Job Title: Assistant Professor – Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Department: Centre for Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Job Position:

The Centre for Psychology and Behavioral Sciences is seeking to appoint two dynamic and motivated Assistant Professors to contribute to our growing academic team. The ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and academic administration. The positions are intended to support undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in psychology and contribute to the strategic development of the Centre.

Local candidates from Himachal Pradesh will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

Deliver engaging lectures and seminars for undergraduate (B.A./B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.A./M.Sc.) courses in Psychology.
Contribute to curriculum design, development, and continuous improvement in line with academic standards.
Supervise laboratory/practical sessions and psychological assessments as required.

Research & PhD Supervision

Conduct high-quality, publishable research in any core or interdisciplinary area of psychology.
Supervise PhD scholars and guide research projects.

Academic & Departmental Administration

Assist in academic advising and mentoring of students.
Contribute to departmental coordination roles such as program coordination, admissions, student outreach, and quality assurance.
Participate in departmental meetings, assessment panels, and university-level committees as needed.

Community Engagement & Institutional Development

Contribute to public engagement, community-based projects, and university outreach initiatives.
Actively support the Centre's mission to promote psychological well-being, inclusion, and diversity.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Ph.D. in Psychology from a recognized institution (mandatory).
At least 2 years of teaching and/or research experience at the university or college level.
A research publication record in peer-reviewed journals (Scopus/Web of Science/UGC-CARE).
Demonstrated ability to supervise students at master's and/or PhD level (preferred).
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Assistant Professor of Psychology