Academic

Assistant Professor

Department Of English

Full-time    Deadline: December 31, 2025

Posted: December 18, 2025

Job Description

Department of English Invites Applications for the Post of Assistant Professor

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Communicative English courses with emphasis on persuasive and spoken communication, technical writing, and business communication.
• Plan and implement effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Conduct engaging classroom and language lab activities to enhance learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance, track progress, and provide constructive individual feedback.
• Train students in employability skills including interviews, professional interactions, social media communication, and formal written communication.
• Mentor students in academic writing and preparation of manuscripts for publications.

Essential Qualifications:

  • • Postgraduate qualification in English, Communication, Linguistics, ELT, or a related field.
    • NET/PhD preferred in accordance with UGC/AICTE norms.
    • Proven expertise in teaching communication skills, business communication, professional English, soft skills, and employability training.
    • Prior experience teaching Engineering and/or Management students will be an added advantage.
    • Relevant industry exposure, professional training, or certifications in communication or soft skills are desirable.

Salary: Competitive salary as per industry standards

About NIST University:

NIST University (www.nist.edu), Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha, is a premier research institute in the country today. Nestled in the green hills of Pallur, it is spread over 65 acres of lush green campus with world-class academic infrastructure, Center of Research Excellence (CREs) and Global Innovation Centers (GICs), halls of residence, sports complex and other facilities. NIST currently offers various undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Science, and Management and is expected to expand into other disciplines. NIST has research collaborations with universities around the globe and a strong industry-academia partnership with multiple industries in different sectors. NIST has been ranked highly in the country by multiple ranking organizations, including Govt. of India.

NIST University is an Equal Opportunity Employer