Law Faculty Recruitment at Sarala Birla University, Ranchi: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor (Apply by 10 November 2026)

Sarala Birla University is a self-financed private unitary university in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Sarala Birla University Act, 2017 (Jharkhand Act 13, 2017) was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand in 2017.

The university aims to build an egalitarian global society based on national integrity, equality, social justice, secularism, freedom and fraternity, international understanding and a scientific approach to the problems of society, as enshrined in the constitution of India, through teaching-learning and curricular and co-curricular activities. Its careers page lists 5,500+ students, 65+ programs, 132+ teaching staff and 11+ faculties.

Applications are invited for the post of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Law in the Department of Law. The post is full time and based at Ranchi, Jharkhand, and is listed on the careers page as an Appointment Notification with the reference PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE-PROFESSOR/ASSISTANT-PROFESSOR---LAW-202610-N001.

The Assistant Professor in Law will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal education, conducting research, mentoring students and contributing to academic excellence within the Faculty of Legal Studies.

International Law, Intellectual Property Law, Commercial/Corporate Law and Labour/Industrial Law.

Teaching and academic duties:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate law courses (LL.B / LL.M).
• Cover core subjects such as Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Jurisprudence and other relevant areas.
• Develop course materials, case studies and practical legal learning modules.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials, moot court sessions and case discussions.
• Evaluate students through assignments, projects, moots and examinations.

• Strong knowledge of core legal subjects.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teaching abilities.
• Ability to mentor students and guide moot court activities.
• Familiarity with legal databases and research tools.

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the post of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Law, as prescribed under the relevant UGC regulations, the Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules of Legal Education and other applicable statutory or regulatory provisions.

The required postgraduate qualifications, minimum marks, NET/SET/SLET requirements, Ph.D.-related conditions or exemptions, teaching experience, research credentials and other eligibility criteria are assessed separately for each post, in accordance with the regulations in force on the date of recruitment. Candidates should clearly indicate the post for which they are applying and ensure that they satisfy the applicable requirements.

• Ph.D. in Law or a relevant allied discipline, where applicable.
• Relevant teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Research publications in recognised, peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Experience in research projects, academic writing and scholarly publications.
• Participation in conferences, seminars, workshops and Faculty Development Programmes.
• Experience in curriculum development, outcome-based education, course-file preparation and academic documentation.
• Proficiency in digital teaching tools, blended learning and innovative pedagogical methods.
• Experience in moot court activities, legal aid clinics, internships, mediation and clinical legal education.
• Experience in academic administration, student mentoring and institutional quality assurance.

• Salary as per University / UGC norms.
• Family Health Insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for research, consultancy and international academic collaboration.
• Exposure to international research programs and academic exchange initiatives.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Academic development in a dynamic and progressive educational environment.

Use the Apply for this Position button on the Sarala Birla University careers page. The last date to apply is November 10, 2026. The page gives the phone number 7257003458 (9am–5pm) for the post.

The university is at Birla Campus, Vill.- Ara, P.O.- Mahilong, Ranchi- Puruliya Highway, Ranchi-835103. The careers page also gives the address as Birla Knowledge City, PO-Mahilong, Purulia Road, Ranchi-835103 (Jharkhand).

Contact details on the page: Toll Free - 18008906077, email info@sburanchi.ac.in and admissions@sbu.ac.in, Monday - Saturday, 09:00 hrs - 17:00 hrs.