Professor of Practice (2 full-time positions) at National Law University Delhi, Dwarka [Apply by 31 October 2026]

National Law University Delhi, Dwarka (a University of Law established by Act No. 1 of 2008), has invited Expression of Interest for two Professor of Practice positions on a full-time basis, under Ref. No. NLUD/Admin./2026/2864 dated 12 October 2026. The University invites highly eminent persons in the inter-disciplinary field of legal education and research: eminent professors, superannuated judges, bureaucrats, senior advocates and other professionals who have time and passion to contribute to legal education and research. Applications are to be made as per the UGC Guidelines for Engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges.

• Professor of Practice (Full Time), Corporate Industry and Other Organizations: 1 position
• Professor of Practice (Full Time), Law & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance and related areas: 1 position

Monthly remuneration is Rs. 1,50,000 for each Professor of Practice position. The job location is Dwarka, New Delhi.

• Distinguished experts who have made remarkable contributions in the relevant profession, with proven expertise in a specific profession or role.
• At least 15 years of service or experience in the relevant profession, preferably at a senior level.
• A formal academic qualification is not considered essential if the candidate has exemplary professional practice in lieu.
• Candidates are exempted from the requirement of publications and other eligibility criteria stipulated for the recruitment of faculty members at the Professor level.
• Candidates should have time and passion to contribute to legal education and research, and the skills to carry out the responsibilities below.
• Detailed eligibility criteria are as per the UGC Guidelines. The notice asks candidates to confirm that they fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the last date for receipt of applications; eligibility is decided on the information submitted up to that date only, and no additional documents are considered afterwards.

• Develop and design courses and curriculum.
• Introduce new courses and deliver lectures as per institutional policies.
• Encourage students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects and provide the necessary mentorship for these activities.
• Focus on enhanced industry-academia collaborations.
• Conduct workshops, seminars, special lectures and training programmes jointly with regular faculty members of the University.
• Carry out joint research projects or consultancy services in collaboration with regular faculty members of the University.

• The appointment is full time, on a purely temporary basis. It does not confer any right to regularization and does not carry the benefits applicable to regular faculty.
• It is subject to verification of antecedents, and may be terminated at any time due to misconduct, unsatisfactory performance or subsequent ineligibility.
• The rules and regulations of National Law University Delhi apply to the selected candidate.
• Under the UGC Guidelines, the engagement may be initially for up to one year, with extension decided after an assessment. The maximum duration of service at an institution should not exceed three years, extendable by one year in exceptional cases, and the total service should not exceed four years under any circumstances.
• The UGC Guidelines also state that the Professor of Practice position is not open for those in the teaching profession, serving or retired. Read the Guidelines before applying.

The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for all other categories, paid online and non-refundable. SC/ST and PwD category candidates are exempted.

• Read the UGC Guidelines to confirm eligibility.
• Visit the University careers portal at careers.nludelhi.ac.in and fill in the application form. Apply only online.
• Upload the required self-attested documents and testimonials.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 online, unless exempted as an SC/ST/PwD candidate.
• Submit the online application by 31 October 2026, 11:59 p.m.
• Email your details, ideas, plans and curriculum vitae to opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in, specifying your intent to apply for Professor of Practice.
• Candidates currently in employment must submit their application through proper channel.

• Curriculum vitae along with ideas and plans for the position
• Self-attested documents and testimonials supporting the claimed professional experience
• Proof of online application fee payment, unless exempted
• SC/ST/PwD certificate, if claiming fee exemption
• Application forwarded through proper channel, for candidates currently in employment

Applications that are incomplete, received after the last date, or not supported with the prescribed application fee and required self-attested documents or testimonials will be rejected.

• Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting of candidates based on criteria decided by the University.
• Interview or interaction with shortlisted candidates. Details are sent to the communication channel mentioned in the application; there is no walk-in. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or interaction.
• Mere possession of the prescribed qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. The University's decision on eligibility, shortlisting and selection is final and binding, and no correspondence is entertained.
• If a candidate is found at any stage to be ineligible, to have given false or incorrect information, concealed facts or submitted fake documents, the candidature or appointment is cancelled and may lead to legal action. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application, withdraw the advertisement, modify the selection process or withhold the post at any stage without assigning any reason.

• Notification date and application start date: 12 October 2026
• Last date to apply online: 31 October 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

Updates, if any, are published on the University website (www.nludelhi.ac.in) only.

For any queries, write to opportunities@nludelhi.ac.in. The University's address is The Registrar, National Law University Delhi, Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078.