Seamedu - Faculty - Media & Communication Studies

Job Title / Designation: Assistant Professor/ Faculty – Media and Communication Studies Job Description: Seamedu School of Media is seeking a dynamic and committed academic professional to join our faculty team as an Assistant Professor/Faculty in Media and Communication Studies. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in English Literature and/or Mass Communication, combined with a passion for teaching communication, professional, and ethical competencies required in today’s industry-ready graduates. The selected candidate will play a key role in developing students’ communication, critical thinking, ethical awareness, and professional skills by effectively integrating theory with real-world applications. The faculty member is expected to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring while aligning learning outcomes with industry and societal needs. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging and application-oriented courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in subjects such as: Communication Studies Soft Skills and Professional Skills Organizational Behaviour Media Laws and Ethics Professional Ethics Sustainability and Responsible Communication Business and Corporate Communication (where applicable) Media and Sustainability Environmental Science Media and Culture Design and deliverinteractive classroom sessionsusing case studies,role plays, simulations, presentations, debates, and experiential learning methods. Bridge theoretical conceptsfrom communication, literature, and media studieswith real-world organizational and societal contexts. Collaborate with facultymembers to design,review, and update curricula alignedwith academic standards, industry expectations, and emerging communication trends. Mentor students on projects, presentations, research work, internships, and professional development activities. Guide students in developing workplace readiness, interpersonal communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making skills. Contribute to research, publications, conferences, and seminars in the areas of communication, media studies,organizational behaviour, ethics,or sustainability. Establish and maintainindustry and academiclinkages for guestlectures, workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and live projects. Organize communication labs, skill-development workshops, debates, public speaking sessions, and interdisciplinary events. Stay updated with contemporary developments in communication practices, media regulations, professional ethics, sustainability discourse, and pedagogical innovations Specific Skill Set: Strong conceptual understanding of communication theories, professional communication, media studies, and organizational behaviour. Ability to teach and mentor students in soft skills, professional skills, and workplace communication. Sound knowledge of media laws, ethics, professional ethics, and sustainability-related frameworks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an engaging and student-centric teaching approach. Strong presentation, facilitation, mentoring, and classroom management skills. Ability to integrate Interdisciplinary perspectives into teaching and learning. Collaborative mindset for academic planning,, curriculum development, and research initiatives. Minimum/Maximum Work Experience Required: 1–2+ years of academic and/Irrelevant industry experience in Communication Studies, Media Studies, English, or related fields. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in English Literature, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Media Studies, or a related discipline. Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Certifications or training in communication skills, media studies, ethics, sustainability, or pedagogy will be an added advantage. UGC NET/SLET qualification will be an added advantage but not mandatory. Location(s) of Job: Ajinkya D Y Patil University, Pune Any Other Skill Set: Strong time management and organizational abilities. Ability to mentor students for presentations, debates, case studies, and interdisciplinary projects. Networking skills to support industry-academia engagement and student exposure. Openness to innovation in teaching methodologies and continuous professional development.