Madras University Guest Lecturer Recruitment 2026

The University of Madras is hiring 4 Guest Lecturers (Full Time) for the Department of Geology at its Guindy Campus in Chennai. If you have a Ph.D in Geology or Applied Geology, you can apply by sending your CV before 28 July 2026. The pay is Rs. 30,000 per month, and these are temporary teaching positions for the M.Sc Geology programme.

University of Madras (UNOM) Guest Lecturer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Department of Geology, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Madras has released Advertisement No. 5887/2026-27/GL/Geo./UNOM/ dated 23 July 2026 for 4 Guest Lecturer (Full Time) posts. Selection is based on your qualifications, teaching experience, publications, rank, and an interview — there is no written exam. This is a good opportunity for Ph.D holders in Geology who want teaching experience at a reputed state university.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D Degree in Geology or Applied Geology.
• Duties: You will teach courses for the M.Sc Geology Programme, including theory, practicals, field visits, and dissertation guidance, plus other teaching-related work assigned from time to time.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 30,000 per month as a Guest Lecturer (Full Time).
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process

Selection follows university norms based on marks awarded across multiple criteria:

1. Screening: Your application is checked for educational qualifications, teaching experience, publications, rank, and awards. Marks are given only with valid proof documents.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend an interview at the Department of Geology, Guindy Campus, on 29 July 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae along with photocopies of your certificates, work experience, publications, testimonials, rank, and awards.
2. Send your application to The Professor and Head, Department of Geology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Multistorey Building 6th Floor, Chennai – 600025 on or before 28 July 2026 (Tuesday, before 5:00 PM).
3. Bring your original documents for verification if you are called for the interview on 29 July 2026.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 July 2026 (before 5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: 29 July 2026

• Teach theory and practical classes for the M.Sc Geology programme
• Guide students during field visits and geological surveys
• Supervise student dissertations and research projects
• Prepare lecture materials, assignments, and examination papers
• Evaluate student performance through tests and practicals
• Handle other teaching-related work assigned by the department