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Post Name: Consultant Media Research

No. required: One

Consolidated emoluments: Rs.50,000/month

Essential Qualification: (Eligibility: A or B)

A.

• Good academic record as defined by the UGC with atleast 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)at the Master’s degree in Mass Communication from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university/institution with Communication/media research as a core subject.
• Besides fulfilling the above qualification, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test(NET)in relevant subject conducted by the UGC,CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
• Candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree) regulations, 2009 or 2016,and their subsequent amendments from time to time shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Consultant or equivalent positions in colleges/universities/institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:
  • the Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode only.
  • the Ph.D. thesis has been awarded by at least two external examiners.
  • an open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted.
  • the candidate has published at least two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which one is in a refereed journal.
  • the candidate had published at least two research papers based on Ph.D. work in Conferences/Seminars.

Or B.

• The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking at any time by any of the following :
  • Quacquarelli Symonds(QS)
  • the Times Higher Education (THE)
  • the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai.

Desirable:

• Should have worked as a media researcher for at least two years in a well established/leading media research organisation with the latest software(s) and technology.
• Should be familiar with the concepts and working knowledge of the latest technology/tools/gadgets used in the field of media research.
• Familiar with the teaching techniques with experience of teaching theory and practice based research in a reputed institution/university at the PG/Ph.D. levels.
• Should be able to conduct on-line classes and prepare and produce audio-visual educational content (MOOC’s/e-content/documentary).
• Familiar with the works related to academics like admission process (prospectus, question setting, entrance test, students interviews etc), student's norms/discipline, scheduling of classes/Time table, sessional and semester examinations(question setting/evaluation), media library/journals/research material, research projects, workshops, seminars, study tours etc.

Post Name: Consultant Film and TV

No. required: One

Consolidated emoluments: Rs.50,000/month

Essential Qualification: (Eligibility: A or B)

A.

• Good academic record as defined by the UGC with atleast 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)at the Master’s degree in Mass Communication from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university/institution with Film/TV Production/Direction/Scriptwritng etc(fiction and non-fiction)as a core subjects.
• Besides fulfilling the above qualification, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test(NET)in relevant subject conducted by the UGC,CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
• Candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC(minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree)regulations,2009 or 2016,and their subsequent amendments from time to time shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for engagement of Consultant or equivalent positions in colleges/universities/institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:
  • the Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode only.
  • the Ph.D. thesis has been awarded by at least two external examiners.
  • an open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted.
  • the candidate has published at least two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which one is in a refereed journal.
  • the candidate had published at least two research papers based on Ph.D. work in Conferences/Seminars.

Or B.

• The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking at any time by any of the following :
  • Quacquarelli Symonds(QS)
  • the Times Higher Education (THE)
  • the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai.

Desirable:

• Should have worked as a Filmmaker/TV Producer/Director for at least two years in a well established/leading film/TV production house/TV Channel/Online Film or TV website with the latest software(s) and technology.
• Should be familiar with the concepts and working knowledge of the latest technology/tools/gadgets used in the field of Film and TV production/Direction/Scriptwriting etc.
• Familiar with the teaching techniques, and experience of teaching of film/TV theory and filmmaking or TV Production in a reputed organisation at the master/Ph.D. courses level.
• Able to conduct on-line classes and prepare and produce audio-visual educational content(MOOC’s/e-content/documentary) in film/TV/Radio/ Multimedia formats for UG/PG /Ph.D. students.
• Familiar with the works related to academics like admission process (prospectus, question setting, entrance test, applicants interviews etc), students norms/ discipline, scheduling of classes/Time-table, sessional and semester examinations(question setting/evaluation),Teaching reference material/ media library/journals/research reference material, research projects, workshops, seminars, study tours etc.

Post Name: Consultant Administration and Finance

No. required: One

Consolidated emoluments: Up to Rs.50,000/month

Essential Qualification:

• Atleast a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with 55% marks from a recognised university/institution or its equivalent grade in the UGC 7 point scale along with a good academic record.
• Should have atleast five years of experience in handling administration and finance in a college/university/education and research or a government or equivalent setup at the level of a Section Officer or equivalent.
• Familiar with the GFR, government/UGC rules related to higher education.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of latest softwares for day to day work in administration and finance.
• Ability to draft various notes, letters, proposals in Hindi/English.
• Familiarity with administrative and purchase procedures and rules., budgeting, human resource management etc.
• Ability to work in a team and liaison with various inside and outside units/agencies.

Post Name: Guest Faculty

• A list of guest faculty will be prepared for the academic session 2021-22 for SJMCin various specialisations of mass communication namely Media Research; Radio,TV News and Current Affairs; Film, TV and Radio Production(Fiction and Non-fiction);Music ;Dance; Advertisement; Photography; Broadcast/Digital Technology; Development Communication; Social/Multi Media; Theatre; Graphics and Animation; Culture and Film/Media Appraciation; Media Laws and Ethics; Public Relations; National and International Issues; Writing for Media(Hindi /English),Media Management and Entrepreneurship etc.
• An honorarium of Rs.1500 per lecture shall be paid subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/month

Educational Qualification: (Eligibility: A or B or C)

A.

• Good academic record as defined by the UGC with atleast 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s degree in Mass Communication from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university/ institution with the concerned specialisation as the core subjects.
• Besides fulfilling the above qualification, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in relevant subject conducted by the UGC,CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
• Candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree) regulations,2009 or 2016,and their subsequent amendments from time to time shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Consultant or equivalent positions in colleges/universities/institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:
  • the Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in regular mode only.
  • the Ph.D. thesis has been awarded by at least two external examiners.
  • an open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted
  • the candidate has published at least two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which one is in a refereed journal.
  • the candidate had published at least two research papers based on Ph.D. work in Conferences/Seminars.

or B.

• The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking at any time by any of the following :
  • Quacquarelli Symonds(QS)
  • the Times Higher Education (THE)
  • the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai.

or C.

• Master Degree with 55% marks from a university or equivalent.
• Must have worked for atleast for 10 years in the concerned field/industry as a professional in a reputed media/research setup or have freelancedby using the latest softwares and technology.

Desirable:

• Familiar with the teaching techniques and have experience of teaching theory and supervising practicals for the PG/Ph.D. courses.
• Able to conduct on-line classes and prepare and produce audio-visual educational content(MOOC’s/e-content/ documentary) in the proposed subject for UG/PG /Ph.D. students.
• Familiar with the works related to academics like admission process (prospectus, question setting, entrance test, interviews etc), students norms/ discipline, scheduling of classes/Time-table, sessional and semester examinations (question setting/evaluation), media library/ journals/research material, research projects, workshops, seminars.

• There is no fee for filling application form for the above mentioned engagements.
• A test or interview or both will be conducted by the SJMC for selection of the candidates.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for test/interview at SJMC, Patna.
• Selection or empanelment will not confer any right of permanent appointment/regularisation.
• No. of advertised positions may vary depending on the need at the time of selection. SJMC reserves the right to hold /not to hold the selection committee for any or all of the posts.
• SJMC reserves the right to evolve a reasonable criterion for short listing of eligible candidates, if needed.
• Incomplete or application on plain paper will be rejected.
• Canvassing in any form or on behalf of the candidate will be a disqualification.
• Application form may be filled-up and mailed at [email protected] One hard copy should be posted to the Director, SJMC, on the following address, to reach before the last date with self attested photocopies of all the documents/certificates etc: The Director, School of Journalism & Mass Communication; Aryabhatta Knowledge University Campus, Centres of Excellence Building, Mithapur, Patna 800001. T: 0612-2952742. email: [email protected]
• Eligible candidates already working elsewhere may apply through proper channel with an advance copy of the application to SJMC for working as a guest faculty.
• Superannuated/Retired persons may also apply.
• The Guest Faculty/Consultants will not be given the benefit of allowances, pension, gratuity, medical facility and leave etc. as admissible to the regular/permanent faculty/staff.
• Consultants/Guest faculty will have no voting rights or becoming members of the various bodies of the SJMC .
• The applicants are required to appear for interview on the date, time and venue to be notified along with filled-in application form and original certificates, mark sheets, testimonials and experience certificate.
• The selected candidates shall be engaged on purely temporary basis for a period of one semester (six months),likely to be extended for another semester, if required. However, the engagement will be terminated on the joining of a regular faculty/staff in between.
• The services of the Consultant/Guest Faculty will be terminated without notice if found unsatisfactory.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test/interview.
• Please visit the SJMC website for updates.
• An advisement will be given in newspapers for inviting applications. Interested candidates have to send their applications within a month of the advertisement so as to reach within 30 days (on or before) after the publication of advertisement in the paper.