Faculty Positions at Visva-Bharati University (59 openings)

About the role

Visva‑Bharati University, a central public research university in Santiniketan, West Bengal, is inviting applications for a total of 59 faculty positions across a wide range of disciplines. The university seeks qualified candidates for Professor and Associate Professor posts to join its teaching and research community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the assigned department.
• Conduct original research and publish findings in reputable journals.
• Supervise student projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Participate in curriculum development and academic planning.
• Contribute to departmental administration, committees, and community outreach.

Required profile

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in the relevant subject area.
• Eligibility under the specified reservation category (UR, OBC, EWS) as indicated for each post.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications and teaching experience (for Associate Professor, at least 3‑5 years; for Professor, senior academic standing).
• Good command of English and, where applicable, the regional language of instruction.

Required skills

• Subject‑specific academic expertise.
• Ability to design and deliver effective curricula.
• Research methodology and data analysis competence.
• Mentoring and student guidance skills.

What we offer

• Permanent academic appointment with tenure‑track progression.
• Access to university research facilities and libraries.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Competitive remuneration as per university norms.