About the vacancies

South Asian University (SAU) – is an internationally renowned university with a high reputation in postgraduate research and teaching- has announced one faculty member and two non-faculty member vacancies and is looking for exceptional and highly qualified, experienced scholar and non-teaching staff.

Details

Application deadlines: 30.04.2021

Organization: South Asian University (SAU)

Number of vacancies: 3

Duty station: India

The following positions are currently available.

• Professor (Economics) – One position – USD 30,000 to 45,000 per year
• Registrar – Grade I A: US$ 30,000 to 45,000 per year. Maximum Age Preferred: 54 years as on 30 April 2021.
• Director (Admissions & Examinations) – Grade I B: US$ 27,000 to 40,000 per annum. Maximum Age Preferable: 54 years as on 30 April 2021.

Benefits

SAU offers highly attractive salary packages plus various other immense benefits (you may read the details through the official link at the bottom of this page).

Who can apply?

• Nationals of eight SAARC Member Countries are particularly encouraged to apply for these vacancies.
• To apply for the teaching position, applicants should be excellent scholars, with great international recognition, whose research and teaching interests will contribute to the available academic programs of SAU.
• For non-teaching positions, candidates should be experienced professionals in their relevant.

Specifically, the eligibilities for vacancies separately are:

Professor:

Important Qualifications: 

• D. degree from a reputable University/Institution; and Master’s Degree in pertinent subject area with a grade of at least 60% or corresponding grade (for Science subjects); OR with at least 55% marks or corresponding grade (for Social Science and Humanities).
• Post-PhD research and/or postgraduate teaching experience of 12 years (minimum) (excepting the period spent for gaining the research degree).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Research publications of high reputation in journals.
• Experience in directing doctoral research and a productive research group.
• For laboratory-based research in sciences, demonstrated ability to secure research funding from National / International granting agencies.

Registrar and Director of Admission:

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Hold a master’s degree with at least 55% marks or corresponding grades, with a minimum of 15 years related professional experience in progressively responsible positions in a University/large academic institution including at least 8 years as Deputy Registrar or above (the experience requirement is 15 years of which at least 8 years is as a Deputy Registrar or in progressively responsible positions)
• Successful applicant must own comprehensive knowledge of and experience with policies, regulations and academic criteria;
• The DoA must have an exhaustive understanding of Admissions, transfer credit requirements, degree verification, pre-conduct, and post-conduct examinations and graduation procedures and processes, transcripts, academic record-keeping, and the ability to use initiative, build priorities and catch multiple deadlines.
• ability to understand rules and regulations and enforce them in varying circumstances; be able to manage web applications, intricate administrative databases, and technology-based management information systems- for Registrar;
• Experience in using necessary computational tools, databases, web applications, and technology-based student information systems including a fair understanding of examination software and result automation
• Experience with management of an office and evaluation of employees;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively;
• Outstanding writing and speaking skills;
• Robust ethical convictions and a commitment to quality service; and
• The ability to proficiently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Selection process

A Steering Committee will review applications and invite shortlisted candidates for interview. Teaching and communication ability are essential to the evaluation process.

How to apply for the available positions?

Applicants must submit their applications, together with all the mandatory documents as mentioned in the application form by post or courier to the following address.

[Acting President, South Asian University, Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi- 110021, India].

*Incomplete applications will not go noticed.

Further points to consider

• The application fee is $20 or Indian Rs.1300 for each position to be paid via an online payment portal by using credit/debit or net banking or via a bank draft.
• Don’t forget to write your name and the position applied for on the backside of the bank draft.
• Please make sure you read the general instructions and conditions before you prepare and submit your application.
• The application form is in Word format that can be filled and printed for signing and submission.

Download the application form:

For teaching vacancies

For non-teaching vacancies

For more information about the vacancies and reading the positions’ responsibilities plus benefits, please refer to the website of South Asian University.

You may also like to apply to SAU Scholarship for 8 SAARC Member States:

SAARC Scholarships 2021-2022 at South Asian University, India