JOB DESCRIPTIONAssistant Professor – MathematicsPosition Overview
The Assistant Professor – Mathematics will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and academic support in Mathematics and allied quantitative disciplines across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes. The role requires strong conceptual knowledge, effective classroom delivery, student mentoring, academic contribution, and an orientation toward research and continuous improvement.
The faculty member may be required to teach students across Engineering & Technology, Computer Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Statistics, and other programmes where Mathematics and quantitative methods form part of the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Academic Delivery
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical/problem-solving sessions, and remedial classes in Mathematics and allied subjects.
- Teach Mathematics across Engineering, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Computer Applications, and other relevant disciplines.
- Prepare lesson plans, course files, teaching materials, assignments, question banks, and academic resources.
- Use contemporary and technology-enabled teaching methodologies to improve student understanding and engagement.
- Maintain appropriate academic rigor while addressing varying levels of student preparedness.
2. Subject Areas Depending upon institutional requirements and specialization, the faculty member may teach subjects such as:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Calculus and Advanced Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
- Numerical Methods
- Probability & Statistics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Operations Research
- Complex Analysis
- Real Analysis
- Vector Calculus
- Transform Techniques
- Mathematical Modelling
- Quantitative Techniques
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
3. Assessment & Academic Administration
- Design and evaluate assignments, quizzes, internal examinations, practical assessments, and semester examinations.
- Prepare question papers and marking/evaluation schemes in accordance with institutional and university guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, internal assessment, student performance, and academic progress.
- Participate in examination duties, invigilation, evaluation, moderation, result analysis, and other academic responsibilities.
4. Student Mentoring & Development
- Mentor students regarding academic performance, learning difficulties, projects, higher studies, and career development.
- Conduct remedial/tutorial sessions for students requiring additional academic support.
- Encourage analytical thinking, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving ability, and application-oriented learning.
- Support students preparing for competitive examinations, aptitude assessments, and higher education wherever required.
5. Research & Scholarly Contribution
- Undertake research in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Computational Mathematics, or allied areas.
- Publish quality research papers in recognized peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), workshops, and research activities.
- Contribute towards research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, consultancy, patents/innovations, or funded research wherever applicable.
6. Institutional Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings, academic planning, curriculum development, accreditation, and quality-assurance activities.
- Contribute to NAAC/NBA/other accreditation and institutional documentation as assigned.
- Support academic audits, student activities, admissions, examinations, committees, and institutional events.
- Undertake additional academic/administrative responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department, Dean, Principal, Director, or Management.
Essential Qualification
Educational qualifications shall be as prescribed by the applicable regulatory authority/university norms for the programme concerned, such as UGC/AICTE and the affiliating university, as amended from time to time.
Candidates should possess:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics or an allied discipline from a recognized university/institution.
- Strong academic foundation and command over core mathematical concepts.
- Ability to teach Mathematics effectively to students from diverse academic and professional programmes.
NET/SET/SLET and/or Ph.D. shall be required/preferred wherever applicable under prevailing regulatory norms.
Preferred Profile
- Ph.D. or candidates pursuing advanced research in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics or allied areas.
- Prior teaching experience in a university, engineering college, or higher-education institution.
- Experience teaching Engineering Mathematics and/or Probability & Statistics.
- Research publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals.
- Familiarity with mathematical/computational tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, Mathematica, LaTeX, SPSS, or equivalent platforms.
- Understanding of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Bloom's Taxonomy, and contemporary assessment practices.
- Exposure to NAAC/NBA/accreditation processes will be an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong Mathematical & Analytical Ability
- Conceptual Clarity
- Effective Classroom Communication
- Problem-Solving Orientation
- Student Mentoring
- Research Aptitude
- Digital Teaching Competence
- Academic Documentation
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Professional Integrity & Academic Discipline
Performance Expectations
The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate measurable contribution towards:
- Quality of teaching and learning
- Student academic performance
- Course completion and academic compliance
- Student mentoring and engagement
- Research and publications
- Departmental and institutional initiatives
- Academic quality and accreditation requirements
- Continuous professional development
Designation: Assistant Professor – Mathematics
Department: Mathematics / Applied Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Head of Department / Dean / Principal / Director
Location: As per Institution
Compensation: As per institutional norms and candidate credentials
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
