Research Track Faculty - Journalism and Mass Communication

Job Description: Research Track FacultyDepartment: Journalism and Mass CommunicationReports to: Dean / Head of DepartmentPosition Type: Full-Time (Tenure Track)Location: Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana About KR Mangalam UniversityKR Mangalam University is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation. The university fosters a dynamic learning and research ecosystem, promoting industry-academia collaboration and global outreach. Job PurposeThe Research Track Faculty role is designed for individuals with a strong research focus. The primary responsibilities include conducting high-impact research, publishing in indexed journals, securing research grants, and mentoring research scholars, with a reduced teaching load. Key ResponsibilitiesResearch & PublicationsConduct high-quality research in the relevant discipline.Publish in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A listed journals (Minimum: 5 publications in the last 3 years).Maintain a minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).Present research at high-impact international conferences. Grants & Industry CollaborationSecure external research grants from government and private funding agencies (preference given to candidates with a history of securing grants).Lead interdisciplinary research projects and industry-sponsored studies.Establish partnerships with leading universities, industries, and research organizations. Mentorship & SupervisionSupervise Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate research projects.Mentor students for research competitions, patents, and publications.Teaching & Academic ContributionsTeach two courses per semester (reduced load to focus on research).Integrate research-based learning into academic programs.Contribute to accreditation, research policy, and academic committees.Qualifications Essential:Ph.D. in a relevant field.Minimum 3 research publications in Scopus/Web of Science/ABDC A*/A journals in the last 3 years.Minimum h-index of 5 (Google Scholar or Scopus).Demonstrated ability to secure external research grants (preferred).Experience in Ph.D. supervision or guiding research projects. Preferred:Postdoctoral research experience.Industry-academia collaboration or patent filings.Experience in interdisciplinary research and innovation.Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent academic writing and communication skills.Ability to work in collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments. Incentives & BenefitsAttractive research incentives for publications, patents, and funding.Seed funding for research projects.Access to state-of-the-art labs and research facilities.Support for international conference travel and research collaborations.

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