LU Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

University of Lucknow is accepting applications for Adjunct Faculty and Professors of Practice in various disciplines. If you are an eminent academic, researcher, civil servant, professional expert or industry leader, you can apply online. The official advertisement says the call is open throughout the year, so there is no fixed last date in the notice. Adjunct Faculty honorarium can go up to Rs. 80,000 per month based on lectures and days of service.

University of Lucknow Adjunct Faculty and Professors of Practice Recruitment 2026

University of Lucknow has issued an advertisement for engaging external experts as Adjunct Faculty and Professors of Practice. The aim is to bring academic, industry, civil services, legal, public administration, technology, commerce, media, fine arts and professional experience into classrooms, research, skilling and mentoring. No fixed vacancy count is published because engagements depend on department needs and university approval.

The notice links separate guidelines for both roles. Adjunct Faculty can support conventional university courses, skill-based courses, training, research and student mentoring. Professors of Practice are meant for distinguished professionals with at least 15 years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level, who can bring real-world practice into teaching and curriculum work.

Positions Covered

• Adjunct Faculty: For eminent scholars, scientists, civil servants, researchers, skilled professionals and experts from academic or non-academic fields.
• Professor of Practice: For highly experienced industry and professional experts with at least 15 years of service or experience.

The advertisement does not publish a fixed number of vacancies. Adjunct Faculty strength should not exceed 25% of sanctioned faculty strength, and Professors of Practice should not exceed 10% of sanctioned posts at any time.

Who Can Apply?

Adjunct Faculty

• Conventional courses: You should have the minimum qualifications prescribed by UGC or the relevant statutory council, or be a person of eminence with or without PG/Ph.D. qualifications.
• Skill-based courses: You should be an accomplished professional or expert in your discipline, or a certified professional under NSQF through the relevant Sector Skill Council.
• Academic fit: Your association should add clear value to teaching, training, research or academic activities of the department.

Professor of Practice

• Professional excellence: You should be a distinguished expert with strong contribution in fields such as engineering, science, technology, entrepreneurship, commerce, social sciences, media, literature, fine arts, civil services, armed forces, law, rural development or public administration.
• Experience: You need at least 15 years of service or experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Academic qualification: A formal academic qualification is not essential if you have exemplary professional practice.
• Teaching profession restriction: The Professor of Practice role is not open to people currently in teaching professions, whether serving or retired.

Honorarium and Engagement Terms

• Adjunct Faculty: Rs. 1,000 per lecture, up to Rs. 4,000 per day of service.
• Adjunct Faculty monthly ceiling: Maximum Rs. 80,000 per month.
• Travel support: Travel cost as per entitlement, maximum 6 times per academic year.
• Lodging and boarding: Free lodging and boarding in the Guest House, but no hired accommodation reimbursement.
• Professor of Practice: University-funded engagement may be paid a consolidated amount mutually agreed between the university and the expert; honorary and industry-funded categories are also mentioned.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The advertisement does not mention a written exam. Selection depends on department recommendation, committee review and approval by the competent university authority.

1. Online application or nomination: Interested experts apply through the Samarth portal or send nomination details where applicable.
2. Department review: The concerned department may assess suitability and forward the case with comments.
3. Committee assessment: Adjunct Faculty cases go before a committee with the Vice Chancellor or nominee, Head, Dean, external expert or sector representative and Registrar.
4. Professor of Practice review: Nominations are considered by a selection committee with two senior Professors and one eminent external member.
5. Final approval: Engagement is decided by the competent authority, Academic Council or Board of Management as applicable.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official University of Lucknow recruitment portal at lkounivrec.samarth.edu.in.
2. Select the relevant application for Adjunct Faculty or Professor of Practice.
3. Fill in your personal, academic, professional and experience details.
4. Upload or submit your detailed bio-data and supporting documents.
5. For Professor of Practice, include a brief write-up about your potential contribution to the university.
6. Submit the form online and keep a copy for future communication.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

Keep your bio-data, qualification documents, experience proof, professional achievements, publications or reports, awards, training details and contribution write-up ready before applying. The university may check how your expertise fits the department, course, research, skilling, mentoring or industry collaboration needs.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 16 June 2026
• Application Start: 16 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Open throughout the year as per the official advertisement
• Selection / Interaction Date: To be informed by University of Lucknow if shortlisted

• Teach courses linked to your academic, professional or industry expertise
• Prepare lectures, workshops, training modules and learning material
• Guide students in research, skilling, innovation and entrepreneurship projects
• Support curriculum development and industry-relevant course design
• Mentor students and help them connect with professional networks
• Work with regular faculty on research projects, consultancy or academic activities
• Participate in committees, seminars, special lectures and departmental initiatives