Assistant Professor- Fashion Communication, Journalism & Media Studies

Position SummaryThe Assistant Professor shall be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses incommunication skills, fashion journalism, media communication, and professional writing. Thefaculty member will develop students' abilities in written, verbal, visual, and digitalcommunication, enabling them to effectively communicate fashion concepts across print, digital,and multimedia platforms. The role also includes research, curriculum development, studentmentoring, and academic administration in alignment with institutional and industry standards.Courses to be TaughtUnder the module Fashion Communication, Journalism & Media Studies, the faculty shallteach: Communication Skills Introduction to Media Communication Fashion Journalism Fashion Journalism and Writing

Qualifications

 Masters in Fashion Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies,English, Communication Studies, or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks (orequivalent grade) from a recognized university. NET/SLET/SET qualification or Ph.D. as per current UGC regulations (where applicable). Industry or academic experience in textiles, surface design, merchandising, or fashionheritage is desirable. Experience in digital publishing, content creation or media production will be an addedadvantage.

Key Responsibilities

 Deliver theory and practical courses in Fashion Communication, Journalism & MediaStudies. Develop students proficiency in written, oral, interpersonal, and professionalcommunication. Teach principles of media communication, journalism ethics, editorial practices, and contentcreation. Guide students in fashion reporting, feature writing, interviews, reviews, press releases,blogs, and digital storytelling. Integrate emerging digital communication tools, AI-assisted writing technologies, andmultimedia platforms into classroom teaching. Conduct research in fashion communication, journalism, media studies, digitalcommunication, and consumer engagement. Publish scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and present papers at national andinternational conferences. Organize workshops, guest lectures, media interactions, writing clinics, and communicationseminars. Coordinate student publications, communication events, media clubs, literary activities, andacademic outreach initiatives. Engage in consultancy, collaborative projects, and industry-academia partnerships. Design and evaluate theory examinations, studio assignments, design projects, portfolios, andpresentations. Conduct continuous internal assessments in accordance with institutional policies. Maintain accurate academic records and provide constructive feedback to students.Skills Required: Communication Fashion Journalism Media Communication Digital Skills