Keyword

University and College Arts Teacher

Arts Professor

Minimum Postgraduate degree in relevant Arts subject with clearance of the NET (National Eligibility Test) exam

Not required

The tasks a University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects is expected to perform include:

Teaching university students one or more Arts subjects such as history, geography, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, economics and politics

Teaching Indian or foreign language such as Hindi, Sanskrit, English, French, etc.

Delivering lectures and conducting seminars

Setting examination papers, conducting examination and evaluating the answer books

Conducting research and guiding research workers

In-depth knowledge of the subject to be taught

Knowledge of different teaching strategies and disciplinary techniques

Skilled in preparing lessons and delivering them

Skilled in preparing and assessing examinations

Skilled in conducting research, writing thesis and publishing them

Ability to teach the students effectively

Basic knowledge of people/child psychology

Not applicable

Coherent speech

Above average intelligence

Disciplined

Emotionally stable

Good sense of humour

Adaptable

Cheerful, cool and friendly temperament

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Colleges usually work for 5/6 days a week and 7/8 hours everyday. This may vary from college to college

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, vocal stress, etc. if not taken care of

For experienced candidates - INR 15,500 to INR 39,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Education Industry in India

According to a report by IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. This is because the country has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. Also, the vocational education and training is fast emerging as an important area of focus in India. According to data released by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the total amount of foreign direct investments (FDI) inflow into the education sector in India stood at US$ 1,071.5 million from April 2000 to January 2015.

Under the new educational policy by the Government of India, a lot of initiatives are being adopted to boost the growth of distance education market, besides focussing on new education techniques, such as E-learning and M-learning. Furthermore, with online modes of education being used by several educational organizations, the higher education sector in India is set for some major changes and developments in the years to come. Considering all this, it is safe to say that there is demand for a University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects in the present and near future as well.

Colleges/universities

Coaching institutes

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India