Associate Professor / Professor – Dept of Law

  • Published on 07/15/2026
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Description:

Position: Associate Professor / Professor – Dept of Law

Department: Law

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Brainware University, Barasat, West Bengal


About the Role:


Brainware University invites applications from accomplished academicians and legal professionals for the position of Associate Professor / Professor in the School of Law. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background, a proven record of teaching, research, publications, and academic leadership in accordance with UGC/BCI norms.


Eligibility Criteria:


  • Ph.D. in Law (Mandatory)
  • LLM with an excellent academic record from a recognized university.
  • Must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by UGC and the Bar Council of India (BCI).


Experience:


1.Associate Professor

  • Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in a recognized university, college, or research institution.
  • API Score must be above 80 for the last academic session.
  • Demonstrated record of quality research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-CARE/Scopus-indexed journals.
  • Experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic administration will be preferred.


2.Professor

  • Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, including significant experience at the Associate Professor level.
  • API Score must be above 120 for the last academic session.
  • Atleast 1 PhD Awarded Scholar under your guidance.
  • Strong research profile with high-quality publications, funded research projects, and academic leadership.
  • Proven ability to guide doctoral scholars and contribute to institutional development.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputed journals.
  • Guide student research projects, dissertations, and doctoral scholars.
  • Develop and update course curriculum in line with UGC and BCI guidelines.
  • Participate in accreditation, academic planning, and institutional development activities.
  • Organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and legal awareness programs.
  • Contribute to consultancy, legal aid initiatives, and interdisciplinary research.
  • Undertake administrative and other academic responsibilities assigned by the University.


Desired Skills:


  • Excellent communication and classroom delivery skills.
  • Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting abilities.
  • Experience with outcome-based education (OBE) and accreditation processes.
  • Ability to secure research grants and foster industry/legal collaborations.
  • Leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.


How to Apply:


Interested candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected]/ [email protected] or contact 8777287527/ 8826441799 for further information.

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