Jadavpur University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Jadavpur University is hiring Guest Faculty for its School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) through a walk-in interview on 16 April 2026 at 1 PM. If you have an MA in Journalism & Mass Communication (or an allied subject) along with NET/SET/PhD, you can walk in with your CV and original documents. The honorarium is Rs. 500 per hour. No application form, no fee — just show up on the date.

Jadavpur University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Jadavpur University, one of India's top-ranked state public universities (NIRF 2025: 1st among State Public Universities, 9th overall), is engaging guest faculty members for the MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day course) at its School of Journalism & Mass Communication. The interview will be held at Committee Room No. 2, Aurobindo Bhavan, Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032. This is a great opportunity if you want to teach at a premier Kolkata university on a contract basis.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: MA in Journalism & Mass Communication or allied subject
• Mandatory: You must have cleared NET / SET / PhD
• Course: Guest faculty will teach the M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day course)

Subjects You May Be Engaged For

• Media Law and Ethics
• Media Management
• Convergent Journalism
• Film and Videography
• Television – Practical
• Media, Society & Culture
• Gender Communication
• Science and Technology Communication

Honorarium

• Rs. 500 per hour of class taken
• This is a guest faculty engagement, not a regular appointment
• No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview

Selection Process

1. Walk-in Interview — held on 16 April 2026 at 1 PM at Committee Room No. 2, Aurobindo Bhavan, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032
2. Document Verification — carry all originals plus one set of photocopies

How to Apply

1. There is no online application. Just walk in on the interview date.
2. Reach Committee Room No. 2, Aurobindo Bhavan, Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032 before 1 PM on 16 April 2026
3. Carry a CV, all original documents, and one set of photocopies
4. Be ready to show proof of MA degree and NET/SET/PhD qualification
5. Remember — no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 16 April 2026
• Interview Time: 1:00 PM
• Venue: Committee Room No. 2, Aurobindo Bhavan, Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032

• Teach assigned papers of the M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Day course)
• Handle subjects such as Media Law and Ethics, Media Management, or Convergent Journalism as allotted
• Conduct practical sessions in Television, Film and Videography when required
• Prepare lecture material, assignments, and course content aligned with the syllabus
• Evaluate student assignments, tests, and class participation
• Maintain attendance and academic records for your classes
• Follow Jadavpur University academic guidelines and schedules