Assistant Professor

Job Title: FACULTY for Psychology GITAM (Deemed to be University)

The Department of Psychology at GITAM invites bright and young faculty for Visakhapatnam Location.

GITAM is looking for applicants with a passion for teaching and demonstrated excellence in research. We are looking for candidates to introduce students to all aspects of psychological study. Introductory courses cover basic concepts, while higher-level courses cover specific areas, such as abnormal psychology and developmental psychology. The faculty is expected to publish in Scopus indexed/Web of Science journals.

Qualification:

• PhD in Psychology from an accredited university
• Experience teaching in the discipline at the college level
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Commitment to active engagement with students

Assistant professor: The candidate must possess a Ph.D. with minimum teaching experience.

Note:

1. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, and a commitment to high quality undergraduate and post graduate education and demonstrated ability to carry out original and creative research.

2. GITAM encourages interaction of the faculty with industry, other research and professional institutions. Consultancy is also encouraged at GITAM and liberal consultancy policies are in practice.

3. Facilities for research and development activities exist in all the Departments, Schools and Centers. These are being continuously modernized with contemporary equipment and services. Good facilities also exist for computing. The Institute has a well-stocked library with books, e-books, journals, reports, etc.

4. Technology business incubator hosted by the Institute, called the Venture Development Center for Entrepreneurship serves to promote technology based entrepreneurship for faculty & students.

5. Most of the day-to-day facilities are available on the Campus including two banks, a post office, a small shopping center, a well-equipped hospital (in Visakhapatnam), sports facilities and playground for field games.

6. GITAM may consider candidates whose areas of specialization lie outside those stated herein, provided these persons have an outstanding academic record.

A BRIEF ABOUT GITAM

GITAM (Deemed to be University) established in 1980 as a main-campus based out of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Nestled in between the valley of Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal, the location is the most idyllic places in Andhra Pradesh. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM, was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by M.V.V.S.Murthi former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist. The vision of MAHATMA, the Father of the Nation was to see India as a socially and economically resurgent country and he looked upon education as an important means to achieve this goal. Gandhiji's view of education was not narrow or sectarian. He envisaged universities as institutions of higher learning that transcend all linguistic, racial and other barriers. GITAM is committed to imbibe his values and abide by his philosophy.

VISION

To become a global leader in higher education.

MISSION

To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment.

QUALITY POLICY

To achieve global standards and excellence in teaching, research, and consultancy by creating an environment in which the faculty and students share a passion for creating, sharing and applying knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.

https://www.gitam.edu