Call for Applications – Chair Professor | Department of Revenue Chair
April 1, 2025
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for the position (1 vacancy) of Department of Revenue (DOR) Chair Professor. This is a full time position, based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru on contract basis for 5 years (extendable) or till the age of superannuation i.e., 65 years, whichever is earlier.
About NLSIU
NLSIU was established in 1987 and is a premier institution for legal excellence in India. The University has remained the undoubted leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among Law Universities in the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.
NLSIU along with the Department of Revenue, Government of India, has established the Department of Revenue (DOR) to recognize scholars and teachers in the field of taxation law, anti-corruption, and foreign exchange regulation, with the aim of producing high quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world class researchers and academicians to the University.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) Chair Professor will engage in research in areas of direct and indirect tax laws to (i) strengthen the working capacity of DoR in areas of legal and policy research, (ii) to build and maintain an updated knowledge database in tax law and related areas, (iii) to act as a ‘think-tank’ for DoR, and (iv) to provide necessary legal advice on demand and to support DoR in capacity building.
Role Description
The Chair Professor will lead research and scholarship and mentor faculty in taxation at the University. The Chair Professor will participate in the teaching of taxation law to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. The Chair Professor will be expected to publish high-quality research in taxation law in top ranking publications, globally. The Chair Professor will also extend training to DoR officers in Laws by way of seminars, conferences organised by NLSIU from time to time, and provide legal advice and capacity building to DoR personnel.
Application Deadline
Last date for submission of the application is April 22, 2025 (5 pm).
Please note: The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc. on or before the deadline.
For any clarifications in this regard, you may contact the University at .