The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Deemed to be University, has invited applications for contract-based faculty positions for the academic year 2026–27.
The recruitment includes two categories:
Assistant Professor – 26 posts
Academic-cum-Teaching Associate – 25 posts
The positions are available across IIMC campuses including New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Kottayam, Amravati, Jammu, Aizawl, and Kottayam, depending on the programme and post.
For Assistant Professor posts, vacancies are available in areas such as MA Media Business Studies, MA Strategic Communication, MA New Media Communication, MA Health Communication, MA Media & Communication Governance, MA Corporate Communication & Brand Management, PG Diploma in Journalism, Radio & Television, and Advertising & Public Relations.
For Academic-cum-Teaching Associate posts, selected candidates will assist in teaching, academic coordination, student activities, internships, study visits, guest faculty coordination, and other programme-related responsibilities.
Candidates should generally have a Master’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Digital Media, Public Relations, Communication Technology, Public Policy, Media Law, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Social Sciences, or related disciplines with at least 55% marks. For Assistant Professor posts, candidates must also satisfy NET/SLET/SET or PhD-related eligibility as per UGC norms. For Academic-cum-Teaching Associate posts, candidates with NET or PhD will be preferred.
Experience requirements differ by post. Assistant Professor applicants should have at least three years of teaching or industry experience in the relevant field. Academic-cum-Teaching Associate applicants should have at least one year of teaching or industry experience.
The consolidated remuneration is ₹57,700 per month for Assistant Professor posts and ₹40,000 per month for Academic-cum-Teaching Associate posts.
The engagement will initially be for two semesters, subject to performance and institutional requirements.
How to apply / details: Interested candidates should send their CV and duly filled application form by email to:
iimcrecruitmentcell@gmail.com
The complete application should also reach:
Deputy Registrar,
Indian Institute of Mass Communication,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
JNU New Campus,
New Delhi – 110067.
Last date and time: 30 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
Application fee: ₹500.
Candidates should clearly mention the campus and post/programme for which they are applying. Interviews will be held online or offline as notified by IIMC.
Source: Official IIMC advertisements. This post is for informational purposes only. Applicants should verify eligibility, vacancies, fee details, application process, and deadline from the official notification before applying.