Associate Professor

Job Title: Associate Professor / Professor – Psychology

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About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ accredited institution known for academic excellence, innovative teaching, and cutting-edge research. The University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities (UILAH) provides a multidisciplinary environment focused on developing intellectual, research, and practical skills in students.

Position Overview

The Associate Professor / Professor of Psychology will contribute to academic leadership, teaching, research, curriculum development, and mentoring at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The role demands active involvement in institutional development, research projects, and academic administration.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academics

• Deliver high-quality lectures in core and specialization areas (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Organizational Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, etc.).
• Design course content and update curricula aligned with NEP 2020, UGC, and CU academic guidelines.
• Mentor and supervise students in internships, research projects, and dissertations.
• Promote experiential and blended learning methods using digital tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Research & Publications

• Undertake individual and collaborative research projects with a focus on high-impact areas in psychology.
• Publish in Scopus/UGC-CARE indexed journals.
• Secure research funding through national and international grants.
• Present research at seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Academic Leadership

• Guide PhD and Masters scholars and contribute to doctoral committee work.
• Lead curriculum innovation, academic audits, and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in university accreditation (NAAC, NBA, NIRF) and policy development.

Institutional Development

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty across departments.
• Coordinate with industry, NGOs, and government bodies for outreach, training, and consultancy projects.
• Organize and contribute to FDPs, workshops, guest lectures, and value-added courses.

Qualifications

For Associate Professor

• Ph.D. in Psychology (from a UGC-recognized institution).
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in a recognized university or college.
• Minimum 7 research publications in UGC-CARE/Scopus indexed journals.
• Evidence of supervising at least one postgraduate research student.

For Professor

• Ph.D. in Psychology with specialization in any relevant sub-discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of teaching/research experience, including 3 years as Associate Professor.
• Minimum 10 high-quality publications.
• Proven experience in doctoral supervision, research project leadership, and academic administration.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in psychological testing, SPSS/R, and digital teaching platforms.
• Strong mentoring, organizational, and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to ethics, diversity, and holistic education.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV, cover letter, list of publications, and teaching/research philosophy to:

chandan.hrd(@)cumail.in