AdHoc Faculty for teaching courses in Humanities (2026)
IISER Thiruvananthapuram is inviting applications for AdHoc Faculty to teach Humanities courses in 2026. The institute’s official notice was published on 22 October 2026 and applications close on 15 November at 11:59 p.m. This is a government-institution teaching opportunity for applicants with a relevant PhD; retired academic teachers may also apply within the stated age limit.
Position at a glance
| Institute | IISER Thiruvananthapuram |
|---|---|
| Role | AdHoc Faculty for Humanities courses |
| Location | IISER TVM, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Monthly salary | ₹80,000–1,20,000 per month, commensurate with experience |
| Maximum age | 65 years |
| Application deadline | 15 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
| Original publication | 22 October 2026 |
| Tenure and vacancy count | Not Disclosed |
Who can apply
PhD in Economics, History of Science, English language and literature, Development Studies, Philosophy or a closely related field. Maximum age 65 years. University/college teaching experience or equivalent is desirable; teachers retired from academic service are eligible.
The disciplines named in the notice span Economics, History of Science, English language and literature, Development Studies and Philosophy, with closely related fields also considered. Applicants should make their research field and the connection to Humanities teaching clear in the application. The official notice describes university or college teaching experience as desirable; it does not prescribe a minimum number of teaching years. No graduation-batch restriction is stated.
Salary and appointment information
The advertised salary is INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 per month, commensurate with experience. This is a monthly salary range, not an annual package, and the notice does not disclose an incentive split. The appointment is described as ad hoc; its exact tenure and the number of vacancies are not specified in the accessed notice. Candidates should obtain those details from the institute rather than assuming a permanent appointment.
Government status and location
IISER TVM identifies itself as an autonomous institute established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, dedicated to research and science education. Its published address is at Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The notice does not advertise working from home. The option to request an online interview should not be confused with a remote teaching appointment.
Application documents and steps
- Open the official institute notice below and follow its Registration Link to the Humanities faculty application form.
- Review the form and sign in to Google if required for its file-upload fields. Enter your contact, academic and teaching-experience information accurately.
- Prepare the requested CV, academic certificates, experience certificates and identity document. The accessed form allows PDF uploads up to 10 MB for each CV/academic/experience attachment and up to 1 MB for the identity-document attachment.
- Complete the form’s qualification and teaching-experience questions, including the requested teaching summary. Review the information and attachments before submitting.
- Submit by 15 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. and keep any confirmation shown by the institute’s form.
The registration form linked by the institute was accessible when checked. Its exact short link is https://forms.gle/wcBNv91GoLYvyMTc8. Applicants should use the link from the official notice to avoid confusing this faculty recruitment with a separate project-staff application.
Selection and enquiries
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Candidates unable to attend in person may request an online interview. The notice does not say that every eligible applicant will be shortlisted, or that an online interview is automatic. Recruitment enquiries can be directed to dofa.secy@iisertvm.ac.in, the contact published by the institute.
Read the official IISER TVM notice and apply through its Registration Link
