at managerial level excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree.

OR

iv. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following requirements shall constitute as essential requirements:

1. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management/Administration/in a relevant management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU/ recognized by AICTE/UGC,

OR

First class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant/Cost and works Accountant/Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body.

2. A minimum of ten years experience of teaching industry/research/profession, out of which five years must be at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent excluding the period spent for obtaining research degree. The candidate should have professional work experience, which is significant and can be recognized at national/international level as equivalent to Ph.D and ten years managerial experience in industry/profession of which at least five years should be at the level comparable to that of lecturer/assistant professor.

v. Without prejudice to the above, the following conditions may be considered desirable: (a) Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization; (b) Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and / or technical reports; and ( c) Experience of guiding the project work/dissertation of PG/Research students or supervising R & D Projects in industry.

Important Notes & Instructions

1. The medium of instruction in the University is English.

2. This is a Rolling Advertisement. Hence, applicants can send their applications throughout the year and depending upon the need of the University and availability of suitable candidates, interviews will be conducted periodically This being the rolling advertisement, applications received from the eligible candidates up to 08/05/2017 shall be considered for the first phase of interview. Applications received after 08/05/2017 shall be considered for the next phase of interview. The University shall update the vacancy positions periodically.

3. Candidates in service should submit application through proper channel or enclose NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE, from their present employer. However, an advance copy may be sent directly. Application received after stipulated date or incomplete will not be entertained and shall be rejected; no further correspondence will be made in this regard.

4. Eligibility criteria, experience etc shall be in accordance with the UGC, Regulation, 2010, as amended from time to time including 4^th amendment i.e., Regulations 2016 notified in Gazette of India on 11^th July, 2016 & MHRD Guidelines.

5. Mere submission of application / satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entail the candidate to be called for interview.

University reserves the right to shortlist the applications and call for interview whenever interview is held. The University also reserves the right to reject the candidature of the candidate at any stage of recruitment / selection process, if anything found false, tampered, fabricated or suppression of any information while registering the application and submitting the certificate/ testimonials.

6. University reserves the right to consider names of suitable candidates who may not apply formally.

7. If there is any change in the address after submission of application, the candidates should in his/ her own interest arrange with the post office concerned for redirection of the communication from old to new address.

8. The application form is consisting of Part-A and Part-B, an applicant shall have to fill both Part-A and Part-B and submit in a single lot. Separate application is required to be submitted for each Post.

9. Against specific reserved community quota, only candidates of that particular community will be considered. A relaxation of

5% may be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at the masters level for the SC/ST category for all posts and to the physically and visually handicapped persons in appointments as Assistant Professor. Please note - (a) Caste certificate from competent authority for SC, & ST candidates in the prescribed format have to be produced. PWD candidates claiming the benefits of reservations should submit a copy of Medical Certificate as specified in the disabilities Act of 1995 in support of their disability. (b) If the candidates wish to be considered against a specific community quota and tick the community column accordingly, their application will be rejected unless proof of community in the prescribed format is enclosed. (c) Any subsequent representation for change of community status will not be entertained under any circumstances.

10. Reservation is available for Persons with disabilities under section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights & full Participation) Act, 1995. As reservation for physically challenged candidates is on horizontal basis, the selected candidates will be placed in the appropriate category (viz SC/ST/OBC/PWD/UR).

11. The application form should be written and signed by the candidate in his own handwriting only.

12. Candidate should clearly mention the Post Code and Campus otherwise application will be rejected summarily.

13. Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other purpose.

14. The crucial date of eligibility shall be the last date of submission of the application form.

15. The University reserves the right to postpone / cancel this recruitment exercise for any / all the posts without assigning any reason.

16. Candidates who will attend the interview for the post of Professor and or equivalent will be reimbursed AC III tire train fare through shortest route and those who will attend the interview for the post of Associate Professor & Assistant Professor and/ or equivalent will be paid Sleeper class train fare through shortest route on production of relevant tickets only. Bus fare shall be reimbursed only if there is no rail connectivity.

17. Canvassing in favour of candidature both direct and indirect is strictly prohibited. Violation of this code of conduct will be

treated as misconduct and will be brought to the notice of selection committee. The University reserves the right to cancel candidature of such candidates at any point of time if found in canvassing in any form.

18. Application form Details posts etc can be downloaded from http:// www.aus.ac.in pplication fee: - For Teaching Positions-Rs. 1000.00 for General & OBC Candidates. The candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWD category need not pay . Aapplication fee, however, they will have to pay Rs. 100/- as postal expenses through demand draft. The filled in application form is to be submitted in a sealed cover superscribed with Post applied for & Campus with Advertisement no. etc to The Registrar, Assam University, Raja Rammohan Roy Administrative Building, Recruitment Cell, Silchar788 011. Mode of Payment: Application fee has to be submitted through demand draft only, drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Assam University, Silchar payable at UCO Bank, Silchar (Branch Code 2005) or State Bank of India, Silchar (Branch Code 7061). Application Fee paid through other mode of payment shall not be accepted.

19. Certificate in support of experience shall be in proper format i.e. it shall bear the organizations letter head, bear the date of issue, specific period of work, name and designation of issuing authority along with signature and official seal.

20. The University will not be responsible for postal delay in any correspondences with the applicants/candidates.

21. Application after the last date, incomplete in any respect and any fresh paper/enclosures after the closing date, shall not be considered.

22. The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a candidate, at any time, at the time of appointment or during the tenure of service. In case of fake documents, clandestine antecedents or suppression of information, services in the University shall be terminated.

23. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage, even after issue of appointment, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate(s).

24. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess at least the minimum essential qualifications and API scores, furnished with clarity.

25. No correspondence no telephonic/electronic query will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview. Canvassing directly or indirectly at any stages of the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.