Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Social Science
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 04 Social Science posts in Coimbatore. Check eligibility, qualifications, deadline and application details.
Posted Date: 07-09-2026
Organization: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus, has invited applications for 04 Assistant Professor (Social Science) positions. Candidates with academic backgrounds in Political Science, Economics, Sociology or allied disciplines are eligible to apply.
The selected candidates will be involved in teaching, research, student mentoring and academic development, including interdisciplinary teaching related to law and social sciences.
Position Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
| Campus | Coimbatore |
| Position | Assistant Professor – Social Science |
| Number of Positions | 04 |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Relevant Disciplines | Political Science / Economics / Sociology / Allied Disciplines |
| Job Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Contact Email | aisl@cb.amrita.edu |
Essential Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- A Master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Sociology or an allied discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in the Master’s degree.
- NET / SET qualification, as applicable.
Candidates holding a Ph.D. may be eligible for exemption from the NET requirement, subject to applicable regulations.
The qualifications and appointment requirements will be governed by the applicable UGC / BCI guidelines.
Teaching and Academic Responsibilities
The selected Assistant Professors may be required to:
- Teach Social Science subjects such as Sociology, Economics and Political Science.
- Teach Social Science subjects in relation to law and interdisciplinary studies.
- Conduct academic and scholarly research.
- Mentor and guide students.
- Develop and update course content and syllabi.
- Contribute to departmental and academic development.
Key Responsibilities
The role may include:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Developing and updating course syllabi in line with contemporary research.
- Conducting research and contributing to academic publications.
- Presenting research at conferences and academic events.
- Mentoring students in academic and research activities.
- Designing and evaluating assignments and examinations.
- Providing constructive academic feedback.
- Participating in departmental meetings and academic committees.
- Contributing to curriculum and programme development.
- Participating in workshops, seminars and conferences for professional development.
Appointment Conditions
The appointment will be subject to applicable institutional requirements and approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) wherever required.
How to Apply for Amrita University Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham online recruitment portal.
Applicants may be required to provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Academic and professional information
- CV/Resume
- Supporting documents
The application portal accepts documents in DOC, DOCX and PDF formats, subject to the applicable upload-size limits.
Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the online application before the deadline and ensure that all required information and documents are submitted.
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
Contact Details
Email: aisl@cb.amrita.edu
Job Location
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India