SU Performing Arts Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sambalpur University is engaging 6 Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts in the School of Performing Arts at Jyoti Vihar, Burla. If you have the required UGC 2018 Assistant Professor qualification, you can attend the walk-in interview offline. The walk-in interview is on 22 June 2026 and reporting time is 9:00 AM. The honorarium can go up to Rs. 60,000 per month depending on qualification and number of classes.

Sambalpur University Performing Arts Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Sambalpur University has released a notice for Guest Faculty engagement in the School of Performing Arts for the 2026 academic session. This is a purely temporary teaching arrangement from 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, or until the vacant post is filled through regular recruitment, whichever happens earlier. The notice is useful for Performing Arts postgraduates, NET-qualified candidates, PhD holders and retired faculty who can teach at university level.

The work is campus-based at Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha. The University has also clarified that continuation depends on satisfactory performance during review, so this should be treated as a temporary academic engagement and not as a regular appointment.

Vacancy Breakdown

• School of Performing Arts: 6 Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) posts

The notice covers only the School of Performing Arts. It should not be mixed with other Sambalpur University Guest Faculty notices for Law, Sociology, Hindi, Sanskrit, Odia or other departments.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• UGC Qualification: You need qualifications as per UGC Guidelines 2018 for Assistant Professor level teaching.
• Preferred Qualification: PhD and NET-qualified candidates will get preference for this Guest Faculty engagement.
• Fallback Condition: If PhD/NET candidates are not available, candidates with a Post-Graduate degree and good academic record may be considered.
• Subject Match: Your academic record, research work and teaching profile should match Performing Arts.

Documents to Carry

• Bio-data: Carry the prescribed bio-data format available on the Sambalpur University website.
• Original certificates: Bring marksheets and certificates for all examinations.
• Research proof: Bring PhD certificate, NET certificate and research publications if applicable.
• Photocopy set: Arrange one self-attested photocopy set in ascending order.

Before the interview: Check that your form, certificates, publication front pages and photograph are arranged in the same order requested in the notice. This matters because the School asks for original verification and one self-attested photocopy set during the walk-in.

Age Limit

• Retired Faculty: Retired faculty may continue until they attain 70 years of age, subject to review of satisfactory performance.
• Other Candidates: No separate minimum or maximum age is mentioned for non-retired candidates in the notice.

Engagement Conditions: Guest Faculty can avail 10 days leave in a year. The University will make statutory deductions such as TDS as per applicable rules.

Salary

• Assistant Professor with PhD: Rs. 1,000 per class, maximum 60 classes per month, up to Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Assistant Professor without PhD: Rs. 750 per class, maximum 60 classes per month, up to Rs. 45,000 per month. NET-qualified candidates get preference.
• Allowances: Guest Faculty will not get separate allowances or extra financial benefits.

The payment is linked to the number of classes taken. If more than 40 classes are taken in a month, the faculty member may also have to take administrative assignments from the following month.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be based on academic record, research degree, demo class, publications and viva-voce. There is no written exam for this Guest Faculty engagement.

1. General Career: HSC, Intermediate, Degree and related academic record carry up to 30 marks.
2. Research Degree: M.Phil, PhD and similar research degree details carry up to 20 marks.
3. Demo Class: A demo class of 5 to 10 minutes carries up to 15 marks.
4. Research Publications: Publications carry up to 15 marks, including international and national journal publications.
5. Viva-Voce: Final interaction carries up to 20 marks.
6. Document Verification: Original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies will be checked during the walk-in process.

Prepare one focused Performing Arts demo topic before you go. Keep publication front pages and teaching experience proof ready because those can affect the selection score.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Sambalpur University website at suniv.ac.in.
2. Download the prescribed bio-data/application format from the recruitment notice.
3. Fill the form and attach one recent colour passport-size photograph.
4. Reach the School of Performing Arts, Sambalpur University by 9:00 AM on 22 June 2026.
5. Carry all original documents, research publication proof and one self-attested photocopy set.
6. Attend document checking, demo class and viva-voce as directed by the School.

This is an offline walk-in process. There is no online application portal or application fee mentioned for this Performing Arts Guest Faculty notice.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 June 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 22 June 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
• Engagement Start: 01 July 2026
• Engagement End: 31 December 2026, or earlier if the vacancy is filled regularly

• Teach Performing Arts courses assigned by the School
• Prepare lesson plans, practical class material and study notes
• Conduct classes, demonstrations, examinations and evaluation work
• Guide UG and PG students in projects and academic activities
• Support research guidance as permitted by qualification and experience
• Assist seminars, workshops and academic events of the School
• Follow instructions issued by the Coordinator or Head of the School