Associate Professors / Assistant Professors for Jindal School of Journalism & Communication

About the University:

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a multi-disciplinary and research oriented university founded in 2009. JGU is a non-profit global and research focused university. JGU maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members from India and different parts of the world with outstanding academic qualifications and experience.

With over 14000 students and 1200+ full time faculty members, studying and living on a fully residential campus, JGU's twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full time faculty from over 51 countries in the world, students from over 75 countries and has collaborated with over 500 leading institutions in 75 countries to bring international learning experiences to the Indian higher education system.

JGU is ranked as India's Number 1 Private University by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has also been recognized among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. The Jindal Global Law School has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Law School and also ranked as the world’s 72nd best Law School by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. In 2020, JGU was recognized as an `Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

About JSJC:

As India’s first global media school, the Jindal School of Journalism and Communication provides a vibrant scholarly setting for the study of journalism, film and new media studies. In today’s increasingly digital, interdisciplinary and interconnected environment, our students acquire the skills and knowledge to question the status quo. We emphasize both theory and practice, enabling our students to take a mindful approach to storytelling. JSJC emphasizes hands-on multimedia training, a rigorous writing programme and the interdisciplinary social sciences, making us compatible with international media schools. Our students graduate with a greater understanding of the world, with technical skills in radio, film and TV production and find their feet as writers and storytellers.

JSJC currently offers three undergraduate study programmes: A BA (Hons) programme in Journalism & Media Studies (BAJMS); a BA (Hons) in Film & New Media (BAFNM); and a new programme starting in the Fall 2023 semester, the BA (Hons) in Corporate Communications & Public Affairs programme (BACCPA).

Jindal School of Journalism & Communication (JSJC) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Delhi- NCR invites applications for full-time faculty positions for its BA (Honours) in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs.

Positions:

We are hiring at all levels, including Associate Professors/ Assistant Professors who are willing to take up teaching and/or research assignment from Spring 2025.

Qualification & Experience:

1. Ph.D. (or equivalent) journalism, mass communication, public relations or corporate communications or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
2. Demonstrable experience of 5-7 years working in advertising, branding, marketing, creative strategy, campaign planning, PR and publicity or corporate communications in India or abroad and a track record of publishing in the field.

Compensation & Benefits: 

JGU is an equal opportunity employer and offers internationally competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with the candidate's qualification and experience.

Apart from a competitive salary, JGU offers research benefits comparable to the top international universities, along with comprehensive health and accidental insurance coverage, accommodation on the university campus, staff development allowance, research grants, research rewards for publications and other benefits.

Application Deadline:

Application process is ongoing until the successful candidate is found

Applications must include:

Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest (teaching & research)  At least two references with full contact details and e-mail information (References will not be contacted without applicant's consent)

Apply with a cover letter, full CV, two references and work portfolio at msharma@jgu.edu.in or jsjc@jgu.edu.in