Criminal Law - Professor Vacancy in Pragraj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
United University
Full Time
Job Description
PROFESSOR - Criminal Law in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | University Recruitment
About This Role
United University’s Faculty of Law invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR - Criminal Law in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The department holds a strong reputation for research in constitutional criminal law, cyber offences, and juvenile justice. Faculty members regularly contribute to national and international journals while engaging with judicial reforms.
The Criminal Law PROFESSOR Job in Prayagraj involves leading advanced seminars on IPC amendments, CrPC litigation strategies, and comparative criminal jurisprudence. United University’s law library houses over 12,000 titles, including rare commentaries on the Indian Evidence Act and landmark Supreme Court verdicts.
What You Will Do
Teach postgraduate courses including Advanced Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, and Forensic Science & Law. The PROFESSOR Criminal Law Vacancy in Prayagraj requires designing case-study modules that integrate recent Supreme Court rulings with local trial court observations.
Collaborate with the Centre for Criminology & Victimology to conduct field studies on Prayagraj’s fast-track courts. United University expects each faculty member to supervise three Ph.D. scholars annually in niche areas such as white-collar crime or human trafficking.
Organise annual symposia on emerging offences like cryptocurrency fraud and environmental crimes under IPC Section 268. Publish at least two research papers each semester in Scopus/WoS indexed journals to maintain the department’s h-index above 25.
Coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority to run legal aid clinics for under-trial prisoners. The Criminal Law Academic Job in Pragraj, Prayagraj includes mentoring LL.M. students in moot court competitions focused on constitutional defences.
Review doctoral theses on comparative sentencing policies between India and South Africa. Contribute to curriculum revision committees to align courses with the National Education Policy 2020’s multidisciplinary approach.
Engage with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh for continuing legal education programmes. United University values faculty who can secure consultancy projects from state agencies on cybercrime trends in Tier-2 cities.
What You Get
Salary for the PROFESSOR Criminal Law Position in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is Rs.60,000 - Rs.90,000 per month as per UGC scales. Additional research grants up to Rs.5,00,000 per project are available through the university’s Innovation & Incubation Cell.
Faculty housing within the university campus is offered at subsidised rates. United University provides reimbursement for national and international conference participation once per year.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Criminal Law or Criminology from a recognised university is mandatory for the University PROFESSOR Criminal Law Opening. Candidates must have at least five years of teaching or research experience in a university department offering LL.B. and LL.M. programmes.
UGC-NET with JRF qualification is mandatory if Ph.D. is not completed. Post-doctoral research in comparative criminal justice systems will be given preference during selection.
Research & Publications
United University expects faculty to lead collaborative projects with the National Law University Delhi on organised crime legislation. Funding opportunities exist through the UGC’s Centre for Advanced Studies scheme for interdisciplinary law research.
Publication targets include two Scopus/WoS indexed articles annually on themes such as hate speech jurisprudence or juvenile justice reforms. The department maintains a strict peer-review process for all faculty submissions.
Research Leadership
Guide doctoral students through annual progress reviews and thesis submission milestones. Serve as external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at other universities to maintain academic rigour.
Organise national-level conferences on emerging criminal law challenges, inviting judges, police officials, and social scientists. United University values leadership in shaping policy briefs presented to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
About This Role
United University’s Faculty of Law invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR - Criminal Law in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The department holds a strong reputation for research in constitutional criminal law, cyber offences, and juvenile justice. Faculty members regularly contribute to national and international journals while engaging with judicial reforms.
The Criminal Law PROFESSOR Job in Prayagraj involves leading advanced seminars on IPC amendments, CrPC litigation strategies, and comparative criminal jurisprudence. United University’s law library houses over 12,000 titles, including rare commentaries on the Indian Evidence Act and landmark Supreme Court verdicts.
What You Will Do
Teach postgraduate courses including Advanced Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, and Forensic Science & Law. The PROFESSOR Criminal Law Vacancy in Prayagraj requires designing case-study modules that integrate recent Supreme Court rulings with local trial court observations.
Collaborate with the Centre for Criminology & Victimology to conduct field studies on Prayagraj’s fast-track courts. United University expects each faculty member to supervise three Ph.D. scholars annually in niche areas such as white-collar crime or human trafficking.
Organise annual symposia on emerging offences like cryptocurrency fraud and environmental crimes under IPC Section 268. Publish at least two research papers each semester in Scopus/WoS indexed journals to maintain the department’s h-index above 25.
Coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh State Legal Services Authority to run legal aid clinics for under-trial prisoners. The Criminal Law Academic Job in Pragraj, Prayagraj includes mentoring LL.M. students in moot court competitions focused on constitutional defences.
Review doctoral theses on comparative sentencing policies between India and South Africa. Contribute to curriculum revision committees to align courses with the National Education Policy 2020’s multidisciplinary approach.
Engage with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh for continuing legal education programmes. United University values faculty who can secure consultancy projects from state agencies on cybercrime trends in Tier-2 cities.
What You Get
Salary for the PROFESSOR Criminal Law Position in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is Rs.60,000 - Rs.90,000 per month as per UGC scales. Additional research grants up to Rs.5,00,000 per project are available through the university’s Innovation & Incubation Cell.
Faculty housing within the university campus is offered at subsidised rates. United University provides reimbursement for national and international conference participation once per year.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Criminal Law or Criminology from a recognised university is mandatory for the University PROFESSOR Criminal Law Opening. Candidates must have at least five years of teaching or research experience in a university department offering LL.B. and LL.M. programmes.
UGC-NET with JRF qualification is mandatory if Ph.D. is not completed. Post-doctoral research in comparative criminal justice systems will be given preference during selection.
Research & Publications
United University expects faculty to lead collaborative projects with the National Law University Delhi on organised crime legislation. Funding opportunities exist through the UGC’s Centre for Advanced Studies scheme for interdisciplinary law research.
Publication targets include two Scopus/WoS indexed articles annually on themes such as hate speech jurisprudence or juvenile justice reforms. The department maintains a strict peer-review process for all faculty submissions.
Research Leadership
Guide doctoral students through annual progress reviews and thesis submission milestones. Serve as external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at other universities to maintain academic rigour.
Organise national-level conferences on emerging criminal law challenges, inviting judges, police officials, and social scientists. United University values leadership in shaping policy briefs presented to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
About School
United University is a school located in Pragraj, a major urban area in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The school serves the local community, which is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The area has a large student population, and United University is one of the prominent educational institutions catering to the needs of this community. The school is a part of the United Group of Institutions (UGI), a well-established organization with diverse interests in education, services,...
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