Assistant Professor – Food Science, Chemistry & Computer Science

About the role

Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, is inviting applications for regular Assistant Professor positions across three departments: Food Science & Technology, Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry), and Computer Science. The university, established in 1962, now serves over 300,000 students through 34 postgraduate departments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in the assigned subject area.
• Design and update curricula, course materials, and assessment methods.
• Guide and supervise student projects, theses, and research work.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic committees, and university events.
• Engage in scholarly research, publish findings, and contribute to the university’s research agenda.

Required profile

• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant discipline from an Indian or accredited foreign university.
• Cleared the UGC/CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) or SET, or hold a Ph.D. that exempts the NET/SET requirement.
• Eligibility as per Maharashtra State Government Resolution No. Misc2018/C.R.56/18/UNI‑1 and UGC Notification dated 11‑10‑2021.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent academic appointment under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act.
• Pay scale at Academic Level‑10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400 per month) as per UGC and State Government norms.
• Opportunities for research funding, professional development, and academic growth.