Assistant Professor & Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 at Tezpur University – Design
Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor and Guest Faculty in Design. Check vacancies, PhD eligibility, qualifications, experience and application details.
Posted Date: 01-09-2026
Organization: Tezpur University
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Assistant Professor & Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 at Tezpur University – Design
Tezpur University, Assam invites applications for 01 Assistant Professor (Contractual) and 01 Guest Faculty position in Design under Advertisement No. 27/2026.
The Assistant Professor appointment is initially for 11 months, while the Guest Faculty engagement is for the Autumn Semester 2026 or until the regular vacancy is filled, whichever is earlier.
Position Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Tezpur University |
| Department / Area | Design |
| Positions | Assistant Professor (Contractual) & Guest Faculty |
| Assistant Professor Vacancies | 01 |
| Guest Faculty Vacancies | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Advertisement No. | 27/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Contractual / Guest Faculty |
| Assistant Professor Tenure | 11 Months |
| Guest Faculty Tenure | Autumn Semester 2026 or until regular vacancy is filled, whichever is earlier |
| Location | Tezpur, Assam, India |
Vacancy Details
1. Assistant Professor – Design
- Vacancy: 01
- Appointment: Contractual
- Initial Tenure: 11 Months
2. Guest Faculty – Design
- Vacancy: 01
- Engagement: Autumn Semester 2026 or until the regular vacancy is filled, whichever is earlier
Extension may be considered subject to satisfactory performance and applicable University requirements.
Essential Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in one of the following:
- Design
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- Visual Communication Design
Bachelor’s Qualification
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree / minimum 4-year Diploma in:
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Applied Arts
- Architecture
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with First Class or equivalent.
Master’s Qualification
Candidates should also possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma with First Class or equivalent in a relevant, concerned or allied discipline, including:
- Industrial Design
- Visual Communication
- Fine Arts
- Applied Arts
- Architecture
- Interaction Design
- New Media Studies
- Design Management
- Ergonomics
- Human Factors Engineering
- Indian Craft Studies
- Related Engineering or Design disciplines
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Preference may be given to candidates having:
- At least 2 years of professional design experience
- Experience in industry
- Experience in research organizations
- Professional design practice experience
- Teaching or research experience in a University
- Teaching or research experience in an Institute of National Importance
Relevant Academic Areas
The positions are particularly relevant to candidates with expertise in:
- Product Design
- Interaction Design
- Visual Communication
- Industrial Design
- New Media
- Design Management
- Ergonomics
- Human Factors
- Fine Arts
- Applied Arts
- Architecture
- Indian Craft Studies
Remuneration
The post-wise remuneration / honorarium is not specified in the provided advertisement details.
Candidates should refer to the complete Tezpur University Advertisement No. 27/2026 for the applicable salary, honorarium and service conditions.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Updated CV / Resume
- Educational qualification certificates
- Academic mark sheets
- Ph.D. certificate
- Experience certificates
- Teaching / research experience details
- Professional design portfolio, where applicable
- Other documents prescribed by Tezpur University
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure prescribed in Tezpur University Advertisement No. 27/2026.
Candidates should carefully check the complete notification for:
- Application procedure
- Application form
- Application deadline
- Interview details
- Required documents
- Remuneration
- Selection process
- Venue / online application details
Important Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 27/2026 |
| Assistant Professor Posts | 01 |
| Guest Faculty Posts | 01 |
| Total Posts | 02 |
| Assistant Professor Tenure | 11 Months |
| Guest Faculty Engagement | Autumn Semester 2026 / until regular vacancy is filled |
| Application Deadline | Refer to official notification |
Address
Tezpur University
Napaam, Tezpur – 784028
Sonitpur District, Assam, India.

