TEACHING AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2025-26 (FULL-TIME)
(IN LAW, FINANCE/BANKING LAW, Management)
BITS Law School, Mumbai, calls for applications for Teaching and Research Fellowship (TRFs) for 2025-26
Location: BITS Law School Mumbai Joining: Immediate
Job Description and Key Requirements:
- Assisting faculty with learning inside & outside the classroom, contributing to the development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and pedagogy meet learning objectives
- Assisting students with assignments, deadlines, team learning activities, preparation for assessments, and offering access to learning materials
- Participating in the assessment process under the guidance of the faculty, using a variety of methods and techniques, and providing timely, and appropriate feedback to students
- Contributing to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning
- Engaging in professional development as appropriate, carrying forward research work that is synergic with the School and regularly updating the subject-related knowledge base
- Holding discussion sessions and office hours for students to reinforce course material
- Liaising with the Programme Team to maintain student academic records and working with faculty to collect and distribute student assignments, assessments, grades, and feedback
- Collecting data and preparing reports on student achievement, grade assignments, and feedback to share with the Dean and faculty
- Coordinating with the Programme Team to support the logistical needs of teaching & learning
- Communicating, updating, and recording course syllabus, assignments, and materials
- Assist the Writing Centre head in designing the structure and mandate of the Writing Centre
- Support faculty and conduct workshops on critical and academic writing, creative writing, critical thinking, research methods, business writing, and public speaking
- Administer one-on-one writing tutorials for students under the BITSLAW Writing Centre
- Encouraging student participation by recommending individualized academic support, e.g., for absentee or underachieving students
- Supporting students to uphold a high standard of academic integrity and referring instances of academic dishonesty to faculty
- Supporting student internship opportunities with guest lecturers and partners
- Coordinating and assisting the Head of Examination and faculty concerning preparing for and conducting routine internal examinations
Offerings and Exposure to the TRF
- The TRF will be offered a unique opportunity to work closely with and be mentored by the faculty of BITS Law School on varied research areas
- In addition to guidance on LL.M./Ph.D. plans, and support in research and publications to strengthen their CVs, the TRFs will gain academic exposure to new emerging areas of interest and a platform to engage and network with visiting faculty and other academic stakeholders
- The TRFs will become a part of the intellectual community of BITS Pilani which includes several outstanding researchers and a vibrant student community
- The TRFs will be offered a series of research writing and critical reasoning workshops, aiding the development of their doctoral research proposals.
Essential Academic Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Law and postgraduate degree in the respective field of application (English/ History/ Economics/ Philosophy/ Political Science/ Liberal Arts), or any allied field of humanities. Preference may be given to those who have a LLM/MA/MSc, especially in law.
- NET Qualified in the respective discipline
- Broad understanding of various fields, with an ability to assist faculty in teaching including preparing learning materials and practice questions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Additional Preferred Requirements:
- For Law TRF, preference is a master's degree in law with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC scale and a consistently good academic record
- 0-3 years of work experience in an academic or professional setting with demonstrable evidence of research and writing ability
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Knowledge of legal research methodologies and familiarity with the academic publishing process is an asset
