Faculty Recruitment Procedure

FACULTY RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, JAIPUR

Creation of posts, method of recruitment and procedure of appointment to such posts –

1. The employees shall consist of the following categories, namely:
2. Teaching staff
3. Non-teaching staff

The teaching staff of the University will comprise of the following:

1. Professor
2. Associate Professor

• Assistant Professor

2   Recruitment

2010. i) The University will issue all-India advertisement for recruitment to the teaching posts in leading national dailies/electronic media and make appointments thereto on all India basis on the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2010.
2011. ii) In order to attract best talents, the University may make rolling advertisements whereby eligible candidates   can   submit   their   applications   for   different   faculty   positions throughout the year.

3   Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. The terms and conditions with regard to the minimum qualifications and other terms and conditions as prescribed in the UGC Regulations ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2010 and amended from time to time, shall be followed.
2. In addition to  the  above,  the  Vice-Chancellor  may  prescribe  in  consultation  with  the concerned Dean of Faculty Council, to the Academic Council such specification or any other condition as required for the post to be filled up.

The minimum qualifications required for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor are as under:

(i) Professor

1. a) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification(s) in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline having secured minimum 65% marks in class X, XII, Graduation and Post Graduate and published works in foreign journal of repute.
2. b) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level and conducting at least two sponsored project/research or consultancy jobs of high value.

OR

1. a) An outstanding professional, with an exceptional accomplishment established reputation in the relevant field, who has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, to be substantiated by credentials. The person should have proven record of having high level network in Industry and/or Academia.

(ii) Associate Professor

1. a) Good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines. Throughout minimum 65% marks will be required to be eligible.
2. b) A minimum of   five   years   of   experience   of   teaching   and/or   research   in   an academic/research  position  equivalent to that of  Assistant Professor in  a University, College  or  Accredited  Research  Institution/industry  with evidence of doing more than one sponsored project/research or consultancy.

(iii) Assistant Professor

1. Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 65% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s level.
2. Degree level in a relevant subject from a recognized University.
3. Relevant grade  which  is regarded as equivalent of 65% wherever the grading system is followed by a recognized university shall also be considered eligible.
4. Exceptionally brilliant student with 70% above marks throughout class X, XII and B. Tech degree from ‘A’ category institution/Universities may be appointed subject to his/her completing M. Tech degree within three years of such appointment. This exception is only for B. Tech degree course.

4   Shortlisting of Applications

1. a) The prescribed qualification and experience will be minimum, and the mere fact that a candidate possessing the same will not entitle him /her for being called for interview.
2. b) The University will have the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview, based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee constituted as per the Regulations for this purpose, to a reasonable number on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed or by any other condition that it may deem fit.
3. c) The Scrutiny  Committee  for  applications  may  evolve  criteria  for  shortlisting  the candidates to be called for the interview as per the UGC Guidelines in consultation with the Vice Chancellor.

5       Reservation Policy

The rules and procedures, prescribed by the State Government, Govt. of India, MHRD and UGC in respect of the Reservation policy for reserved categories shall be followed.

6       Process of Selection

1. a) The overall selection procedure shall incorporate transparent, objective and credible methodology of analysis of the merits and credentials of the applicants based on weightages given to the performance of the candidate in different relevant dimensions and his/her performance on a scoring system proforma.
2. b) Universities may  assess  the  ability  for  teaching  and/or  research  aptitude  through  demonstration lecture classes in a class room situation or demonstration on the capacity to use latest technology in teaching and research at the interview stage.
3. e) The process of selection of faculty member position shall involve inviting the bio-data with duly filled Performance Based Appraisal System proforma developed by the University.

7          Selection Committee

7.1) The  Selection  Committee  for  the  post  of  Professor  in  the  University shall  have  the following composition.

1. The Vice Chancellor or his/her representative shall be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee.
2. An academician nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
3. One expert in the concerned subject nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
4. Dean of the concerned Faculty Council, wherever applicable.

7.2) The Selection Committee for the post of Associate Professor in the University shall have the following composition.

1. The Vice Chancellor or his/her representative shall be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee.
2. An academician nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
3. One expert in the concerned subject nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
4. Dean of the concerned Faculty Council, wherever applicable.

7.3) The Selection Committee for the post of Assistant Professor in the University shall have the following composition.

1. The Vice Chancellor or his/her representative shall be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee.
2. An academician nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
3. One expert in the concerned subject nominated by the Dean of Faculty.
4. Dean of the concerned Faculty Council.

7.4) The Registrar, and while the office of the Registrar is vacant, the Deputy Registrar nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for the purpose, shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Selection Committee.

7.5) At least two members, including Chairperson and one subject expert shall constitute the quorum.

7.6) The University shall issue to each member a Notice before the meeting, stating the time and venue of the meeting. Meeting of the Selection Committee shall be fixed after prior consultation with, and subject to the convenience of Vice Chancellor’s nominee and of the nominated experts.

7.7) Recommendations may be made with a condition attached to the concurrence of the future events.

7.8) The Selection  Committee, after considering a candidate for the post of Professor or Associate Professor, may, if it is of the opinion that he or she will be suitable choice for the next lower post, can make such recommendation. If any candidate is recommended by the Selection Committee for appointment in relaxation of any of the prescribed conditions relating to qualifications, age, experience etc., it shall be so stated and recorded.

7.9) When the Selection Committee considers it fit to recommend a higher initial pay or advance increments to be offered to a selected candidate, it shall be with approval of the Chief Finance Officer.

8     Appointment

1. In case of selection to two or more posts on the same date, the recommendations shall invariably be  made  in  order  of  merit  of  the  selected  candidates  for the purpose  of determining seniority in service.
2. Number of posts advertised may be treated as indicative and not exhaustive. The University shall have the right to increase/decrease the number of posts at the time of selection and make appointments accordingly.

III. The Selection Committee’s recommendations, shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date of such approval.

1. In cases  of  any  disputes  any  suites  or  legal  proceedings  against  the  University,  the jurisdiction shall be restricted to the Courts in Chomu, Jaipur.