About the Positions
Nalanda University, Rajgir (Nalanda District, Bihar), an avant-garde International University under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is inviting applications for Faculty Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) across multiple disciplines for the academic year 2025–26. Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals are eligible to apply. Candidates must hold a PhD with a strong academic record and be actively engaged in research with publications in reputed international journals. This is a rolling advertisement – applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and processed in phases. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for presentations and interviews.
Position/Job Details
- Positions: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Librarian
- Institution: Nalanda University
- Location: Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, India
- Number of Posts: 32 Faculty + 1 Librarian
- Job Type: Full-time, International Faculty Recruitment (Rolling Basis)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 2025–26 Academic Year
- Salary Range:
- Professor: USD 30,000 – 45,000 per annum
- Associate Professor: USD 20,000 – 35,000 per annum
- Assistant Professor: USD 15,000 – 25,000 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD (Faculty) / M.Phil./PhD (Library Science)
Schools & Programmes Recruiting Faculty
- Historical Studies
- Ecology and Environment Studies
- Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
- Languages and Literature / Humanities
- Management Studies
- Hindu Studies
- Archaeology
- International Relations and Peace Studies
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Hindi
- Mathematics
Eligibility & Qualifications
Professor
- PhD/post-doctoral research in relevant discipline
- 6–7 years of teaching/research as Associate Professor or equivalent
- At least 10 high-quality publications
- Evidence of innovation in teaching/research
Associate Professor
- PhD/post-doctoral research in relevant discipline
- 3–5 years of teaching/research experience
- At least 8 quality publications
- Strong research and teaching record
Assistant Professor
- PhD/post-doctoral research in relevant discipline
- Good academic record with minimum 60% at Master’s level
- 3–5 quality publications
- Active research engagement
Librarian
- Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (min. 55%)
- MPhil/PhD in Library Science
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as Librarian/Deputy Librarian in reputed institutes
- Expertise in ICT, digital libraries, open-source library software
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Supervising doctoral/postdoctoral research
- Publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Developing innovative courses and academic programmes
- Contributing to institutional growth and international collaboration
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit CV/Expression of Interest with research profile and publication details to: recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Research profile/publication list
- Cover letter (optional)
Important Dates
Application Opens: 3 August 2025
- Deadline: Rolling (no last date; applications processed in phases)
- Interview Dates: Notified to shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Nalanda University
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in
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