Recruitment for Professors, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

(Estd. under Govt of A.P. Act No. 32 of 2008)

Plot No. 116, Sector-11, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam-530017

Ph: 0891-2529952, Fax: 0891-2502369

E-mail:registrardsnlu@gmail.c om, Website:www.dsnlu.ac.in

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TEACHING POSTS (UGC PAY SCALES)

Sl.#	Name of the Post	Reservation	Roster Point
1.	Professors (Law)	03- Unreserved	-
2.	Associate Professor (Law)	01 OC (W) 02 SC (W) 03 OC 04 BC-A (W) 05 OC 06 PH(VH)(W)	01 02 03 04 05 06
3.	Assistant Professor (Law)	01 OC (W) 02 SC (W) 03 OC 04 BC-A (W) 05 OC 06 PH(VH)(W) 07 SC 08 ST (W)	01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
The prescribed application along with details can be downloaded from University website: www.dsnlu.ac.in . Filled in application form along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) towards registration fee drawn in favor of The Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University payable at Visakhapatnam and the same should be sent to: The Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Plot No. 116, Sector XI, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam 530 017, Andhra Pradesh. The last Date for receipt of duly filled-in application along with application fee is 17-02-2014. For further details please visit our website: www.dsnlu.ac.in Note: Every effort would be made by DSNLU to recruit Women candidates against the slot earmarked for them in the running roster. But, however, wherever it is not feasible or desirable to recruit Women candidates, the DSNLU will have the liberty to recruit male candidate(s) and the next relevant slot will be reserved for Women. Date: 18-01-2014 Sd/- Visakhapatnam REGISTRAR

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PROFESSOR OF LAW (37400-67000+AGP 10000-UGC Scales)
A. (i)	Essential Qualifications: An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification in the concerned/ allied/relevant discipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/or research / policy papers in indexed / ISBN/ISSN numbered journals and/or ISBN/ISSN numbered books and the University developed ISBN/ISSN numbered list of journals/books hosted in the website of the concerned University.
(ii)	A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National Level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level.
(iii)	Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process.
(iv)	A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in the Regulations.
	OR
B.	An outstanding professional with established reputation in the relevant field who has made significant contribution to knowledge.
Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses and technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN LAW (37400-67000+AGP 9000-UGC Scales)
(i)	Essential Qualifications: Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
(ii)	55% of the marks, or equivalent grade wherever grading system is followed at the Masters degree level.
(iii)	A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic / research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University / College or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/or research/policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered books/journals and University developed - ISBN/ISSN list of journals hosted in the website of the concerned University.
(iv)	Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
(v)	A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in the Regulations.
Desirable Specialization: 1. Tax Laws; 2. Corporate / Security Law 3. Criminal Law 4. Maritime Law 5. Business Law 6. Labour Law Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses and technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN LAW (15600-39100+AGP 6,000-UGC Scales)
(i)	Essential Qualifications: Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% of the marks or equivalent grade where grading system is practiced at the Masters degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
(ii)	Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
(iii)	Holders of Ph.D. degree as on the date of Notification of these Regulations, along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D. degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for award of M.Phil /Ph.D Degree), Regulations, 2009 and so adopted by the university, shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
	Desirable Specialization: 1. Environmental Law 2. International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights 3. International Trade 4. Constitutional Law / International Law 5. Business Laws 6. Criminal Law / Torts 7. Banking and Insurance 8. Intellectual Property and Cyber Laws

RECRUITMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

3.3.0 The minimum requirements of a good academic record, 55% of the marks at the masters level and qualifying in the National Eligibility Test (NET), or an accredited test (State Level Eligibility Test - SLET/SET), shall remain for the appointment of Assistant Professors.

3.3.1 The candidate applying for the post of Assistant Professor in Law shall not exceed the age of 35 Years (For SC/ST/BC and Women, the upper age limit will be relaxed by 5 years)

3.3.2. NET/SLET/SET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. Provided, however, that candidates, who are or have been awarded Ph. D. degree in compliance of the University Grants Commission (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempt from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/ SLET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities / Colleges / Institutions.

3.3.3 Reference to Ph.D-s in these Regulations shall be taken as a doctoral degree from a University following the above UGC Regulations of 2009 regarding registration process, course work, and evaluation process with effect from the date of issue of such guidelines by UGC. The exemption from NET/SLET/SET will not be applicable to Ph.D degrees awarded by the universities who have not adopted and followed the above UGC Regulations of 2009, provided the Universities have adopted the guidelines issued by UGC from time to time to accord exemption of the Ph.D. degree holders from acquiring a pass in NET/SLET/SET.

3.3.4 NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET/ accredited test is not conducted. Any relaxation in the prescribed qualification, including the NET exemption, can be made only by the University Grants Commission in a particular subject in which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.

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Such relaxation would be based on the application made by only the affected universities for the specified subject(s) and for a specified period based on sound justification.

Provided in case of State Universities, where NET/SET/SLET qualified candidates are not available, the concerned Universities may grant exemption only with the concurrence of the respective State Government.

Provided further in case of Central Universities such exemption can be granted by the concerned University only with the concurrence of the UGC.

Provided further that exemption so granted in both the cases stated above, shall be subject to the condition that the candidates shall acquire their NET/SLET/SET qualification, preferably within a period of 2 years, failing which they shall not be eligible for any increments in their pay scales and for seniority for the years of service rendered by them without such qualifications. The eligibility for increments and service seniority shall become operational from the date of qualifying for NET/SLET/SET or acquiring Ph.D. Degree as per the UGC Regulations, 2009.

3.3.5 The 55% marks in Masters level should be insisted upon for those entering the system from outside and at the entry point of Assistant Professors, Assistant Librarians, Assistant Director of Physical Education.

3.4.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and masters level for the SC/ST/ Differently-abled (Physically and visually handicapped) categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions. Rounding off of marks to make it to 55% or 50% as the case may be through grace mark procedure etc., by universities is not permissible for claiming relaxation.

3.5.0 A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. degree holders, who have passed their Masters degree prior to 19th September, 1991.

3.6.0 Relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed by a recognized university shall also be considered eligible.

3.7.0 The Ph.D. should be a compulsory requirement for the designation of Professors.

3.8.0 Ph.D. shall be a compulsory requirement for all candidates applying for direct recruitment as Associate Professors.

3.9.0 The period of time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D shall not be considered as research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions.

Important Dates

	Start Date	End Date
Notification Issued		18-Jan-2014
Applications		17-Feb-2014

Notification Issued By

Organization : Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Organization City, State : visakhapatnam, andhra pradesh
Organization Website : www.dsnlu.ac.in