INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR RECRUITMENT TO TEACHINGPOSITIONS
Central University of Karnataka invites online applications from qualified citizens of India/Overseas citizens of India with valid documents as applicable for recruitment to the following teaching positions at the level of Professors and Associate Professors. The details can be downloaded from CUK website (www.cuk.ac.in). The details of online application are as follows:
Note:
1. PWD Reservation is earmarked as per Gazette Notification No. 59 of 2016, GoI.
2. The backlog PWD positions may be interchanged/filled by other PWD categories or UR following GoI rules. (Gazette Notification No. 59 of 2016, GoI, 34 [2]). Hence, PWD candidates can apply for other UR positions and candidates with Benchmark disabilities but are eligible for UR positions can apply for PWD positions.
Important Note:
1. The Notification No.29/2022, issued to the extent of unfilled posts stands withdrawn.
2. Interviews were not conducted for some of the subjects due to insufficient number of eligible candidates. The candidates who were eligible and have applied as per Notification No. 29/2022, but not called for interview due to insufficient number of candidates may apply afresh against this Notification.
3. Any changes/amendments/updation/notice in this regard shall be posted only on the
University website. Candidates are advised to check the University website regularly.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ROSTER POINTS ETC.
CANDIDATES MAY NOTE THAT THE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/ROSTER POINTS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE UGC/MoE/DOPT/NCTE/AICTE AND OTHER GOVERNING BODIES FROM TIME TO TIME ARE APPLICABLE.
The format of Academic / Research Score (Table-2) attached to this leaflet is applicable as per
UGC regulations 2018.
PROFESSOR:
(All subjects except Management/Tourism and Hotel Management, Folkloristics & Tribal Studies, Music & Fine Arts, Engineering and Education)
Eligibility (A or B) :
A.
I.An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 as per UGC Regulations
2018.
II. A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and / or research experience at equivalent level at the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided at least one doctoral candidate.
OR
B.
An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
(All subjects except Management/Tourism and Hotel Management, Folkloristics & Tribal Studies,
Music & Fine Arts, Engineering and Education)
Eligibility:
A good academic record, with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed).
A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and / or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of Seventy five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENTS IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PROFESSOR:
i) Ph. D. degree in Tourism/Business Administration/allied/cognate field and First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at Master’s level in Business Administration (MBA)/Master of Tourism Administration/Master of Tourism Management/ Master of Tourism and Travel Management/Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management/PGDM/C. A./ICWA/M. Com/ allied/cognate field.
AND
ii) Minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching / research / industry out of which at least 3 years shall be at a post equivalent to that of an Associate Professor.
AND
iii) At least 6 research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE approved list of journals and having successfully guided at least 2 Ph D students as Supervisor / Co-supervisor.
OR
At least 10 research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI journals / UGC /
AICTE approved list of journals.
A minimum research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
i) Ph.D. degree in Tourism/Business Administration/allied/cognate field and First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at Master’s level in the Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)/Master of Tourism Administration/Master of Tourism Management/ Master of Tourism and Travel Management/Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management/PGDM / C. A. / ICWA/ M. Com/ allied/cognate field.
AND
ii) At least total 6 research publications in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE approved list of journals.
AND
iii) Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching / research / industry out of which at least 2 years shall be Post Ph.D. experience.
iv) A minimum research score of 75, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT IN ENGINEERING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PROFESSOR:
i. Ph.D. degree in the relevant field and First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at
Master’s level in the relevant branch.
AND
ii. Minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching/research/industry out of which at least 3 years
shall be at a post equivalent to that of an Associate Professor.
AND
iii. At least 6 research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI
journals/UGC/AICTE approved list of journals and having successfully guided at least 2 Ph.D. students as supervisor/Co-supervisor till the date of eligibility of promotion.
OR
iv. At least 10 research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI journals / UGC /
AICTE approved list of journals till the date of eligibility or promotion.
v. A minimum research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
For Direct Recruitment
i. Ph.D. degree in the relevant field and First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at
Master’s level in the relevant branch.
AND
ii. At least total 6 research publications in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved list of journals.
AND
iii. Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching/research/industry out of which at least 2 years
shall be Post Ph.D. experience.
iv. A minimum research score of 75, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHING FACULTY IN THE DEPT. OF MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL INDIAN ART FORMS LIKE SCULPTURE, ETC.
PROFESSOR (Tabla/Vocal) Eligibility (A or B) :
A.
An eminent scholar, having a Ph.D. degree, actively engaged in research with 10 years of
experience in teaching and /or research at a University/National-level institution, including
experience of guiding research at the doctoral level, with outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialisation, with a minimum of 6 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC listed journals, and a total research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2.
OR
B. A traditional and professional artist, having highly commendable professional achievement in the subject concerned, who has:
i) Master’s degree in the relevant subject;
ii) Ten years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialisation;
iii) Made significant contribution in the field of specialisation;
iv) Guided research scholars;
v) Participated in National/International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops and/or recipient of
National/International Awards/Fellowships;
vi) Ability to explain with logical reasoning the subject concerned;
vii) Adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in the said discipline.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Tabla / Vocal)
Eligibility (A or B):
A.
i.Good academic record with a doctoral degree, with performing ability of high professional standards.
ii. Eight years of experience in teaching at the University, College level/ and/or research in University/national level institutions excluding the period spent for obtaining the research degree.
iii. Made a significant contribution to knowledge in the subject concerned, as evidenced by quality publications.
iv. Contribution to educational innovation such as designing of new courses, curricula and/or outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization.
v. A minimum research score of 75, as per Appendix II, Table 2 as per UGC Regulations
2018.
OR
B.
i. A traditional and professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the concerned subject, who should be or have:
(a) ‘A’ grade artist of AIR/TV;
(b) Eight years of outstanding performing achievements in the field of specialization.;
(c) Experience in designing of new courses and/or curricula;
(d) Participation in Seminars/Conferences in reputed institutions; and
(e) Ability to explain the logical reasoning of the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in that discipline.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHING FACULTY IN THE FOLKLORISTICS AND TRIBAL STUDIES DISCIPLINE
PROFESSOR: A.
(i) An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/ allied/ relevant discipline
and published work of high quality actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications.
(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/college, and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/ industries, including experience of guiding candidates for research at the doctoral level.
(iii)Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated teaching learning process.
(iv) A minimum research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
OR
B.An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
i) Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
ii) M.A in Folklore/M.A in Folk literature/M.A in Cultural Studies/M.A in Literature(in Indian Languages) with good research works in Folklore and related inter-disciplinary studies /M.A in Tribal Studies/ M.A in Anthropology with research works in Folklore Studies with other essential qualifications as prescribed by University Grants Commission.
iii) A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
iv) A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry excluding the period of Ph.D. research with evidence of published work and a minimum of 7 publications.
v) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, and technology – mediated teaching learning process with evidence of having guided doctoral candidates and research students.
vi) A minimum research score of 75, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHING FACULTY IN THE SCHOOL OF STUDIES OF EDUCATION
(As per Qualifications Prescribed for Faculty Positions in the NCTE Regulations 2014)
PROFESSOR:
(I) A Master’s degree in Arts/ Humanities/ Sciences/ Commerce and M.Ed. each with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
M.A. (Education) and B.Ed. with 55% marks in each or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
(II) Ph. D in Education.
(III) At least ten years of professional experience in University Department of Education or College of Education of which a minimum of five years at the M.Ed. level and or experience in research at the University/ National Level institutions/ industries/ including experience of guiding candidates for research at the doctoral level.
(IV) Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses and technology- mediated teaching learning process and has minimum 10 published works in the relevant area of specialization.
V) A minimum research score of 120, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
Desirable: Experience in educational administration, training and orientation.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
(I) A Master’s degree in Arts/ Humanities/ Sciences/ Commerce and M.Ed. each with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed
OR
M.A. (Education) and B.Ed with 55% marks in each or an equivalent grade in a point scale
wherever grading system is followed.
Ph. D in Education
(II) Eight Years of professional experience in teacher education and minimum three years of experience at M Ed. level with minimum 07 published works in the relevant area of specialization.
III) A minimum research score of 75, as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.
esirable: Educational media and audio-visual resource production.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The University is looking for qualified, accomplished and committed faculty members who believe in institution-building and have a passion for academic excellence through teaching and research. Applications in the prescribed online format are invited from eligible and suitable Indian nationals for filling-up of teaching positions at the level of Professors and Associate Professors in various disciplines on a regular basis.
2. The qualifications, pay scales and other conditions for the advertised teaching positions shall be in accordance with UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education 2018 (hereinafter refereed to as UGC
Regulations 2018) and its subsequent amendments issued, published in the Gazette of India, and are subject to any future regulations/norms, including amendments in the present regulations stipulated by the MoE/UGC, AICTE, NCTE, etc. applicable to such recruitments, which may change from time to time. The application form must be accompanied by additional sheets (wherever required) and enclosures-giving details of academic qualifications, experience, published work etc.
3. A relaxation of 5% (i.e., from 60% to 55% for Management and Engineering disciplines and 55% to 50% for rest of the disciplines) shall be provided at the Graduate and Masters level for the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Persons with Disability (PWD /Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-creamy layer) categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions. The eligibility of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based on only the qualifying marks without including any grace mark.
4. The period taken by the candidates to acquire M.Phil. degree and the residency period prescribed for pursuing Ph.D. shall not be considered as teaching/research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions. Post-Doctoral experience with substantial evidence shall be given preference.
5. Relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent to 55% wherever the grading system is followed by a recognized university shall also be considered eligible. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to provide equivalence certificate for grade obtained from (in terms of %) the concerned degree awarding University. In the absence of such a certificate, the verification shall not be considered for appointment to the post applied for.
6. The candidates selected shall be appointed under a written contract as per UGC norms.
7. The appointment of candidates on regular basis shall be governed by New Pension Scheme
(NPS) as applicable from time to time.
8. 10th passing certificate /SSC certificate/matriculation certificate issued by the concerned education board will be considered as proof of date of birth. No other document will be accepted for verification of date of birth.
9. Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Persons with Disabilities will be as per existing Government of India norms as amended from time to time. Candidates applying for the reserved posts should clearly state to which category they belong. They must also enclose certificates issued by Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Officer/Equivalent authority as proofs to this effect, without which their applications will not be considered. In case, a candidate wants to claim benefits under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category, his/her relevant disability should not be less than 40%. Proof to this effect, must be enclosed with the application, without which the application will be treated as belonging to unreserved category.
Candidates applying for the post (s) reserved for OBC should submit a self-attested copy of valid caste certificate specifically mentioning Creamy Layer-exclusion in the format prescribed by Govt. of India (www.ncbc.nic.in, which should not be more than 6 months old from the last date of submission of application) issued by competent authority, vide Column 3 of GOI Dept. of Personnel and Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 8.9.1993 and modified vide DoPT's O.M. No. 36033/3/2004- Estt.(Res) dated
9.3.2004, subsequently revised vide O.M. No.36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res) dated 14.10.2008. The OBC Certificate must be in the format as prescribed by the Govt. of India vide OM No. 36036/2/2013- Estt. (Res.) dated 30/05/2014.
10. The list of short-listed candidates for interview will be published on the University website i.e., www.cuk.ac.in. and will be communicated to the eligible candidates by e -
mail. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the University website for the latest information about progress in scrutiny work, important dates of interview. Any excuse / complaint for not visiting the University website shall not be entertained.
11. Candidates must write their Email IDs neatly and correctly for mailing interview/appointment letter as attachment. The date of e-mail will be considered as the official date of dispatch and receipt of communication. Candidates not having an e-mail- ID must create the same and check it regularly for further communication.
12. The candidates selected for appointment are expected to join within the date specified by the
University.
13. The eligibility of candidates will be determined as on the last date fixed for submission of online application form.
14. Before applying for a post, candidates are advised to satisfy themselves about their eligibility as per UGC norms. No enquiry in this regard will be entertained.
15. The service conditions including Academic Level and age of superannuation shall be as per guidelines issued by MoE/UGC/AICTE/NCTE or other statutory bodies as the case may be, from time to time.
16. Candidates who desire to apply for more than one post or under more than one category will be required to submit separate applications in the prescribed format along with all the specified supporting documents and application fee along with each application.
17. Teachers appointed may be assigned other academic or administrative responsibilities in addition to their regular teaching and research.
18. Every person appointed permanently to a post in the University by direct recruitment shall be on probation in such post for a period of one year, provided that the appointing authority may, in any individual case, extend the period of probation to such an extent as it may deem necessary, the reasons thereof to be recorded in writing.
19. Where a person has not completed his period of probation satisfactorily, the appointing authority may terminate him/her services in the University without notice and assigning any reason thereof.
20. The University shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted at any time, at the time of appointment or during the tenure of service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted are fake or the candidate has clandestine antecedents/background and has suppressed the said information, his/her services shall be terminated forthwith.
21. The applicants who are in service must submit NOC from their employers along with the applications.
22. Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of interview along with an authentic Photo ID.
23. Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.
24. Incomplete online application and subsequent submission of hard copy of application without relevant supporting enclosures (self-attested copies of degree/certificates/marks sheets/experience certificate, etc.) will be out-rightly rejected. Consequent upon adoption of self-certification provisions as required by the Govt. of India, the University shall process the applications entirely on the basis of information/documents submitted by the candidates. In case the information/documents found to be false/incorrect by way of omission or commission, the responsibility and liability shall lie solely with the candidate.
25. Information uploaded on the University website shall not be provided to the candidate under RTI Act, 2005. The uploaded information on the University w ebsite shall remain for a specific period only. Therefore, the candidates are advised to download the information and keep it for future reference. In due course of recruitment, in midway of process neither any application under Right to Information Act, 2005 shall be entertained nor information shall be provided. Factual information under RTI Act shall be provided only after declaration of final result and completion of entire recruitment process of this Notification. Reply to inferential (speculative) question shall not be provided.
26. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka in all matters related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/ interview will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/ her agency.
27. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of appointment order, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/ cancel any communication made to the candidates.
28. Corrigendum or Addendum or Cancellation to this advertisement, if any, shall be published only on the University w ebsite . Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the University website regularly.
29. Fake/de-recognised Institutions: Candidates who have obtained degrees or diplomas or certificates for various programmes/courses from any institution declared fake/de- recognised by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi shall not be eligible for being considered for recruitment to the posts advertised.
30. The posts are being advertised keeping in view the broad areas of specialization in subjects.
However, the department concerned may have a specific requirement of specialization.
31. The applications received shall be screened as per the screening guidelines published in the
UGC regulations 2018.
32. Publications ‘under submission’ or submitted to referees will not be considered towards calculation of points for publication criteria. Further, all the items for which points are claimed should be strictly as per the UGC Regulations 2018.
33. The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post (s) at any time without assigning any reason thereof.
34. The panel of selected waitlisted candidates will be valid for one year from the date of approval of competent authority.
35. The character of a person for direct recruitment to the service must be such as to render him/her suitable in all respect for appointment to the service. Persons dismissed by the Union Government or by a State Government or by a Local Authority or a Government Corporation owned or controlled by the Central Government or State Government will be deemed to be ineligible for appointment.
36. No person shall be recruited unless he/she is in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect that is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his official duties. The selected candidates are required to produce a medical certificate of physical fitness from whom the appointing authority specifies at the time of joining.
37. Equivalence certificates for degrees awarded from recognized foreign Universities as per
AIU may be submitted in relevant cases, along with application.
38. The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum and the mere fact that a
candidate possesses the same will not entitle him/her for being called for interview.
39. Outstation unemployed candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories called for interview will be paid by the shortest route return single second-class railway fare towards journey expenses on the production of ticket/proof as provided under Government of India rules.
40. Selection will be made on the basis of candidates’ previous record (including the
requirement of Academic and Research Scores as envisaged in the UGC-Regulations dated
18.07.2018) and their performance in the interview. The University may utilize seminar or colloquium as an additional method of selection.
41. Academic / Research Score will be calculated as per 2018 Notification of UGC (Table-2) by considering the UGC approved CARE list from time to time.
42. The Academic / Research Score calculated in the online form is only indicative of the applicants eligibility and it shall be confirmed following due scrutiny by the appropriate committee constituted by the University as per UGC regulations 2018.
43. In case of any disputes/suites or legal proceedings against the University, the Jurisdiction shall be restricted to the Courts in Kalaburagi.
44. Errors and omissions in notification and selection process are subject to corrections.
45. The medium of instruction in respect of all progrmmes offered in the Schools, Centres and Departments shall be English except in cases of studies / research in languages.
46. The candidates are suggested NOT to upload the copies of research papers/publications in the online form. However, they are required to send all the relevant publications along with the hard copy of the application form for considering the candidature. The proof of UGC CARE List journal status, impact factor, authorship claim etc. should be provided with valid documents, otherwise the marks will not be allotted as per the claim. The University is not responsible for any mistake due to not providing valid proof.
47. The candidates need not fill out the additional details (for example: Ph.D. marks/ grade, etc.) for which the information is not applicable/available. However, mandatory data must be provided.
48. Additional information if any, (for example: double/additional degree, name change details, etc.) can be sent as hard copies along with application forms.
49. APPLICATION FEE & MODE OF PAYMENT
50. Application forms have to be filled out only in an online mode, as available on the website of the University along with the present advertisement, within the prescribed time limit indicated in the advertisement. Offline forms will not be accepted.
51. The hard copy of the online application along with self-attested copies of testimonials/certificates in an envelope duly superscripted “Application for the post of
’’ must be sent to The Registrar, Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Kalaburagi District -585 367 so as to be
received by the undersigned on or before 24/04/2023.
ENDORSEMENT BY THE EMPLOYER (FOR IN SERVICE APPLICANTS)
a) In case of in-service candidates in Government/Semi-Government organizations/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Organizations, the endorsement form must be signed by the employer.
b) In case of in-service candidates from Private Sector, acceptance of resignation and relieving letter from the employer must be submitted at the time of joining.
Forwarded to the Registrar, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi-585367 (India)
Further, it is certified that no disciplinary and or vigilance case has ever been held or contemplated or is pending against the said applicant. There is no objection for his / her application being considered by the Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi and in the event of selection, he/she will be relieved to join Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi as per rules.
