SGOU Head of School Languages Recruitment 2026

SGOU Head of School Languages Recruitment 2026: Overview

Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) is recruiting a Head of School for its School of Languages in Kollam. This is a deputation appointment covering the school’s academic and administrative leadership. The school brings Indian, classical and foreign languages together with literature, linguistics and translation, with multilingual learning at the centre of its work.

Posts and Disciplines

• Indian and classical languages: Sanskrit, Hindi and Malayalam form part of the school’s stated academic scope. The notice connects these fields with India’s language heritage and Indian Knowledge Systems.
• Modern foreign languages: English, French, German, Japanese and Arabic are named. These sit within the same school alongside Indian and classical language studies.
• Literature and linguistics: The school also covers literature, comparative literature and linguistics, bringing different language traditions into a shared academic setting.
• Translation and language education: Translation, interpretation, applied linguistics, language education and allied fields are included. These are disciplines within the school, rather than separate appointments under this notice.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Deputation framework: Your appointment will follow the university’s statutes and recruitment rules, together with the rules that apply to deputation. The notice identifies the university’s Act and Statutes as the framework for the school’s leadership.
• University discretion: SGOU may fill the post, leave it unfilled or change the number of positions. The announcement does not guarantee that an appointment will be made.
• Shortlisting: The university may use standards above the stated minimum when preparing its shortlist. Meeting the basic requirements does not automatically secure an interview or appointment.
• Earlier applicants: If you responded to the previous notification, you must apply again for this round. Your earlier application will not replace the application requested here.
• Conduct: Attempting to influence the recruitment through outside contacts or canvassing can lead to disqualification.
• Complete submission: SGOU can reject incomplete or late applications. The notice treats the online application and the hard copy as parts of the same submission.

Application Submission Notes

Your online application also needs a hard-copy submission. Send the printout to the Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam 691601. Plan for your printout to reach the university by the hard-copy receipt deadline, which is separate from the deadline for the online form.

• Lead academic planning across languages, literature and linguistics.
• Design and update degree, research and certificate programmes.
• Guide research, translations, publications and sponsored projects.
• Build partnerships with language institutes and cultural organisations.
• Mentor faculty and research scholars across language traditions.
• Oversee admissions, assessment, accreditation and student welfare.
• Manage research grants and school resources transparently.
• Organise cultural events and represent the school in academic forums.