SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

[A Central University established by the Act of Parliament of India, 2007] 6th Mile, Samdur, Tadong, P. O. Gangtok-737102 Telephone: 03592-250228/251415; Fax: 03592-251067 Email: sikkimuniversity@gmail.com ; Website: www.sikkimuniversity.in NO SU/Advt/2010-11 Dated: 28th April 2011

APPOINTMENT NOTICE

[Regular Teaching Positions]

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY, a Central University located in peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings of S ikkim in Eastern Himalayan region, is being designed in such a way so as to make it known for academic excellence and research, for its all inclusive institutional character and a strong instrument of regional development and cross-border integration. The University is trying to bring in the best practices of academic programmes, teaching methods and curriculum designing and management system from both within and outside India and build modern environment friendly infrastructure.

Institutional Ethos
All the applicants for the posts of Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor must possess leadership qualities and must be an institution builder. Besides innovative teaching, tracking students individually and undertaking inter-disciplinary research assignments, they should be able to devote a lot of time to long term planning and developing the respective departments/ programmes/ schools with a view to achieve global competitiveness. They should possess good communicative and writing skills and be well versed with the use of computers and e-governance and also be amenable to work in a peon-free and non-hierarchical management framework. They should constantly develop substantive linkages with local, national and global academic and research fraternity and institutions; and also be able to closely work with the governmental, private sector, non-governmental and community based organizations. They should have the knack, ability and individual drive to mobilize resources from both national and global sources to remain competitive, build modern infrastructure and establish a line of research that would bring recognition to the departments/ programmes / schools and University at large. For everyone who joins S ikkim University at any level, multi-tasking, missionary zeal and individual accountability have by now become an organizational ethos. The local ethos, practices, people and environment are highly respected by all. All its stakeholders would like to make S ikkim University a corruption free and a green institution in terms of its environmental richness and physical architecture.

Openings and Opportunities

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY has openings for various faculty positions in the areas of specialization as indicated against each. The essential qualifications, pay bands/ grade pay, and reservation position for faculty positions are as follows:

TEACHING POSITIONS:
A. 1. Departments of Asian Languages (Chinese); 2. Nepali Language and Literature; 3. Chemical Sciences; 4. Earth Sciences; 5. Economic Studies and Planning; 6. Ethno-Botany and Social Medicine Studies; 7. Geography and Natural Resources Management; 8. Journalism and Mass Communication; 9. Plantation Management and Studies and 10. School of Policy Planning and Studies. B. Department of Music, School of Indigenous and Folk Studies. C. Department of Management and Commerce, School of Management and Commerce D. Department of Computer Sciences & Application, School of Computer Sciences.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS for A above: PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs 10000) An eminent scholar with Ph.D. qualification in the concerned/ allied/relevant discipline and published work of high quality actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with at least 10 publications as books and/ or research/ policy papers in indexed/ IS IS N BN/ S numbered journals and/or ISBN/ISSN numbered books. ii. A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in University/ College, and/or experience in research at the University/ National Level institutions/ industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at doctoral level. iii. Proven contribution to educational innovation, designing of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process. iv. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC (if applicable). OR v. An outstanding professional with established reputation in the relevant field who has made significant contributions to knowledge and research. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs 9000) i. Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned /allied /relevant disciplines. i.

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55% marks, or equivalent grade wherever grading system is followed at the Masters degree level. A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/ or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University/College or Accredited Research Institution/ industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 5 publications as books and/ or research/policy papers in indexed/ISBN/ISSN numbered books/journals. Proven contribution to educational innovation, designing of new curricula and courses, and technology mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students. A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC (if applicable). ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs 6000)

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Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade where grading system is practiced at the Masters degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CS or similar test accredited by the UGC like IR SLET/SET. Holders of Ph.D. degree as on the date of Notification of the UGC Regulations, 2009 along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D. degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC (Minimum S tandards and Procedures for award of M.Phil. /Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 and so adopted by the University, shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET. NET/ S LET/S shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for ET which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.

In addition to the above, desirable qualifications and specialization are indicated against each post.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS [For the teaching positions A (Sl no 1- 9)]:

1. Department of Asian Languages (Chinese), School of Linguistics and Languages:

PROFESSOR (1 post): PhD in Chinese or Chinese Studies with strong proficiency in Chinese language; publications in reputed and refereed journals, with at least two books/monographs in Culture Studies/Buddhist Studies/ Strategic Studies/Social / Environmental /Literary studies related to China; Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Physical exposures t o Chinese provinces and communit ies and knowledge of inter-disciplinary Area Studies ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts): PhD in Chinese or Chinese Studies with experience of research and with strong proficiency in Chinese language; Participation in Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops; Expertise in Culture

Studies / Buddhist Studies / Strategic Studies/Social / Environmental/Literary studies related to China. Physical exposures to Chinese provinces and communities and knowledge of interdisciplinary area studies. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts): At least one year stay or educational experience in China; strong proficiency in Chinese language, Translation and Interpretation Skills in wide range of topics/areas; In-depth knowledge of different aspects of Chinese Culture; Knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Texts/ Knowledge of strategic studies/Social /Literary / Knowledge of India-China Cultural Interaction/ Knowledge of Environmental and other Inter-disciplinary area studies

2. Department of Nepali Language and Literature, School of Languages and Linguistics:

PROFESSOR (1 post) PhD in Nepali language/literature; publications in reputed and refereed journals, with at least two books/monographs in Culture Studies/Religious Studies/ Strategic Studies/Social / Environmental /Literary studies; Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Physical exposures to countries/provinces where Nepali language is spoken and to communities and knowledge of inter-disciplinary area studies. Institutional affiliations with professional and literary-cultural institutions. Strong proficiency in Nepali language. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) PhD in Nepali language/literature; publications in reputed and refereed journals, Expertise in Culture Studies/Buddhist Studies/ Strategic Studies/Social / Environmental/Literary studies. Physical exposures t o count ries/ provinces where Nepali language is spoken and t o communit ies and knowledge of inter-disciplinary area studies. Specialization in any branch of Nepali language and literature including Nepali linguistics and Nepali critical approaches. Strong proficiency in Nepali language.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts) Strong proficiency in Nepali language, Translation and Interpretation Skills in wide range of topics/areas; in-depth knowledge of different aspects of Nepali Culture and literature; Knowledge of religious Texts/ Knowledge of strategic studies/Social /Literary studies. Physical exposures t o count ries/ provinces where Nepali language is spoken and t o communit ies and knowledge of inter-disciplinary area studies.

3. Department of Chemical Sciences, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences:

PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3posts)

Specialization in any branch of Chemistry including, physical Chemistry, organic and inorganic Chemistry. A substantive knowledge of applied chemistry relevant to hill and mountainous region. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

4. Department of Earth Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences:

PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts) Specialization in any branches of Geology including Igneous Petrology, Sedimentary Petrology, Structural Geology, Crystallography & Mineralogy, Stratigraphy, Environmental Geology, Economic Geology/ Ore Geology, GIS & Remote Sensing, Geo-Physics & GeoExplorations, Geo-Chemistry, Geo-Informatics, mountain ecology, hills and mountain regions related natural resources and disasters and seismology related studies. Physical exposures to hill and mountain regions with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied earth sciences relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

5. Department of Economic Studies and Planning, School of Humanities and Social Sciences:
PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts) Specialization in Statistics and Econometrics, Environmental Economics, Political Economy, International Trade and Development , Development Economics, Labour Economics, Agricultural Economics, Urban Economics, Applied Econometrics, Public Economics, World Economy, International Trade and Finance, Health Economics, law and Economics, Development and Growth; Economic History, History of Economic Thought, Asian Economies and Northeast Indian Economics. Physical exposures to hill and mountain regions with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied economics relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

6. Department of Ethno-Botany and Social Medicine Studies, School of Indigenous and Folk Studies:
PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts)

Specialization in Ethno-botany, Botany and having research experience in Ethno-botany or specialization in Taxonomy/ Ecology & Environment Science/ Genetics/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology; wide exposures to Social Medicine/Community Health issues, substantive knowledge backed by adequate professional qualifications in Sociology / Economics / Psychology. Physical exposures to hill and mountain regions with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied botany, medicine, psychology, sociology relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

7. Department of Geography and Natural Resources Management, School of Humanities and Social Sciences:
PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts) Physical Geography: Geomorphology, Climatology, Hydrology, Biogeography, Human Ecology and Disaster Management. Human Geography: Resource and Economic Geography, Political Geography, Social and Cultural Geography, Historical Geography, Population and Settlement Geography (Urban Geography), Geography of Tourism and Himalayan Economy and Society. Concepts and Techniques: History of Geographical Thoughts, Regional Development and Planning, Quantitative Techniques, Remote Sensing, GIS and Computer Aided Cartography. Intensive knowledge about Hills and mountain regions related natural resources, communities and disasters and environment and seismology related studies. Physical exposures to hill and mountain regions with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied geography relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

8. Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, School of Media, Communication and Information Sciences:
PROFESSOR ( 1 post): Substantive and sustained experience in any field of media or media related organizations. Publications in reputed and refereed journals, with at least two books/monographs in media studies or in related areas like Culture Studies/Religious Studies/ Strategic Studies/Social / Environmental /Literary studies/communications; Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied mass communications relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability.

Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative media related instruments, technologies and techniques.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts): Experience in any field of media (Editing/Reporting/Communication Theory) as media professionals; publications in reputed and refereed journals on media studies or in related areas like Culture Studies /Religious Studies / Strategic Studies /Social / Environmental / Literary studies / communications. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of applied mass communications relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Proven aptitude for handling and designing innovative media related instruments, technologies and techniques.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts): Experience in Radio/Television/Advertising/Communications/New Media. Strong proficiency in various languages, Translation and Interpretation Skills in wide range of topics/areas; knowledge of different aspects of hill and mountain culture, society, economy, natural resources, environment, communication systems and literature; Knowledge of religious Texts/ Knowledge of strategic studies/Social /Literary studies. Exposures to handling and designing innovative media related instruments, technologies and techniques. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A good knowledge of applied mass communications relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Affiliations with professional institutions.

9. Department of Plantation Management and Studies, School of Sustainable Development and Livelihood Management
PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts) /ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (3 posts) Professor : Post Graduate level exposures in Tea science/ Management /Botany /Microbiology/ Agriculture /Horticulture / Geography/ Economics /Sociology / Development Studies / Business Management. Substantive and sustained experience in the field of tea culture, production and management including in plantation, processing-manufacturing, technology, marketing, labour and tea testing. Publications in reputed and refereed journals, with at least two books/monographs in plantation studies or in related areas. Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives and knowledge of applied management practices relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for

handling and designing innovative teaching and research and management related instruments, technologies and techniques. Strong field orientations.

Associate Professor: Post Graduate level exposures in tea science/ Management / Botany /Microbiology/ Agriculture /Horticulture / Geography/ Economics /Sociology / Development Studies / Business Management. Sustained interest and experience in the field of tea culture, production and management including in plantation, processing-manufacturing, technology, marketing, labour and tea testing. Publications of books and also in reputed and refereed journals. Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives and knowledge of applied management practices relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative teaching and research and management related instruments, technologies and techniques. Strong field orientations.

Assistant Professor : Post Graduate level exposures in tea science/ Management /Botany /Microbiology/ Agriculture /Horticulture / Geography/ Economics /Sociology / Development Studies / Business Management. S ustained interest and experience in the field of tea culture, production and management including in plantation, processing-manufacturing, technology, marketing, labour and tea testing. Physical exposures to hill and mountain areas and the communities with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives and knowledge of applied management practices relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Strong field orientations.

10. School of Policy Planning and Studies:

PROFESSOR (1 post)/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 posts)/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (4 posts) S pecialization in interdisciplinary policy research on larger issues of national and global interests from a very local to global perspectives. Firsthand knowledge and research experiences in the arena of public affairs and policies; national security; livelihood and indigenous people ; foreign policy/diplomacy; cross-border exchanges and interactions; disaster management; natural resources management; agriculture, plantation, animal science and earth science; infra-structure, communications and connectivity; human security; development dynamics including planning, monitoring and evaluation; social structures including gender; media; literature-language; art, culture, music, religion, ethnicity and history; science and technology; environment; migration; diseases; global warming and climate change; peace and conflicts managements; public policy and governance; legal dynamics; area studies; and societal and community practices and

institutions. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. This is a S chool, which will also host experts/ professionals/ public figures/ scholars from institutions located both in India and abroad and those who would like to come and spend a sabbatical or engage in academic programmes in SIKKIM UNIVERSITY. This School will also host local, national or global projects and programmes mainly on policy issues. This S chool will provide all the facilities to these scholars associated with SIKKIM UNIVERSITY.

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Department of Music, School of Indigenous and Folk Studies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs 10000) (1 post)
i. An eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively and engaged in research with ten years of experience in teaching in University/ College and/ or research at the University/ National level institutions including experience of guiding research at doctoral level with outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization. OR A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should be or have: a. A grade artist of AIR/TV; b. Twelve years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization; c. Significant contributions in the field of specializations and ability to guide research; d. Participation in National/ International S eminars/ Conferences/ Workshops and/ or recipient of National/International Awards/Fellowships; and e. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs. 9000) (2 posts)
i. ii. Good academic record with doctoral degree, with performing ability of high professional standard. Eight years of experience of teaching at the University, College level and/ or research in University/ national level institutions excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree. Has made significant contributions to the knowledge in the subject concerned, as evidenced by quality of publications. Contribution to educational innovation such as designing of new courses, curricula and/ or outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization. OR A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should be or have: a. A grade artist of AIR/TV; b. Eight years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization; c. Experience in designing of new courses and /or curricula; d. Participation in Seminars/Conferences in reputed institutions; and

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e. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs. 6000) (3 posts) i. Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Masters Degree level, in the relevant subject or an equivalent degree from an Indian/Foreign University. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) for lecturers conducted by the UGC, CS or similar test accredited by the UGC. IR, Notwithstanding anything contained in the sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause 4.4.2.1, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum S tandards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/ S LET/ S for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in ET Universities / Colleges /Institutions. NET/ S LET/ S shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which ET NET/SLET/SET is not conducted. OR A traditional and a professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should have: a. Studied under noted/reputed traditional masters and has thorough knowledge to explain the subject concerned; b. A high grade artist of AIR/TV; and c. Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline. In addition to the above, the desirable qualifications are indicated. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSOR: Specialization in any branch of music including Hindustani Vocal Music with a thorough knowledge of Indian Music Theory (Both Hindustani & Carnatic). Substantive and sustained experience in any field of music or in music related institutions. Publications in reputed and refereed journals in music studies or in related areas. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of music relevant to hill and mountainous region. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative music related instruments, technologies and techniques. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Specialization in any branch of music including Hindustani Vocal Music with an emphasis in Indian Classical Music History & Theory; Instrumental String Music (Non-Percussion Category); Instrumental Percussion Category (e.g. Tabla). Experience in any field of music as professionals; publications in reputed and refereed journals on music studies or in related areas like Culture /Religious / Social / Environmental /Literary studies. Physical exposures t o

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hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies t herein with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of music and related fields relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Proven aptitude for handling and designing innovative music related instruments, technologies and techniques.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Specialization in any branch of music including Indian Musicology; Western Music Theory & Practical; Ethnomusicology with ability of playing & demonstrating Music. Proficiency in various languages, translation and interpretation Skills in wide range of music related topics/areas; knowledge of different aspects of hill and mountain culture, society, economy, natural resources, environment, communication systems and literature. Exposures to handling and designing innovative music related instruments, technologies and techniques. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider interdisciplinary perspectives. A good knowledge of music and related aspects relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Affiliations with professional institutions.

C. Department of Management and Commerce, School of Management and Commerce

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

PROFESSOR: (Pay Band ` 37400-67000 with AGP of ` 10000) (1 post)

i. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management / Administration / in a relevant discipline or consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in two year full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU / recognized by the AICTE / UGC; OR First Class graduate and professionally qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost and works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body. Ph. D. or Fellow of Indian Institute of Management or of an Institute recognized by AICTE and declared equivalent by the AIU. A minimum of ten years experience of teaching / industry / research / professional out of which five years must be at the level of Reader or equivalent excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree. OR In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following shall constitute as essential: a. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management / Administration / in a relevant management related discipline or consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a

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point scale wherever grading system is followed) in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU / recognized by the AICTE / UGC. OR First Class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant / Cost and works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body. b. The candidate should have professional work experience which is significant and can be recognized at national / International level as equivalent to Ph. D. and twelve years managerial experience in industry / profession of which at least eight years should be at least at a level comparable to that of Reader/Assistant Professor.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: (Pay Band ` 37400-67000 with AGP of ` 9000) (2 posts)

Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management / Administration / in a relevant management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU / recognized by the AICTE / UGC; OR First Class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant / Cost and works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body. ii. Ph.D. or Fellow of Indian Institute of Management or of an Institute recognized by AICTE and declared equivalent by the AIU. iii. A minimum of eight years experience of teaching / industry / research / professional at managerial level excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree. OR i. In the event the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following requirements shall constitute as essential requirements: a. Consistently good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Masters Degree in Business Management / Administration / in a relevant management related discipline or first class in two years full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU / recognized by AICTE / UGC, OR First Class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant / Cost and Works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory body. b. A minimum of ten years experience of teaching industry / research / profession, out of which five years must be at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent excluding the period spent for obtaining research degree. The candidate should have Professional work experience, which is significant and can be recognized at national / international level as equivalent to Ph.D. and ten years managerial experience in industry / profession of which at least five years should be at the level comparable to that of lecturer / assistant professor. i.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: (Pay Band ` 15600-39100 with AGP of ` 6000) (3 posts)

i. First Class Masters Degree in Business Management / Administration / in a relevant management related discipline or first class in two year full time PGDM declared equivalent by AIU / accredited by the AICTE / UGC; OR First Class graduate and professionally qualified Charted Accountant / Cost and Works Accountant / Company Secretary of the concerned statutory bodies.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSOR: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Teaching, Teaching, research, and / or professional experience in a reputed organization; Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and / or technical reports; Experience of guiding the project work / dissertation of PG / Research Students or supervising R&D projects in industry; Demonstrated leadership in planning and organizing academic, research, industrial and / or professional activities; and Capacity to undertake / lead sponsored R&D consultancy and related activities. Substantive and sustained experience in any field of management and related institutions. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider interdisciplinary perspectives. Substantive knowledge of hills and mountain regions related natural resources, geography, communities, environment and agriculture, industry and service sector related activities. A substantive knowledge of applied management tools and techniques relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative man management/teaching/research related instruments, technologies and techniques. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Teaching, research industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization; Published work, such as research papers, patents filed / obtained, books and / or technical reports; and Experience of guiding the project work /dissertation of PG / Research Students or supervising R&D projects in industry. Proven experience in any field of management and related institutions. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider interdisciplinary perspectives. Proven interest on hills and mountain regions related natural resources, geography, communities, environment and agriculture, industry and service sector related activities. A fair knowledge of applied management tools and techniques relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Aptitude for handling and designing innovative management/teaching/research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: i. Teaching, research, industrial and / or professional experience in a reputed organization; Papers presented at Conferences and / or published in refereed journals. Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider interdisciplinary perspectives. Knowledge of hills and mountain regions related natural resources, geography, communities, environment and agriculture, industry and service sector related activities. Aptitude to work on applied management tools and techniques relevant to hill and mountainous region and their sustainability.

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Affiliations with professional institutions. Proven aptitude for handling and designing innovative management/teaching/research related instruments, technologies and techniques.

SPECIALIZATIONS: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Specialization in any branch of Management including Social Sciences (English and Communications and other social science disciplines); Economics and Business Law; Business Ethics ; Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (including Organisational Design); Marketing; Finance & Accounting; Production and Operations Management; Corporate Strategy and policy; Quantitative Methods and Information Systems; Management of natural resources, agricultural practices, plantation industries, service related activities, industrial ventures, community practices and human resources in the hill and mountain areas.

D. Department of Computer Sciences & Application, School of Computer Sciences.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs 10000) (1 post) i. A Ph.D. Degree with BE/ BTech and ME/ MTech in relevant branch with first Class or equivalent either in BE/BTech or/and ME/MTech. OR A Ph.D. degree with BE/BTech and MCA with first class or equivalent in either BE/BTech or MCA OR A Ph.D. degree with MCA with first class or equivalent with two years of relevant experience Minimum of 10 years teaching/ research/ industrial experience of which 5 years should be at the level of Associate Professor OR Minimum of 13 years of experience of in teaching and/or research and/or Industry In case of research experience, good academic record and books/research paper publications/IPR/patents record shall be required as deemed fit by the expert members of the selection committee. If the experience in industry is considered the same shall be at managerial level equivalent to Associate Professor with active participation record in devising/designing, planning, executing, analyzing, quality control, innovating, training, technical books/research paper publications/IPR/patents etc. as deemed fit by the expert members of the selection committee.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs 9000) (2 posts) i. A Ph.D. Degree with BE/ BTech and ME/ MTech in relevant branch with first Class or equivalent either in BE/BTech or/and ME/MTech. OR A Ph.D. degree with BE/BTech and MCA with first class or equivalent in either BE/BTech or MCA OR A Ph.D. degree with MCA with first class or equivalent with two years of relevant experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching/ research/ industry.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: (Pay Band Rs 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs 6000) (3 posts) i. BE/ BTech and ME/ MTech in relevant branch with first Class or equivalent either in BE/ BTech or/and ME/MTech. OR BE/BTech and MCA with first class or equivalent in either BE/BTech or MCA OR MCA with first class or equivalent with two years of relevant experience DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: i. Post Ph.D. publications and guiding PhD students is highly desirable; Minimum 2 years of post Ph.D. experience in teaching/research/industry. Experience of directing/supervising research in universities/ institutes. Publications in reputed and refereed journals in music studies or in related areas. Physical exposures to hill and mountain areas and the communities with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. A substantive knowledge of computer application on relevant aspects of hill and mountainous region and their sustainability. Sustained affiliations with professional institutions. Strong aptitude for handling and designing innovative computer related instruments, technologies and techniques.

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SPECIALIZATIONS: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Information Security; Information Retrieval & Information Extraction; Very Large Data Bases; Applied Graph Theory ; Computer Communication Networks; VLSI Design & Testing; High Performance Computing ; Software Engineering ; Algorithms ; Data Mining ; Image Processing and

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Cryptography; application techniques relevant to various livelihood practices, social sector development, natural resource management and commercial ventures in the hills and mountain areas. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: i. Data Structures ; Programming Languages; Network; OS; Algorithms; Computer Organization & Architecture; Software engineering; Web Technologies Discrete Mathematics and Databases; Physical exposures t o hill and mount ain areas and t he communit ies with wider inter-disciplinary perspectives. Knowledge of hills and mountain regions related natural resources, geography, communities, environment and agriculture, industry and service sector related activities. Affiliations with professional institutions. Proven aptitude for handling and designing innovative computer application related instruments, and technologies and techniques.

GENERAL NOTE: SIKKIM UNIVERSITY provides a highly competitive and challenging work culture and attractive future prospects. While looking forward to attract candidates with high degree of professional commitment, it assures to provide a transparent working environment and good physical infrastructures. 1. The University reserves the right to: a. Offer the post at the level lower than that advertised, depending upon the qualifications, experience and performance of the candidates. b. Draw reserve panel(s) against the possible vacancies in the future. c. Relax any of the desirable qualifications/experience/age at its discretion. d. Not-to fill up any or all the advertised posts on regular basis. e. Fill up any or all the advertised posts on a contractual basis. f. Modify/change the qualification/age limit and experience criteria as prescribed by UGC from time to time for various teaching posts even after publication of this advertisement. 2. Relaxation in age, educational qualifications, experience, etc. in the case of reserved categories will be given as per rules. 3. Reservation position: As per rules, reservation for S cheduled Caste (S and S C) cheduled Tribe (S T) is applicable for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor @ 15% and 7.5%, respectively. Additionally, 27% posts are reserved for Other Backward Class (OBC) who does not come under Creamy Layer, as per the list recognized and notified by the Government of India, in the post of Assistant Professor. 3% posts are reserved for Differently-abled (DA) candidates as per Government of India instructions. 4. Persons already in service should apply through proper channel. 5. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. 6. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard and the candidates are requested to check the University website for any related information.

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7. Applications are required to be submitted on the prescribed format only which can be downloaded from Sikkim University website http://www.sikkimuniversity.in/ . The application processing fee of Rs 300/- (Rs 150 for S S DA candidates) is required to be C/ T/ submitted by way of Demand Draft of any scheduled / nationalized bank, drawn in favour of Sikkim University payable at Gangtok only. Applications received without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected. 8. S eparate applications along with all the requisite documents as mentioned in the application form, addressed to the Registrar, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, PO Tadong 737102, Gangtok, Sikkim with the post applied for clearly superscribed on the envelope may be sent by Registered-Post/Speed-Post or submitted by Hand. 9. The last date for receiving the applications is 23rd May 2011. 10. The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates, the University at its discretion may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications/experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.

Sd/Acting Registrar

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