Applications are invited for faculty and academic administration positions at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat, Delhi NCR, for Fall 2026.
About JGLS
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is globally ranked as India’s Best Law School by QS World Rankings for five consecutive years.
At JGLS, faculty excellence is anchored in the interrelated pillars of Teaching, Research, and Service, reflecting the University’s commitment to intellectual leadership, innovation, and public purpose. Faculty members are expected to contribute as educators, scholars, and engaged institutional leaders committed to excellence, collaboration, and the sustained advancement of the University’s mission.
Positions Available
Faculty Positions
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
- Lecturer
- Professor of Practice
- Associate Professor of Practice
- Assistant Professor of Practice
Academic Administration Positions
- Academic Dean, JGLS
- Director, Office of Applied Legal Studies (JGLS)
Subject Areas
Applications are invited for full-time faculty positions in Law and Allied Disciplines in the following subject areas:
- English
- Political Science
- History
- Criminal Law
- Company Law
- Law of Torts, MV Accident and Consumer Protection Law
- Jurisprudence
- Family Law
- Criminology
- Constitutional Law
- Environmental Law
- Interpretation of Statutes
- Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
- Labour Law
Note: For the subject areas of Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, candidates with a PhD will be given preference.
JGLS is also inviting applications for the positions of Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Practice in the areas of:
- Civil Procedure Code
- Banking Law
Eligibility
Professor
A candidate applying for the position of Professor must demonstrate distinguished academic standing, sustained scholarly excellence, leadership, and substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge, institutional development, and academic leadership.
- A PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching, research, or equivalent distinguished academic/professional experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and academic leadership.
- A distinguished and sustained research profile evidenced by substantial scholarly publications and recognised academic contributions.
- Evidence of disciplinary influence, scholarly leadership, and institutional contribution.
Associate Professor
A candidate applying for the position of Associate Professor must demonstrate established excellence across Teaching, Research, and Service.
- A PhD in the relevant discipline is preferred.
- A minimum of 5–8 years of teaching, research, or equivalent academic/professional experience.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and academic engagement.
- A strong and consistent research profile evidenced by high-quality scholarly publications and related academic contributions.
- Evidence of doctoral supervision, research mentorship, institutional service, and academic leadership.
Assistant Professor
A candidate applying for the position of Assistant Professor must demonstrate strong potential and competence across the three core dimensions of Teaching, Research, and Service.
- Demonstrated teaching competence or potential, including prior teaching experience, curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, or evidence of effective classroom engagement.
- A developing research profile evidenced by scholarly publications, book chapters, monographs, policy papers, conference presentations, or equivalent academic contributions.
- Evidence of institutional, academic, or professional service.
- Active engagement in research collaborations, conferences, externally funded projects, interdisciplinary initiatives, or academic networking.
- Alignment with the University’s broader mission of teaching excellence, research innovation, collegiality, and institutional contribution.
Lecturer
A candidate applying for the position of Lecturer must demonstrate strong foundational competence in Teaching, Research Potential, and Institutional Engagement.
- A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university.
- Prior teaching, industry, professional, or research experience relevant to the discipline shall be viewed favourably.
- Evidence of research aptitude, including publications, conference papers, research assistance, or participation in scholarly activities.
- Preference may be given to candidates with peer-reviewed publications, active research engagement, or demonstrated academic promise aligned with disciplinary expectations.
- Demonstrated contribution to student mentoring, academic support, institutional activities, or professional engagement.
Academic Dean, JGLS
JGLS greatly values candidates with:
- Minimum 5 years of academic work experience at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in a reputed higher education institution.
- An exceptional academic and administrative record with demonstrated leadership in academia.
- Proven experience in curriculum design, academic planning, accreditation processes, and quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of pedagogy, interdisciplinary education, and innovative teaching methodologies.
- Ability to oversee academic policies, faculty coordination, student learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness.
- Experience in managing academic governance, assessments, programme reviews, and regulatory compliance.
Director (Office of Applied Legal Studies)
JGLS greatly values candidates with:
- A distinguished record in mooting, advocacy, legal research, and experiential legal education.
- A minimum of 5–10 years of academic, professional, or equivalent experience in legal education, litigation, advocacy training, dispute resolution, or moot court administration.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and preparing students or teams for national and international moot court, mediation, negotiation, arbitration, or client counselling competitions.
- Strong expertise in oral advocacy, memorial drafting, legal reasoning, courtroom strategy, negotiation, and dispute resolution practices.
- Experience in organising and managing moot court competitions, ADR events, negotiations, client counselling, and advocacy-related programmes.
- Strong academic, judicial, and professional networks.
- Demonstrated leadership in building a culture of competitive advocacy, teamwork, discipline, ethics, and professional excellence.
Salary and Benefits
JGU is an equal opportunity employer and offers internationally competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
JGLS also offers:
- Professional development allowance for conferences and development projects.
- Competitive research grants.
- Health coverage.
- Incentives for publications and teaching excellence.
- Excellent research and teaching facilities.
- Opportunities to work with internationally qualified and highly motivated peers in a multidisciplinary setting.
- State-of-the-art campus and sports infrastructure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may email their application with the subject line:
“Application for JGLS Faculty Position”
to:
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- An expression of interest clearly highlighting their teaching and research philosophy, interests, and experience
- An academic writing sample, published or unpublished
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026
Important Notes
- JGLS is interested in hiring LL.M./PhD or equivalent graduates who have graduated or are graduating in 2025/2026 and are willing to take up teaching and research assignments in Fall 2026.
- The candidate shall be willing to take up a full-time teaching assignment and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly research.
- Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis as they are received.
- Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.
- Late submissions may be reviewed subject to availability.
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