Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication
CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITYRole Overview
CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY is hiring a mid-level Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication. This is a full-time role in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
- Curriculum updates to bridge the gap between textbook media theory and current digital media algorithms.
- Conducting both lectures (classroom) and practical labs (in the studio or editing bays).
- Involving students directly in university production projects to give them hands-on, industry-equivalent experience.
- Pre-Production: Researching stories, writing scripts, scheduling shoots, and managing talent for departmental media projects.
- Production: Directing floor operations in the university studio, operating control room boards, or executing field shoots.
- Post-Production: Supervising or executing the video editing, sound design, and color grading for final content output.
- Live Events: Handling the production, live-streaming, and broadcast of university events, panel discussions, and webinars.
- Organizing industrial visits to newsrooms, advertising agencies, and production houses.
- Assisting in student placement drives and securing internships through professional network connections.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Filmmaking with a high academic score (typically 65% or higher).
- Academic Clearance: Depending on the region (like India), passing national/state eligibility tests (e.g., UGC-NET) or holding a Ph.D. is often preferred for the teaching track.
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of verifiable experience in a real newsroom, production house, TV, Film or digital media agency as a scriptwriter, video editor, or content producer.
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How do I apply for the Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication position at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication position at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY located?
This position is based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY earn?
CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Assistant Professor - Journalism & Mass Communication role at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY posted?
This role was posted on June 19, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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