Regular Faculty Positions at Islamic University of Science & Technology, India
Designation/Position- Faculty Positions at Islamic University
Islamic University of Science & Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India, invites applications for Faculty Positions at Islamic University from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Islamic University of Science & Technology is a government university located at Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The university has been set up as a centre for higher learning for the people of the Jammu and Kashmir State and its neighboring regions. Islamic University of Science and Technology is recognized by the UGC and AICTE and is a member of AIU. Faculty Recruitment in Islamic University
The Islamic University of Science and Technology was promulgated by an act of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly in November 2005. Islamic University is located 28 km away from the summer capital of the state, Srinagar. The almond grove surrounding campus has the Himalayan mountain range to one side of it and the Jehlum River flowing to the other.
Research/Job Area- Various
The advertisement lists detailed essential and desirable qualifications. Research/academic focus areas mentioned include:
- Architecture & Planning: Architecture, Urban/Regional/Transport/Environmental/Landscape Planning, Urban Design, GIS & Spatial Planning.
- Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Geology, Renewable Energy, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Technology.
- Computing & AI: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Computer/AI/Data Science, Software Engineering, IoT, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Smart Grids, Solar PV.
- Social Sciences & Humanities: Economics (including climate/green finance), International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, Human Rights, Philosophy, Science & Society, Disaster Risk Reduction, West Himalayan Cultures, Management Studies, Education.
- Languages & Religious/Spiritual Studies: Arabic, English, Urdu, Kashmiri, Journalism & Mass Communication, Islamic Studies, Spiritual Studies, Theology, Comparative Religion.
- AYUSH & Vocational / Health: AYUSH Systems, Medical Lab Technology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Operation Theatre Technology, allied health domains.
Each post has specific discipline and sometimes sub‑area requirements, clearly spelled out in the document.
| S. No. | Department / Centre | Post | No. of Posts | UR | SC | ST‑1 | ST‑2 | RBA | EWS | Social Caste | ALC/IB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Architecture | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | ||
| 2 | Department of Arabic Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | Department of Islamic Studies | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | Department of English Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 3 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 5 | Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 6 | Department of Education | Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| 7 | Department of Zoology | Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 8 | Department of Management Studies | Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| 9 | Department of Computer Science | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 10 | Department of Journalism & Mass Communication | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | Centre for Artificial Intelligence | Assistant Professor | 4 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | Centre for AYUSH Sciences | Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Department of Planning | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | ||
| 14 | Department of Geomatics | Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Department of Physics | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 16 | Department of Economics | Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 17 | Centre for International Relations | Associate Professor | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 18 | Department of Chemistry | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 19 | Department of Environment Sustainability & Climate Change | Associate Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 20 | Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language & Literature | Assistant Professor | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 21 | Department of Philosophy | Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 22 | Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society | Assistant Professor | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 23 | International Centre for Spiritual Studies | Assistant Professor | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 24 | Rinchen Shah Centre for West Himalayan Cultures | Assistant Professor | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 25 | Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction | Assistant Professor | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 26 | Centre for Vocational Studies | Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Assistant Professor | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | ||
| 27 | Kalam Academy of Skill Development & Training | Assistant Professor | 5 | 3 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 28 | Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies | Assistant Professor | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Reservations are applied as per J&K Government rules; 4% horizontal reservation applies for PwD.
Location- Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
General Framework
- Essential qualifications, experience, academic/research score and eligibility are as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (and amendments) and relevant statutory councils.
- NET / SLET / SET:
- Required for Assistant Professor posts where applicable.
- Exempted for those with a Ph.D awarded in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and amendments.
- Not required in disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
- Foreign Ph.D / degrees:
- University must be in top 500 in world rankings (QS / THE / ARWU).
- Candidates must produce equivalence certificate from AIU, New Delhi.
Examples of Post‑specific Essential Qualifications
(All below are taken directly from the advertisement; this is a summary, not an exhaustive restatement of every line.)
- Associate Professor – Architecture (Level 13A)
- B.Arch or equivalent and Master’s in Architecture or Planning with at least 60% marks at either level.
- 8 years’ experience in teaching/research/professional work, with minimum 3 years full‑time teaching as Assistant Professor.
- Assistant Professor – Architecture (Level 10)
- B.Arch or equivalent and M.Arch or M.Planning with 60% marks at either level.
- 1 year relevant professional experience.
- Associate Professor – Planning (Level 13A)
- Master’s with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC (non‑creamy layer)) in Planning/Architecture.
- Ph.D in Planning or related discipline.
- 8 years’ experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, 7 publications in Scopus/WoS journals, and research score 75 (Appendix II, Table 2).
- Assistant Professor – Planning (Level 10)
- First‑class Bachelor’s in Planning and Master’s with at least 55% in Urban & Regional Planning / Geoinformatics / Transportation Planning / Environmental Planning / Landscape Architecture/Planning / Urban/Regional/Town/City/Conservation/Transport planning.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D per UGC Regulations, with doctoral research in those areas.
- Assistant Professor – Geomatics (Level 10)
- Master’s with 55% in Geo‑informatics / Geomatics / Remote Sensing / GIS / Geospatial Technology / Geo‑information Science & Earth Observation.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC, with doctoral research in any of the above.
- Associate Professor – Vocational Studies (Level 13A)
- Master’s with 55% in Medical Lab Technology / Immunology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / Haematology / Pathology / Pharmacology.
- Ph.D in relevant branch, 8 years’ experience, 7 publications in Scopus/WoS and research score 75.
- Assistant Professor – Vocational Studies (Level 10)
- One of:
- M.Sc. Medical Lab Technology with Ph.D in specified health sciences, or
- MBBS with MD in specified subjects, or
- M.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology with Ph.D in related area, or
- MBBS with MS/MD/D.Sc in specified surgical/anaesthesia/OT disciplines.
- One of:
- Associate & Assistant Professor – Environment Sustainability & Climate Change
- Master’s with 55% in Climate Science / Sustainability Studies / Environmental Science / Environmental or Atmospheric Chemistry / Atmospheric Physics / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Geology.
- For Associate Professor: Ph.D in relevant branch, 8 years’ experience, 7 Scopus/WoS publications, research score 75.
- For Assistant Professor: NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D with doctoral research in relevant area.
- Associate Professor – International Relations (Level 13A)
- Ph.D in International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, Defence & Strategic Studies, Human Rights, International History, Development Studies, International Legal Studies, International Environmental Laws/Frameworks.
- Master’s with 55%, 8 years’ experience, 7 Scopus/WoS publications, research score 75.
- Associate Professor – Economics (Level 13A)
- Master’s with 55% in Economics; Ph.D in any branch of Economics; NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC.
- 8 years’ experience, 7 Scopus/WoS publications, research score 75.
- Assistant Professor – Disaster Risk Reduction (Level 10)
- Master’s with 55% in Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction / Geology / Applied Geology / Geoinformatics / Geography / Earthquake Engineering.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D per UGC with doctoral research in one of these areas.
- Assistant Professors – Chemistry, Physics, Arabic, English, Kashmiri, Journalism & Mass Communication, Urdu, Education, Islamic Studies, Zoology
- Master’s with 55% (50% for reserved categories) in the relevant subject.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D in line with UGC Regulations 2018, with doctoral research in relevant subject.
- Assistant Professor – Philosophical Studies
- Master’s with 55% in Philosophy / Indian Philosophy / Continental/Western Philosophy / Ethics / Moral Philosophy / Logic / History of Philosophy.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D per UGC.
- Assistant Professor – Science & Society
- Master’s with 55% in Social Work / Sociology / Science Communication / Development Studies / Anthropology / Public Policy / Governance / Public Administration / Sustainable Development / Climate Science & Policy / Social Entrepreneurship.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D per UGC.
- Assistant Professor – Spiritual Studies
- Master’s with 55% in Theology / Religious Studies / Islamic Studies / Arabic / Persian / Philosophy / Comparative Religion.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D with doctoral research related to Spirituality, Mysticism, Sufism, Comparative Religion, Interfaith Studies, Ethics, or Philosophy of Religion.
- Assistant Professor – West Himalayan Cultures
- Master’s with 55% in History / Anthropology / Political Science / International Relations / Sociology / Human Development, with research in Linguistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnography, or Literature.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D per UGC.
- Assistant Professor – Management Studies
- Bachelor’s in any discipline and Master’s in MBA/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com with First Class or equivalent.
- 2 years professional experience after Master’s.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC.
- Assistant Professor – Computer Science
- Master’s with 55% in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications / Computer Engineering.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D with doctoral research in emerging areas of these subjects.
- Assistant Professor – Artificial Intelligence
- Master’s with 55% in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D with doctoral research in AI, ML, DL, Data Science, NLP, Intelligent Systems, or closely related fields.
- Assistant Professor – AYUSH Sciences
- MD/MS in AYUSH system of medicine with 55% in the concerned subject, recognized under Schedule II of CCIM Act 1970 / NCISM Act 2020.
- Assistant Professor – Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technologies
- Ph.D with first class in all preceding degrees in Electrical / Mechanical / Renewable Energy Engineering, strong research record in solar PV, energy storage, smart grids, micro‑grids, energy efficiency/auditing.
- Assistant Professors – Skill Development & Training (Software Engineering, Solar PV (Electrical), Food Technology, Mechanical, ECE)
- Ph.D with first class in all preceding degrees in the respective engineering/technology discipline.
- Strong evidence of research and ability for independent high‑quality work; specific specializations as detailed in the advertisement.
- Relaxation for older Master’s degrees
- Candidates with Ph.D and Master’s completed before 19‑09‑1991 with at least 50% marks in Master’s are also eligible for Assistant Professor.
The document further lists detailed desirable qualifications for each post (Annexure‑A), primarily regarding research output, post‑doctoral experience, industry/vocational exposure, and familiarity with NEP‑2020 and ICT‑enabled teaching.
Job/Position Description-
Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir invites online applications from eligible candidates for appointment to various Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions in multiple Departments and Centres.
Appointments will be governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 (as amended), applicable statutory council norms, and the Statutes, Ordinances and Rules of IUST. Reservations are applicable as per the rules of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, including 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
Designation
- Associate Professor (various Departments/Centres)
- Assistant Professor (various Departments/Centres)
All teaching posts are at appropriate Academic Levels (primarily Academic Level–10 and Level–13A) as per UGC pay structure.
Key expected roles and responsibilities derived from the advertisement and UGC framework include:
- Teaching & Curriculum Delivery
- Conduct lectures, tutorials, laboratory and practical sessions in the relevant discipline.
- Design and update curriculum and teaching‑learning materials in line with UGC Regulations and NEP‑2020 where applicable.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teaching and adopt ICT‑enabled and outcome‑based pedagogies.
- Research & Academic Contribution
- Undertake independent and collaborative research in specified subject/research areas.
- Publish in peer‑reviewed, indexed (Scopus/WoS) journals, produce books, patents, IPR, and secure extramural research funding.
- Avoid predatory/dubious journals or conferences: publications in such venues will not be counted for academic credit (explicitly noted with reference to UGC CARE guidelines).
- Student Mentoring & Supervision
- Guide undergraduate/postgraduate students and, where applicable, research scholars.
- Supervise dissertations, projects, and fieldwork in line with departmental policies.
- Institutional / Professional Service
- Participate in departmental/centre administration, committees, academic and professional programmes, capacity‑building, outreach and consultancy.
- Align work with Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Rules of IUST and professional ethics codes.
- Additional Role‑specific Functions
- For professional/vocational and engineering posts: develop and run skill‑development programmes, interface with industry, support NSQF/Skill India initiatives, and handle lab/plant design and operations.
- For specialized centres (Disaster Risk Reduction, Renewable Energy, Science & Society, West Himalayan Cultures, Spiritual Studies, etc.): develop theme‑specific teaching, research, policy engagement, and community outreach.
How to Apply-
As clearly stated in the advertisement:
- Mode of Application
- Apply online only through the University website:
www.iust.ac.in. - No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Apply online only through the University website:
- Application Fee
- Non‑refundable fee: Rs. 1000/-
- Payable online via debit card / credit card / net banking.
- Filling the Online Form
- Fill the form carefully; information not provided under relevant heads/columns will not be considered.
- Provide complete details of academic qualifications, experience, and publications (with title of journal/book, article title, volume, page numbers, year, ISSN/ISBN, author status, indexing, and national/international status).
- These details will be used to verify Academic/Research Score.
- Candidates in Employment
- Applicants employed in Government/Semi‑Government institutions on substantive positions must apply through proper channel (forwarded by employer).
- Submission of Hard Copy
- Hard copy of the completed application form with self‑attested copies of all relevant documents/certificates/testimonials is mandatory.
- Must be submitted in the Office of the Registrar, IUST on or before the prescribed last date.
- If hard copy is not received by the deadline, the online application will not be considered.
- Category Certificates
- Candidates applying under EWS must produce valid EWS certificate as per GAD/Mtg/RB‑IV/26/2019 dated 30‑03‑2019.
- Candidates claiming any reservation category must produce appropriate certificates from the Competent Authority, otherwise their candidature under that category will not be entertained.
- Foreign Degrees / Ph.D Compliance
- Attach AIU Equivalence Certificate for foreign degrees.
- For Ph.D holders, attach a certificate (Annexure‑B format) confirming compliance with UGC 2009 Ph.D Regulations, failing which Ph.D will not be counted for eligibility.
- Communication and Updates
- Information about interview date and venue will be provided through University website and/or email.
- Candidates must regularly visit
www.iust.ac.infor all updates/addenda/corrigenda; newspaper notifications are not obligatory for the University.
Last Date for Apply– 23 January 2026
As per Section (II) – Important dates:
- Opening of online application form:
03‑01‑2026 - Last date for submission of online application form:
23‑01‑2026 up to 4:00 PM - Last date for submission of hard copy of application form:
30‑01‑2026 up to 4:00 PM
Applications not fully submitted online by 23‑01‑2026 (4:00 PM) and/or without hard copy reaching the Registrar’s office by 30‑01‑2026 (4:00 PM) will not be considered.
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