VNSGU Visiting Faculty Recruitment 2026

VNSGU is hiring Visiting Faculty across 65 subjects and specializations for the 2026-27 academic year at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. You can apply if you meet the UGC and university qualification norms for your subject, which usually means a postgraduate degree or Ph.D. in the relevant field. Applications are open online until 1 July 2027, 6:00 PM. Visiting Faculty are paid on a per-lecture honorarium basis as per university norms.

VNSGU Visiting Faculty Recruitment 2026-27 - Multiple Subjects

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) has released Employment Notice No. GN-PGI/MU/A-VF/1746/2026, dated 30 July 2026, inviting online applications for Visiting Faculty positions across its university departments and self-financed/UGC-aided programmes for the academic year 2026-27. 65 subjects are covered — from Science streams like Zoology, Biotechnology, and Physics to Arts and Commerce subjects like English, Gujarati, Painting, Law, and Business Management. This is a rolling, need-based recruitment — the university calls in visiting faculty through the year as teaching requirements come up in each department, so your application stays valid for the whole academic year. This is a good opportunity for Ph.D. holders, NET/SET qualified candidates, and postgraduate degree holders looking to gain teaching experience at a state university.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for Visiting Faculty if you hold a postgraduate degree or Ph.D. in the relevant subject as per UGC and Veer Narmad South Gujarat University norms. Preference is given to candidates with a Ph.D. or relevant teaching/research experience. Subjects covered include:

• Science & Life Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Zoology, Fishery Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Botany, Biosciences
• Physical Sciences: Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic/Analytical/Physical), Physics, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Material Science
• Design & Architecture: Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture
• Arts & Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit, Comparative Literature, Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts, Art History
• Social Sciences: Sociology, Social Work (MSW), Public Administration, Political Science, Rural Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Library Science
• Commerce & Management: Business & Industrial Management, Financial & Management Accounting, Human Resource Development, Labour Welfare
• Others: Computer Science & IT, Law, Education, Agriculture Extension Education

See the official notification for the complete list of 65 subjects and department-wise contacts.

Salary

• Visiting Faculty are paid a per-lecture honorarium as per university and government norms — no fixed monthly salary is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for Visiting Faculty selection:

1. Shortlisting: The concerned Head of Department, Coordinator, Dean or OSD will review applications for your subject.
2. Interview/Contact: If your profile is shortlisted, the department will contact you directly. Do not call the department to inquire about your status.

How to Apply

1. Go to the VNSGU recruitment portal at vnsgurec.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for Visiting Faculty in your subject.
3. Get yourself registered with your local Employment Exchange and upload your Employment Registration Card with the application.
4. Upload your qualification and experience certificates.
5. Submit the form before the deadline.

Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD) must bring their category certificate from a competent authority when called for interview. No TA/DA is paid to attend the interview, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 July 2027, 6:00 PM

• Deliver lectures and conduct practical/tutorial sessions in your subject as per the university timetable
• Prepare lesson plans and teaching material aligned with the syllabus
• Evaluate student assignments, tests, and practical work
• Guide students on projects, seminars, and academic activities
• Maintain attendance and academic records as required by the department
• Coordinate with the Head of Department on syllabus coverage and schedule
• Follow UGC and university academic guidelines and codes of conduct