Assistant Professor - Law

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Assistant Professor in Law
Department: Law
Reporting Authority: Principal of the College

Eligibility:

A PG degree (LL.M.) with minimum 55%. NET/ SET will be preferred.

Job Purpose:

To undertake teaching, research, student mentoring, and academic and administrative responsibilities in accordance with the rules and regulations of the College, the University of Mumbai, the Bar Council of India (BCI), the University Grants Commission (UGC), wherever applicable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Teaching and Academic Duties: To conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical sessions; prepare lesson plans and teaching materials; complete the prescribed syllabus within the stipulated time; maintain teaching diaries, attendance registers, and course records; and adopt effective and student-centric teaching methodologies.
- Examination and Evaluation: To conduct internal assessments, evaluate answer scripts and assignments, provide academic feedback, and perform examination-related duties, including paper setting, invigilation, and assessment, as assigned by the College.
- Student Guidance and Mentoring: To guide students in their academic progress and professional development and encourage participation in moot courts, debates, legal research, internships, legal aid activities, and other academic programmes.
- Research and Professional Development: To undertake research, publish scholarly work, participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development programmes, and keep abreast of developments in law, judicial decisions, and legal education.
- Administrative and Institutional Responsibilities: To serve on various college committees as assigned by the Principal; assist in organising academic and co-curricular activities; prepare reports and documentation; and contribute to institutional development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Practical Legal Education: To assist in conducting moot courts, mock trials, drafting exercises, legal aid clinics, legal literacy programmes, and other practical and extension activities of the College.
- General Duties: To maintain punctuality, discipline, professional ethics, and confidentiality; comply with the rules and regulations of the College and the affiliating University; and discharge any other academic, administrative, or institutional duties assigned by the Principal or the competent authority.

General Conditions: The Assistant Professor shall perform the above duties diligently and responsibly, in accordance with the applicable service conditions, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. The duties and responsibilities may be modified or supplemented by the competent authority in the interest of the institution.