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
Pondicherry University
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
Pondicherry University is a central university in Puducherry, India. Established in 1985, it is known for its diverse academic programs and research initiatives. The university aims to provide quality education and foster an environment of academic excellence.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Guest Faculty
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Philosophy
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
1. Master’s degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) 2. NET/SET/SLET shall be the minimum criteria for the direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor for all Higher Education Institutions, in accordance with UGC Regulations-2023.
Desirable: • Ph.D. in Philosophy. • Teaching and Research experience in the subject. • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals. • Able to Manage Workload in both Indian and Western Philosophies.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Honorarium of 1500/- per lecture Subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
💺 JOB LOCATION
Puducherry, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
• The appointment will be purely temporary. The engagement of the selected guest faculty shall be till the appointment of regular faculty or till the end of the academic year, as per the Academic Calendar, whichever is earlier. • Interested eligible candidates may send the scanned soft copies of their original certificates (including educational qualifications, experience certificates if applicable, testimonials, a recent passport-size photo, and a signed up-to-date CV) to the email ID head.phi@pondiuni.ac.in on or before 4th September 2026, Friday, to confirm their participation in the interview process. • The Candidates currently should not be receiving any other scholarship/fellowship. • No separate intimation will be sent, and no TA/DA will be paid.
Applications should be sent to the Head of the Department of Philosophy at Pondicherry University via email at head.phi@pondiuni.ac.in.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 4th September 2026
Date & Time of the Interview – 7th September 2026, Monday 11:00 am
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Department of Philosophy, Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry – 605014, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Pondicherry University invites applications from eligible candidates for the Guest Faculty position in the Department of Philosophy.
Teaching Faculty Recruitment: View Official Notification
