Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Law

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of LawBITS Law School invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Law.

Location: BITS Law School @ BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus.

Kalyan, Maharashtra. IndiaStart Date: December 2026 About BITS Law SchoolBITS Law School is committed to delivering a transformative legal education that integrates rigorous legal scholarship, interdisciplinary learning, and technology-enabled pedagogy. Our aim is to nurture future leaders who are equipped to contribute to a fair, just, and inclusive society. Position OverviewBITS Law School is seeking dedicated and dynamic faculty members who will contribute to:high-quality teaching and innovative pedagogyimpactful legal scholarship and researchacademic leadership and institution-buildingSuccessful candidates will actively participate in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentoring, while contributing to the growth of a vibrant academic community.Key ResponsibilitiesFocus AreasWe are looking for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:Evidence LawLabor LawPublic International LawAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Legal Aid ClinicTechnology Law: IT | Communication GovernanceFamily LawPolitical Science: Intl. Relations, Political RiskFinance | Organizational BehaviorCandidates who are able and willing to teach across two or more of these areas will be strongly preferred.Educational Qualifications For Assistant / Associate ProfessorLL.M. from a reputed Indian or international university.PhD/ SJD in Law completed OR currently in progress at a recognized institution.For ProfessorPhD or SJD in Law from a reputed Indian or international university. Experience & Skills For Assistant/ Associate ProfessorPrior teaching experience or significant professional experience in relevant areas (litigation, law firms, policy research, or academia) will be preferred.Demonstrated interest in legal scholarship and interdisciplinary engagement.For ProfessorMinimum 10 years of teaching experience at a reputed law school or university.Authorship of at least one scholarly monograph published by a recognized academic press.Minimum 10 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals or edited academic volumes.Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship will be an advantage.Faculty members will be expected to:Design and deliver engaging courses using innovative pedagogical approaches such as the Socratic method, case-based teaching, and experiential learning.Maintain an active research agenda and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic outlets.Contribute to curriculum development and academic program design.Mentor and advise students on academic and professional development.Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and academic governance.What We OfferCompetitive compensation, commensurate with experience and academic credentials, aligned with leading institutions in India.Research and conference grants, including support for international academic engagements.A collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant campus environment.Opportunity to contribute to the foundational years of a new law school