History (PGT) Vacancy in Muruda, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Prince College
Job Description
About This Role
Prince College is inviting experienced History educators for a leadership role in the Department of Humanities. This is a senior-level PGT History position based in Muruda, Mayurbhanj. Candidates with over eight years in college teaching and curriculum leadership will guide the department’s academic growth. The role involves mentoring junior faculty and overseeing History PGT programs.
What You Will Do
Design and update the History PGT curriculum to align with UGC standards and local academic needs. Lead faculty mentoring initiatives to strengthen teaching quality across History courses at Prince College. Coordinate semester-end exams, paper setting, and moderation for History PGT subjects. Oversee student research projects in History and ensure ethical compliance with UGC guidelines. Organize departmental seminars, guest lectures, and regional History symposiums annually. Represent Prince College at state-level History curriculum committees and academic forums. Guide junior faculty in lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom management for History PGT classes. Facilitate internships and field projects for History students in Mayurbhanj and nearby districts. Encourage student participation in inter-college History quizzes, debates, and research competitions.
Who Can Apply
Postgraduate degree in History with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university. NET/SET qualified candidates preferred. Ph.D. in History is mandatory for this senior-level PGT History vacancy in Mayurbhanj. Minimum eight years of full-time teaching experience in History at the college or university level. Prior experience as an Associate Professor or Professor in History is required. Experience in syllabus design, exam coordination, and faculty mentoring is essential. Familiarity with UGC 7th Pay Commission norms for college faculty positions is desirable.
Academic Projects
Guide Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars in History research under Prince College’s approved centers. Supervise dissertation work in regional, tribal, and medieval Odisha History topics. Publish original research in UGC-CARE indexed journals and local academic bulletins. Lead funded projects on tribal heritage documentation in Mayurbhanj district. Collaborate with universities and archives to digitize primary sources relevant to Odisha’s past.
Career Opportunities
This PGT History position in Mayurbhanj offers a pathway to Head of Department (History) within two years. Long-term prospects include Dean of Humanities or Academic Coordinator roles at Prince College. Senior educators may transition into administrative positions like Vice Principal or Director of Academic Affairs. Opportunities exist to lead new centers for tribal and regional studies within the college. Faculty with research output can apply for UGC-Major Research Projects under the institution’s aegis.
What You Get
Salary for this PGT History position in Mayurbhanj ranges from Rs.45,000 to Rs.80,000 per month. Benefits include UGC 7th Pay Commission-aligned allowances and provident fund contributions. Medical insurance and housing rent allowance are provided as per college policy. Professional development funds for attending conferences and workshops are available. Leave entitlements follow UGC norms for college faculty in Odisha.