Andhra University was established in 1926 by the Madras University Act to serve the entire linguistic region of Andhra as a residential teaching-cum-affiliating multi-disciplinary university. The institution has Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor and Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as the second Vice-Chancellor. A sprawling campus of 425 acres dotted with 205 buildings, vast open spaces, a brilliant ecosystem with its rich biodiversity and magnificent Kailasa Hill as the backdrop with mystic blue of the Bay of Bengal in its front constitute a unique environment in a city such as Visakhapatnam.
The University invites applications online from Indian citizens and also Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for Professors positions.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
No of posts : 6 (OC-3; BC-D-2; SC-1)
Subject(s) : Pharmacy
Essential Qualifications A. 1. A first Class B.Pharm with Master’s degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy or Pharm.D(Qualifications must be PCI recognized).
2. Registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as amended from time to time, including any succeeding enactments.
3. PCI recognized Ph.D. in any of the Pharmacy subjects.
4. 10 Years of experience in teaching or research in PCI approved/recognized Pharmacy college or research experience out of which 5 years must be as Associate Professor in PCI approved/recognized Pharmacy college.
OR
If the candidate is from industry and the profession, the following are the essential qualifications:
1. A first Class B.Pharm with Master’s degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy or Pharm.D (Qualifications must be PCI recognized).
2. Significant professional work which can be recognized as equivalent to a Ph.D. Degree in appropriate branch of specialization in Pharmacy and industrial / professional experience of five years at a senior level comparable to Associate Professor Provided that the recognition for significant professional shall be valid only if the same is recommended unanimously by a 3-Member Committee of Experts appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University
B. A minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix.
Desired Specializations : Pharmaceutical Analysis / Pharmaceutical Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Pharmaceutics (Including Pharmaceutics Regulatory Affairs) / Pharmacology (including Pharm. D. & Pharmacy Practice) / Pharmacognosy
Biochemistry
Number of posts – 01 (OC-01)
Subject(s) : Biochemistry
Essential Qualifications A. i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in Scopus/ Web of Science indexed/SCI/ SCIE/ UGC-CARE listed journals only and a minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix. AND Page 8 of 42 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 doctoral candidate. OR
B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in Biochemistry, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
Desired Specializations : Clinical Bio-Chemistry / Cancer Biology / Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
Relaxation Clause : a) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Master’s level to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Backward Classes (BC) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) for the purpose of determining eligibility
b) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master‘s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
Biotechnology
Number of posts – 01 (BC-A-01)
Subject(s) : Biotechnology
Essential Qualifications A. i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in Scopus/ Web of Science indexed/SCI/ SCIE/ UGC-CARE listed journals only and a minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix.
AND
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 doctoral candidate. OR
B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in Biotechnology, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in Biotechnology, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience. Desired Specializations: Animal Biotechnology / Genetics / Genetic Engineering / Plant Bio- technology Relaxation Clause :
a) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Master’s level to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Backward Classes (BC) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) for the purpose of determining eligibility
b) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master‘s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
Botany
Number of posts – 02 (OC-02)
Subject(s) : Botany
Essential Qualifications
A. i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in Botany and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in Scopus/ Web of Science indexed/SCI/ SCIE/ UGC-CARE listed journals only and a minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix. AND
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 doctoral candidate. OR B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in Botany, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in Botany, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
Desired Specializations : Cytogenetics / Cell & Molecular Biology / Plant Taxonomy & Plant Special Ecology
Relaxation Clause :
a) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Master’s level to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Backward Classes (BC) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) for the purpose of determining eligibility
b) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master‘s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
Chemistry
Number of posts – 03 (OC-02, BC-B-01)
Subject(s) : Chemistry
Essential Qualifications
A. i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in Scopus/ Web of Science indexed/SCI/ SCIE/ UGC-CARE listed journals only and a minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix. AND
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 doctoral candidate. OR
B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in Chemistry, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience. Desired Specializations: Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Relaxation Clause : a) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Master’s level to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Backward Classes (BC) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) for the purpose of determining eligibility
b) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master‘s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
Microbiology
Number of posts – 01 (BC-B-01)
Subject(s) : Microbiology
Essential Qualifications
A. i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with, a minimum of 10 research publications in Scopus/ Web of Science indexed/SCI/ SCIE/ UGC-CARE listed journals only and a minimum total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix. AND
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 doctoral candidate. OR B. An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, from any academic institutions (not included in A above) / industry, who has made significant contribution to the knowledge in Microbiology, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years’ experience.
Desired Specializations : Environmental Biotechnology / Microbial Genetics / Molecular Biotechnology
Relaxation Clause : a) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Master’s level to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Backward Classes (BC) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) for the purpose of determining eligibility
b) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master‘s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991
Instructions to the candidates for filling the Application form
a) The candidates are requested to go through the Recruitment Notification placed on the University Website andhrauniversity.edu.in.Read the instructions carefully and comply with them, before filling the details in the portal.
b) Applicants are required to apply online (through Link: recruitments.universities.ap.gov.in. The online link will be available till 20.11.2023 (by IST 5 pm).
c) The candidate has to click on the link provided and complete the registration process first. The candidate will receive an OTP to the registered mobile number, which he/she need to fill in the registration form to complete the registration. If the registration ID and password are lost, there is a provision to retrieve the same in the log-in portal.
d) Once the registration of the candidate is confirmed, the candidate has to log-in on the application portal using the credentials and fill in all the required information viz., educational qualifications, experience, academic/research details etc. and submit.
e) The candidate has to take the printout of the successfully submitted online application and submit the same along with self-attested hard copies of certificates and other documents in support of the credentials claimed to the respective university(ies) selected by the candidate before the due date through registered post/courier/speed post. The application and supporting documents will not be accepted in person. Once the application is submitted, the request for a change of information or data will not be considered.
f) The supporting documents shall be arranged sequentially in accordance with the serial numbers of the required information in the application form submitted online. In case two or more supporting documents are available against one serial number, the documents may be numbered as 1.1., 1.2., 1.3., or 5.1., 5.2., 5.3., and the like. The candidates are required to prepare the contents with page numbers of the supporting documents and submit the same to the university(ies) within the stipulated time.
g) Submission of hard copy of the application(s) along with supporting documents to the University(ies) is mandatory. Applicants are advised to submit the same well in advance, without waiting till the last date, to avoid postal delays or any other unforeseen problems. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay at any stage.
h) Failure to submit the hard copy of the application(s) form and documents in time to the respective university(ies) will be treated as ineligible and the candidature will not be considered.
i) The candidates should possess all prescribed eligible and essential qualifications by the date of notification issued.
Procedure for payment of Registration :
Application Fees (Non-refundable) to be paid through the link provided in the application form portal
1. For all categories ₹3000.00
2. Overseas Citizens of India(OCIs) USD150 equivalent amount to be paid in rupees (i.e., Rs. 12,600.00)
Submission of a hard copy of the application with enclosures : Online applications will be summarily rejected if the hard copy of it is not received with all the supporting documents evidencing the entries in the application. The candidate has to take a print-out of the filled-in application and enclose all the self-attested supporting documents and send through registered post/speed post/courier to the following address on or before 27.11.2023 (5.00 pm) after appending the applicant’s signature. Applications without the signature of the candidate and incomplete forms ‘will not be considered’. The candidate has to write the “Post Applied for Professor and the “Department Name ___________” on the top of the envelope Address for sending the hard copy of the application form along with the enclosures : Address:
To
The Registrar, Andhra University,
O/o. Directorate of Admissions,
Vijayanagar Palace, Peda Waltair,
Visakhapatnam
City: Visakhapatnam
District: Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh – 530017
Instructions for the candidates applying for the post of Professor
a) The Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee (SEC) of the respective university shall verify and evaluate the academic and research score secured by the applicants in the subject concerned through the ’Assessment Criteria and Methodology Proforma ‘designed by the respective universities based on the criteria and methodology listed in table at Appendix.
b) The merit list based on weightages given in Appendix will be considered for the short listing of candidates for interview in the ratio of 4:1 by the Screening and Evaluation Committee.
c) The validated scores of the candidates in the order of merit and the list of shortlisted candidates for interview will be displayed on the respective university website.
d) Any candidate with a grievance on his/her status in the merit list may appeal in writing to the Vice-Chancellor of the university within seven (07) days from the date of display of the lists on the respective university website. The appeal of a candidate shall be adjudicated by the Vice-Chancellor within seven (07) days from the date of receipt and Vice-Chancellor’s decision is final. No further appeal shall be entertained in the matter by the university.
e) Only the shortlisted candidates shall be called for interview.
f) The candidates called for interview should report one day before the date of the interview concerned for verification of their original certificates and research publications. Any mismatch between the originals and the data furnished in the application and/or false claim will disqualify the candidate for interview. No appeal shall be entertained at this stage.
g) The entire interview process for all the candidates shall be video graphed. h) The assessment of a candidate’s performance in the interview will be for a maximum of 100 marks against the following four components in two categories: —
Category-I: Lecture Discourse and Disposition (40 marks) a. Lecture demonstration — 25marks b. Inter-disciplinary awareness, critical thinking, personality etc. - 15 marks
Category-II: Pedagogy and Research Aptitude (60 marks) c. Domain knowledge and technology-enabled learning — 35marks d. Research competence, and future plans – 25marks
i) The final selection to the post of Professor shall be based on the overall merit of the candidate with 50%weightage given to his/her Academic/Research Score (as per the Appendix) and 50% weightage given to his/her performance in the interview.
General Information :
a) Call letters to attend interviews will be sent only to the short-listed candidates by email/post. No correspondence will be entertained with applicants who are not short- listed/called for interview.
b) Vertical reservation for SC, ST, BC, EWS and horizontal reservation for Women, Ex-servicemen, meritorious sports persons and PBDs will be followed as per G.O.Ms.No.77 General Administration (Services-D) Department, dated 02.08.2023 issued by GAD, Government of AP. Candidates applying for the reserved posts should clearly state the category to which they belong to. They must also enclose a Certificate issued by Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer/ or other Authorized Authority as proof to this effect, without which the application will not be considered.
c) In case a candidate wants to claim benefits under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs) category, the candidate’s relevant disability should be not less than 40 per cent. Documentary proof to this effect in the form of a valid Disability Certificate must be enclosed with the application, otherwise, the application will not be considered.
d) If valid hard copies of the documents in support of the claim made in the online application, wherever required, are not sent along with the application, the application is liable to be summarily rejected. No appeal against rejection in this regard will be entertained.
e) Canvassing in any form, by or on behalf of, any candidate will summarily disqualify that candidate.
f) All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
g) The University reserves the right not to fill up any vacancy advertised, if the circumstances so warrant. The University also reserves the right to withdraw positions advertised at any time without assigning any reason.
h) The Experience/ Service Certificate shall include the full details of the positions held, period of service and Pay scale/ Pay levels/ Grade Pay.
i) Before applying the candidates must ensure that they are eligible according to the criteria stipulated in the recruitment notification. If the candidate is found ineligible at any stage of the recruitment process, his/her candidature shall be cancelled.
j) In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of the appointment letter, the University reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidates.
k) The candidates who are in service (Govt. / Semi Govt. / PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions) shall forward their application/s through proper channel and furnish “No Objection Certificate” from their Competent Authority. The NOC should also indicate the vigilance clearance from the parent Department.
l) The past service of the applicants will be considered as per the provisions under G.O.Ms.No.20 (4) Higher Education Department, dated 28-06-2023.
m) The appointment under the reserved category is provisional and subject to the certificate being verified through proper channels. If the verification reveals that the claim of the candidate belonging to a particular category is false, his/her services will be terminated forthwith without assigning any further reasons and without prejudice to any further action as may be taken under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of false certificates.
n) The time taken by candidates to acquire M. Phil. and / or Ph.D. Degree shall not be considered as teaching/research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions. The period of active service spent on pursuing Research Degree simultaneously with teaching assignments without taking any kind of leave shall be counted as teaching experience for the purpose of direct recruitment.
o) Candidates who have been awarded Ph.D./Masters/Bachelor’s degree from foreign Universities should enclose “Equivalence Certificate” issued by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, without which their degrees shall not be considered.
p) The University shall not be responsible for any loss of e-mail, loss of any communication due to the wrong address provided by the candidate, unsuccessful transaction by Payment Gateway etc.
q) Interviews for candidates who are abroad and unable to appear for the interview in person may be conducted, at no risk to the university, through video-conferencing by suitably adopting the four components of the interview process and the time-limits mentioned. If selected, he/she will be issued a ‘Letter of Intimation’ of his/her selection and will be directed to meet the Registrar in person, on or before a stipulated date, for verification of the claims made in the application with his/her original certificates and other documents. If the claims are found correct, the appointment order shall be issued. However, any mismatch / distortion of information found will disqualify the candidates and the letter of intimation issued is treated as withdrawn without any notice. No appeal shall be entertained at this stage by the university. r) The University reserves the right to issue any corrigendum to this notification as necessary/ deemed fit and it shall be published on the University website for the information of all concerned. No other communication will be made or published in the public domain.
s) The university may adopt higher performance criteria, if required
t) The applicants must be aware that their output by way of M.Phil./Ph.D./research papers are not plagiarized. In case at any time following the appointment (if selected), at any stage, the University discovers that the content is plagiarized, the candidate will be liable for termination from the service without any notice. UGC Notification dated July 31, 2018, in this regard, is to be complied with.
u) Any publications in predatory/dubious journals or books from predatory publishers or presentations in predatory/dubious conferences will not be considered for academic credit for selection.
v) The university has the right to post the selected candidates at the Main Campus of the University or any of the Constituent College / Institution /Department / Centre of the University as decided by the competent Authority of the university depending upon the requirements and exigencies of service.
w) The candidates shall attend the interview at the designated place and time at his/her own expense.
x) Candidates can apply to multiple universities for the same subject vacancies of their choice.
y) Any misinformation, plagiarism, criminal antecedents and any related activity of the candidate is deemed to be detrimental to the post applied for, shall disqualify him or her without any notice.
Last date for submission of online application and payment of registration fee through the portal : 20.11.2023
Last date for receiving hardcopy of the application along with all enclosures by post/ courier : 27.11.2023
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