Assistant Professor of Law

Role OverviewDayananda Sagar University invites applications from qualified and research-oriented academicians for the position of Assistant Professor – Law. The candidate will be responsible for teaching, student mentoring, research, academic development and participation in institutional activities.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach undergraduate and postgraduate Law courses as assigned.Prepare and deliver lectures, course materials, assessments and examinations.Mentor students and guide academic projects, seminars and moot court activities.Conduct and publish quality research in Law and allied legal disciplines.Publish research papers in reputed peer-reviewed / UGC-CARE or other recognised journals, as applicable.Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops and faculty development programmes.Contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching-learning practices.Develop research collaborations and contribute to funded research/consultancy activities.Support academic administration, accreditation and departmental activities.Participate in institutional committees, events and other responsibilities assigned by the University.Qualification & EligibilityEssential:Ph.D. in Law from a recognised University/Institution.Master’s degree in law (LL.M.) or relevant Law discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade.Candidates should have the required NET/SLET/SET qualification where applicable, subject to the applicable UGC provisions and exemptions. Preferred ProfileStrong academic record with demonstrated research and publication experience.Research/publication experience in areas such as:Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, Human Rights Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Employment Law, Technology & AI Law, Arbitration & Dispute ResolutionExperience in guiding student research, dissertations, moot courts, legal aid activities or similar academic initiatives.Good communication, presentation and student-mentoring skills.Exposure to interdisciplinary and contemporary legal research will be an advantage.Key SkillsLaw Teaching | Legal Research | Legal Writing | Academic Mentoring | Research Publications | Constitutional Law | Corporate Law | Criminal Law | International Law | IPR | Human Rights | Legal Technology | Curriculum DevelopmentInterested candidates are kindly requested to share your profiles to careers@dsu.edu.inDATE: - 22-09-2026DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGARPRO CHANCELLOR, DSU