Assistant Professor at Avantika University, Ujjain (School of Law)

Avantika University, part of the MIT group of institutions, is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor in its School of Law & Public Policy at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The University is looking for legal scholars committed to academic excellence, rigorous legal research, and the development of future legal professionals through innovative teaching and scholarship.

The role is open across specialisations including Criminal Law, International Law, Constitutional Law, and Corporate Law. Recruitment is on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early through the University's official openings page.

Avantika University is a design-centric institution that emphasises experiential and challenge-based learning. Its academic approach encourages learners to engage with real-world problems through analysis, reflection, ideation, synthesis, prototyping, and testing, fostering innovation and critical thinking across disciplines.

The University is part of the MIT group of institutions established by Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, a network spanning multiple universities and institutes across India. Its School of Law & Public Policy offers BA LL.B (Hons.), BBA LL.B (Hons.), and LL.M programmes. The campus is located at Vishwanathpuram, Lekoda Village, Ujjain, around 58 km from Indore Airport.

As an Assistant Professor in the School of Law, you would:

• Teach and mentor law students in your relevant area of specialisation.
• Contribute to academic research and scholarly publications.
• Participate in curriculum development and academic activities.
• Support the University's commitment to innovative and interdisciplinary legal education.
• Engage in research, institutional development, and student mentoring initiatives.

Specialisations sought include Criminal Law, International Law, Constitutional Law, and Corporate Law.

You are a good fit if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Ph.D. in Law (mandatory) or close to completion.
• LL.M. with a strong academic record.
• UGC-NET or SET qualification.
• Around 3 to 5 years of teaching and/or research experience.
• Published research in reputed national and/or international journals.

There is no application fee. Applying for this position is free.

The position is a full-time faculty appointment in the School of Law. Remuneration has not been specified in the public notification and will be discussed directly with the University as part of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates should apply through Avantika University's official current-openings page, which routes applicants to the University's recruitment application form. Keep your updated CV (with details of your Ph.D., NET/SET qualification, teaching/research experience, and publications) ready before you start.

You may also send your resume directly to the University's recruitment desk at careers@avantika.edu.in. As recruitment is on a rolling basis, applying early is advisable.

• Confirm you hold (or are close to completing) a Ph.D. in Law and an LL.M.
• Confirm you have cleared UGC-NET or SET.
• Confirm you have around 3 to 5 years of teaching and/or research experience.
• Compile your CV with a list of published research.
• Apply via the official openings page or email your resume to careers@avantika.edu.in.