Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier social sciences university in India, renowned for its contributions to the field of social work, social sciences, and public policy. Established in 1936, TISS has been at the forefront of education and research in social sciences, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The institute is committed to creating a just and equitable society through its academic programs and research initiatives.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor

🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION

• Social Work
•  Statistics
• School of Social Sciences
• Development Studies/Social Science
• Sociology

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

• Professor (Social Work, at Tuljapur off Campus) – Essential Qualification (Eligibility – A or B) : i) An eminent scholar having Ph.D. degree in Social Work and published work of high qual ity. Actively engaged in Research with evidence of published work with minimum of 10 (ten) Research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-lised journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in the Appendix II, Table 2, of the UGC Regulations 2018. ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in Social Work in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Professor or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
• Professor ( Statistics- at Hyderabad off Campus) Reserved for SC – i) An eminent scholar having Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline (Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation) and published work of high quality. Actively engaged in Re search with evidence of published work with minimum of 10 (ten) Research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-lised journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in the Appendix II, Table 2, of the UGC Regulations 2018. ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in Statistics or a closely related discipline (Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation) in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Professor or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level In situations with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
• Associate Professor (Social Work – Tuljapur off Campus) Reserved for ST – Essential Qualifications: (i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in Social Work. (ii) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) (iii) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and /or research in academic/research position in the field of Social Work in a University/College or Accredited Research Institutions/Industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.

Associate Professor  (Development Studies/Social Science -Tuljapur off Cam – pus) – Reserved for SC – (i) A good academic record, with a Ph.D. Degree in Social Science. (ii) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) (iii) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and /or research in academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor, in the field of Social Science, Humanities, Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management and interdisciplinary subjects such as Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies etc., in a University/College or Accredited Research Institutions/Industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ( Social Sciences)  – (i) A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (Economics), Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration), Languages, Management, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies etc., from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Sociology) – A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) in Sociology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

As Per Norms

💺 JOB LOCATION

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Candidates are advised to fill up online application carefully and provide information as required. Candidate must submit separate application for each post applied for. Only online applications will be accepted. Payment of Application Fee:     Rs. 2,000/- for UR. Rs. 1,500 for OBC/EWS and Women candidates Rs. 1,000/- for SC/ST Rs. 500/- for PwBD category Application without payment or short payment of application fees will not be considered.Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@tiss.ac.in with the subject line “Application for Professor Position”.  Last date of receipt of applications online is 3rd November 2026. However, (if required) it will be extended as per the date of advertisement published in “Employment News”. Guidelines for Screening and Shortlisting the candidates will be uploaded in the Institute website www.tiss.ac.in/acad-positions

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 3rd November 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400088

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications from eligible candidates for the Teaching Faculty positions

Teaching Faculty positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://tiss.ac.in/uploads/files/Final_advt_22_September_2026_-_Teaching-3.pdf

In conclusion, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Professor in Social Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a prestigious institution known for its impact in the field of social sciences. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline to be considered for this esteemed role.