Position description
BITS Law School invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Location: BITS Law School @ BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus. Kalyan, Maharashtra. India
Start Date: December 2026
BITS Law School is committed to delivering a transformative legal education that integrates rigorous legal scholarship, interdisciplinary learning, and technology-enabled pedagogy. Our aim is to nurture future leaders who are equipped to contribute to a fair, just, and inclusive society. Our academic approach encourages students to:
- understand the law deeply,
- engage with its practical application,
- appreciate its societal context, and
- use legal knowledge to drive meaningful change.
As we continue to build our faculty, we are seeking passionate educators and scholars who are excited to shape the future of legal education in India.
BITS Law School is seeking dedicated and dynamic faculty members who will contribute to:
- high-quality teaching and innovative pedagogy
- impactful legal scholarship and research
- academic leadership and institution-building
Successful candidates will actively participate in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentoring, while contributing to the growth of a vibrant academic community.
Qualifications
- LL.M. from a reputed Indian or international university.
- PhD/ SJD in Law completed OR currently in progress at a recognized institution.
Faculty members will be expected to:
- Design and deliver engaging courses using innovative pedagogical approaches such as the Socratic method, case-based teaching, and experiential learning.
- Maintain an active research agenda and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic outlets.
- Contribute to curriculum development and academic program design.
- Mentor and advise students on academic and professional development.
- Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and academic governance.
- We invite applications from candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Evidence Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Legal Aid Clinics, Technology Law-including IT and Communications Governance-Family Law, Political Science-including International Relations and Political Risk-Finance, and Organizational Behavior. Candidates who are able and willing to teach across two or more of these areas will be strongly preferred.
- Prior teaching experience or significant professional experience in relevant areas (litigation, law firms, policy research, or academia) will be preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in legal scholarship and interdisciplinary engagement.
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and academic credentials, aligned with leading institutions in India.
- Research and conference grants, including support for international academic engagements.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant campus environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the foundational years of a new law school
Application instructions
Please include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
- One writing sample
- Names and contact details of two referees*
*Referees will be contacted only at the final stage of the recruitment process, with prior intimation to the candidate.
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