Call for Applications | Visiting Faculty for the BA (Hons) Programme
February 24, 2025
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for Visiting Faculty (2 positions) at NLSIU based out of the University campus on a contract basis for one term, (July to October 2025) with the possibility of extended engagement on a need basis. This position will be based in Bengaluru.
About the BA (Hons) Programme
As NLSIU develops into a multi-disciplinary university, in line with national and State education policies, the BA programme is an organic development from 35 years of experience in offering the integrated 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme. The NLS BA (Hons.) programme has been developed by Faculty Teams since August 2023 and approved by the Governing Bodies in 2024. This programme will offer and combine training in social sciences, humanities, and career-oriented courses in order to yield a student body that is ready for the changing character of the workforce in our times.
Role Description
The selected candidate(s) will be anchored at The Writing Centre (TWC) of the University and will be responsible for developing course curricula, teaching courses, leading tutorials on academic reading and writing, and providing individual feedback, throughout the term and in consultation with the larger teaching team at NLS.
A. Qualifications
Essential
● MA/MPhil degrees in English/ELT teaching/Linguistics or allied fields.
Desirable
● A Phd degree in English/ELT teaching/Linguistics or allied fields
B. Experience
Essential
● 2-3 years in senior high school or UG programmes at universities or in civil society organisations, training students in reading and writing;
● Ability to work closely with students;
● Attention to detail;
● Capacity to team-teach the Course.
Desirable
● Innovative approaches to teaching language skills with an emphasis on reading closely and writing clearly;
● Open to developing pedagogical methods to foster inclusive and innovative teaching.
How to apply?
Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:
1. An updated CV
2. A statement of purpose (1000 words).
3. Teaching Statement*
4. Teaching Plan**
5. Contact details and designation of two professional references
*Teaching Statement
Candidates must submit an 800 to 1000-word teaching statement describing their pedagogical philosophy, choices, and strategies to handle the quest for learning as well as diversity needs in the University – classroom and beyond.
**Teaching Plan
Candidates must submit a teaching plan that seeks to introduce a first-year undergraduate class of 60 students to reading and writing in an academic environment. When developing your teaching plan, candidates must keep in mind how to teach this class to students with divergent capacities in the English language.
The plan should include the following components:
1. Teaching resources used in designing the session(s).
2. A selection of possible readings for the class, accompanied by a brief explanation of your choices.
3. An in-class worksheet.
4. A detailed lesson plan.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
For any queries, please write to .
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is March 10, 2025 at 5 pm.