South Asian University jobs - Professor/ Assistant Professor/ Director/ Senior Assistant

Advt. No. 1/2018

Professor/ Assistant Professor/ Director/ Senior Assistant  job vacancies in South Asian University (SAU)

Professor (one each in Computer Science and Legal Studies)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  Ph.D. degree from a recognized University/Institution; and Master’s Degree in relevant subject area with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (for Social Science and Humanities). Post-doctoral research and/or postgraduate teaching experience of at least 12 years (excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree).

Desirable  :  i. High quality research publications in journals of repute. ii. Experience in guiding doctoral research and a productive research group. iii. For laboratory based research in sciences, proven ability to get research funding from National / International granting agencies

Pay :  US$ 30,000 to 45,000 per annum

Assistant Professor (Economics)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  PhD degree from a recognized University / Institution; and Master’s Degree in relevant subject area with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (for Social Science and Humanities). Post-doctoral research/teaching experience of at least 2 years (excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree).

Desirable :  High quality research publications in reputed journals/books.

Pay :  US$ 15,000 - 20,000 - 25,000 per annum

Director (Admissions & Examinations)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 15 years related professional experience, of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or in progressively responsible positions in a University/large academic institution. Successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of admissions, transfer credit requirements, degree verification, pre-conduct and post-conduct examinations and graduation procedures and processes, transcripts, academic record-keeping, and the ability to use initiative, establish priorities and meet multiple deadlines. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; exceptional writing and speaking skills; experience of using necessary computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based student information systems including good knowledge of examination software and result automation, strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff, PhD would be desirable.

Desirable :  Familiarity with establishment matters, particularly those relating to faculty, staff and student affairs. Qualifications and experience in modern management methods. PhD and/or adequate experience in the pre-conduct and post-conduct of University examinations or other comparable examinations and also in semester system, and ability to take organizational charge of meetings of the University.

Pay :  Grade I B: US$ 27,000 to 40,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age :  54 years

Senior Assistant (Admissions & Examinations)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  A University degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade plus at least five years’ experience in Administration/Secretarial work/Stores/Purchase work/Governance (Statutory bodies meetings). Successful candidate must have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; experience of using computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based information systems, and the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Pay :  Grade V: US$ 9,000 - 13,000 - 16,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age :  40 years

Senior Assistant

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  A University degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade plus at least five years’ experience in Administration / Secretarial work / Stores / Purchase work/ Governance. The candidate should have good knowledge of rules and regulations in a University system, very good in drafting of letters, office notes/orders, background material, minutes of meetings etc. Successful candidate must be an open and communicative person with good command of English, handle and resolve recurring problems, establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision, have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively; experience of using computational tools, databases, web applications and technology based information systems, and the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff; and ability to liaise with various external agencieseffectively is essential.

Pay :  Grade V: US$ 9,000 - 13,000 - 16,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 40 years

Faculty Assistant

No. of Posts : 2

Qualifications :  Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 3 years related experience as a Personal Assistant/ Personal Secretary or office in-charge in a related organization. Successful candidate must be familiar with, and keep abreast of, new and emerging developments in the Faculty subject(s). He/she should be proficient in the use of English and be able to efficiently use computers for typing letters, reports and emails, creating databases, spreadsheets and presentations, and searching the web. Ability to take shorthand dictation will be a desirable qualification, as will knowledge of the Hindi language. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills; good writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Assistant (Housekeeping)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  Graduation with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized University. Minimum three to five years of relevant experience in a reputed educational Institute with knowledge of hygiene, sanitation and hostel services including proper documentation or relevant experience in the areas of housekeeping /services in a five star hotel.

Desirable :  Short term Diploma/Certificate in Computers and/or Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Assistant (Administration)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grades, plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Administration/Purchase/Statutory Committee meetings/Accounts. Successful candidate must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, and must be highly attentive to detail and deadlines. Experience in using a personal computer for word processing and spreadsheet databases and good knowledge of computer applications and internet is essential. The successful candidate must also have strong interpersonal skills; good English speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Assistant (Accounts)

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grades, plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years related professional experience in a large organisation. Successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, including computer applications and modern computerized recordkeeping. He/she must have high fiscal management skills and be highly attentive to detail and deadlines. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills; excellent writing and speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Personal Secretary

No. of Posts : 2

Qualifications :  Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent grades, plus at least 3 years related professional experience as Personal Secretary/Jr. Executive Assistant to senior executives in large organisations. Successful candidate will be an open and communicative person with good command of English, experience in handling telephone systems, skills in using the personal computer, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly, handle and resolve recurring problems, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision. The successful candidate must also have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills; exceptional English speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Desirable: Knowledge of shorthand in English and / or Certificate / Diploma in Office Management and Secretarial Practice.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Receptionist

No. of Post : 1

Qualifications :  Bachelor’s degree with plus 1- 3 years related professional experience. Diploma in Secretarial Practice would be desirable. Successful candidate will be an open and communicative person with good command over English, experience in handling telephone systems, skills in using the personal computer, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly, handle and resolve recurring problems, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.

The successful candidate must also have good knowledge of computer applications and internet; strong interpersonal skills; exceptional English speaking skills; strong ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Pay :  Grade VI: US$ 6,000 - 9,000 - 11,000 per annum.

Preferred Maximum Age : 35 years

Application Fee  :  A fee of US$ 18 or Indian Rs.1300/-for each application can be paid via online payment process available on this website by using credit/debit card or net banking, OR via a bank draft for US$ 18 or INR 1300/- drawn in favour of “South Asian University”, New Delhi. The applicant must write his/her name and post applied for, on the reverse side of the bank draft.

Selection Process :  All applications will be screened by a Screening committee that will shortlist candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Ability to teach and communicate effectively with students will form an important component of the assessment of a candidate for a faculty position. Candidates from outside India who are unable to attend the interview may be interviewed through Skype. A written test shall be administered to all short-listed applicants for non-academic positions in Grades II to VI.

Contract :  The initial recruitment at entry level will be on a contract appointment for five years. At the end of the contract period, a favourable assessment of performance as prescribed will result in extension / regularization of services of the employee in accordance with the byelaws of the university.