With effect from 2008, the Centre for Media and Cultural Studies, TISS will initiate two new programmes:

Artist/Scholar in residence
The Centre will invite one or two eminent media practitioners or researchers (film makers, theatre persons, traditional media artistes, cultural studies scholars etc.) for a total period of 4 to 6 weeks a year.

The artist/scholar in residence would be expected to hold one public talk and conduct one or more workshops with students, faculty etc., in addition to interacting with members of the Centre to explore creative collaboration. Nominations in early 2008.

Fellowships to new practitioners
This will enable fresh media graduates who want to produce media materials on issues of social relevance to spend approximately six months at the Centre, with equipment and other support.

The productions that emerge through this process would add to the Centre’s collection of media materials. Two fellowships per year are envisaged. Applications for fellowships will be invited in early 2008.

New Positions

CMCS is scaling up its activities to start a Diploma in Media and Cultural Studies and to set up a digital video archive of ethnographic film and development related issues.

In order to sustain these new initiatives, TISS is seeking well qualified and committed personnel for the following positions in the Centre on tenure for a period of five years.

Last Date for Application: July 27, 2007

1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1-Unreserved) in the pay scale of Rs.12,000-420-18,300.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:
1. Ph. D. Degree in Communication/ Mass Communication/ Media Studies from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

2. Good academic record with at least 55% marks (or equivalent) at Master’s level in the subject or an equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E, F at the Master’s degree level.

3. Eight years experience of teaching and/or research including up to 3 years for research degree and having made a mark in the area of scholarship as evidenced by quality of publications, contribution to education innovation, design of new courses and curricula.

Desirable:
1. Professional experience of minimum 5 years of working or teaching with specialization in Media Studies and/or Development/ Participatory Communication.

2. Experience and knowledge of working with media production technologies and processes.

2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (1-Unreserved) in the pay scale of Rs.8,000-275-13,500.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:
Good academic record with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade of 'B’ in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E, F at the Master’s degree level or an equivalent qualification from an Indian or foreign university/recognized institution in Communication/Mass Communication/ Journalism.

Candidates, besides fulfilling the above qualification, should have cleared the eligibility test for lecturers conducted by UGC or similar test accredited by the UGC. NET shall remain the compulsory requirement for appointment as Lecturer for those with post-graduate degree. However, the candidates having Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject are exempted from NET.

Minimum 2 years of experience in the production and teaching of video/multimedia/film, preferably in an educational institution or industry. Familiarity with non-linear video edit platforms, software and cameras is expected. Short listed candidates will be requested to submit at least two samples of their audio visual productions/films, at the time of the interview, for evaluation.

3. ARCHIVIST (1-Unreserved) in the pay scale of Rs.8,000-275-13,500.

Essential Qualifications/ Experience:
Master’s in Library or Information Sciences with specialization in digital archives/library. Candidates should have passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) or Ph. D in Library and Information Sciences. 3 years of experience in archive related work in a reputed organization and knowledge of computers and library software packages is essential. Experience of working with visual archives desirable. Age: Not exceeding 40 years.

4. PROGRAMME OFFICER (1-Unreserved) in the pay scale of Rs.6,500-200-10,500.

Qualifications / Experience:
Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in a responsible administrative position in a reputed organization, preferably in an educational institute. Knowledge of computers essential. Age: Not exceeding 35 years.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

The Institute reserves the right to:
(a) relax any of the requirements with reference to age and experience in exceptional cases and/or in the case of persons already holding comparable positions, on a regular basis, in a University/research institution of repute,
b) invite persons for interview who may not have applied for as per the above procedure,
(c) not to fill up any of the vacancies advertised;
(i) Since applications received may be short listed, merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and the requisite experience would not entitle a person to be called for an interview;
(ii) No queries or correspondence regarding issue of call letters for interview/selection of candidates for the post will be entertained at any stage and canvassing will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration for the post;
(iii) Reservation and relaxation in age and work experience for SC/ST/OBC candidates and Physically Challenged Persons are applicable as per Government of India rules;
(iv) Outstation, SC/ST candidates called for interview will be reimbursed IInd Class Rail fare, to and fro, by the shortest route, on production of railway tickets.
(v) SC/ST candidates will be given free accommodation (lodging only) in the hostel for overnight stay subject to the availability of rooms at the time of interview, if requested in advance. The crucial date of determining the age limit and length of experience shall be 15-05-2007 i.e., the closing date for receipt of applications. Selected candidates are liable to be posted in any of the three campuses of the Institute. Persons in employment should apply through their employer, or attach ‘No Objection Certificate’ without which no applications will be entertained under any condition.

The candidates may apply on the form (separate for Teaching and Non-Teaching) downloadable at http://tiss.edu/TP_AF1.pdf for teaching staff and http://tiss.edu/NTS_AF1.pdf for non-teaching staff together with the requisite fee of Rs.200/- for posts at Sl. No. 1, 2 and 3 and for 4, Rs.100/-by Demand Draft. The prescribed application form, along with the details of qualifications, experience and other requirements prescribed for the above posts can be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (Personnel), either in person between 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. on working days (Monday to Friday) OR on written request accompanied by a self-addressed stamped (Rs.25/-) envelope (23 x 8 cms), superscribed “Request for Faculty recruitment application form”.

The Demand Draft (Account Payee Only) should be drawn in favour of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. The bank drafts should be valid for six months. No Postal Orders will be accepted. For SC/ST candidates and Physically Challenged Persons, application forms will be supplied free of cost on production of valid caste /disability certificate.

Only application forms prescribed by the Institute will be accepted. If a candidate desires to apply for more than one post, he/she should make a separate application for each post with requisite fee. The candidate should clearly note that the Institute would not be responsible for non-receipt of their application or any delay in receipt thereof on any account.

IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS:

• Application Form For Candidates For Non-academic Positions
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• Application Form For Candidates For academic Positions
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