Job Description

Faculty Recruitment at O. P. Jindal Global University Fall 2025
Sonipat (NCR of Delhi), India
Recruiting
Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and Assistant Lecturers for Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies
JGU Vice Chancellor Delegation will be in the USA as per following schedule:
New York
20th - 22nd July 2025
Boston
23rd - 25th July 2025
Interested candidates are invited to submit their letter of interest along with the CVs to Raunak Ganderwal at or at | not later than July 18, 2025.
Apply in Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies at o.p. Jindal Global University
The Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) is envisioned as a premier interdisciplinary institute at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), dedicated to advancing scholarly research, education, dialogue, and policy engagement on the United States of America (USA). The Institute is made possible through a generous grant from the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation, in honor of the late Professor Rajeev Motwani, whose contributions to technology, entrepreneurship, and scholarship continue to inspire generations.
This Institute reflects the visionary philanthropy of Ms. Asha Jadeja, whose leadership in empowering academic institutions, civic engagement, and cross-border collaborations has been instrumental in shaping intellectual landscapes globally. She is a globally respected philanthropist, venture capitalist, and social innovator. Asha Jadeja has dedicated her life to empowering entrepreneurs, supporting grassroots movements, and fostering democratic values.
Vision: To enhance academic and cultural understanding of the United States and strengthen Indo-U.S. relations.
Positions:

• Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer
• Visiting Fellows (US-based Scholars welcome)
• Institute Director

Qualifications: Ph.D./M.A. in American Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields. Prior engagement with US-India issues is a strong preference.
Application Process
Documents Required:

• Cover Letter indicating Centre and position of interest
• CV
• Statement of Research and Teaching Philosophy
• Three Letters of Reference vouching candidates' strengths and suitability for the position.
• Samples of Scholarly Work, if applicable

Deadline: Rolling applications. Review begins 18 July 2025. Early submissions encouraged.
Why Join JGU?

• Globally engaged, Interdisciplinary Academic Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Research Support
• Inclusive, Diverse & Vibrant Campus Life
• Opportunities for making Policy Impact & International Collaborations

O.P. Jindal Global University
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary and research oriented university founded in 2009. JGU was established as a philanthropic initiative of its Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal. JGU has 16,000+ students, 1100+ full-time faculty members, and 2900+ administrative staff in its fully residential campus. JGU's twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full-time faculty from 50+ countries in the world, students from 75+ countries and has collaborated with 525+ leading institutions in 80+ countries which makes the learning experience truly international.
JGU is ranked Number 1 in the world with the highest overall score amongst all universities and awarded 'Gold' by the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024. JGU has been ranked as India's Number 1 Private University for three years in a row by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has been recognised among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. The Jindal Global Law School, has retained its number one rank in India for six consecutive years and remains the only Indian law school listed in the Global Top 100 by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Furthermore, JGU holds the distinction of being India's top private university for Arts & Humanities and Politics & International Studies (within the Top 201-250 globally). It ranks among the top two private universities in India for Economics & Econometrics, among the top three private universities in India (Top 274 in the world) for Social Sciences & Management, and among the top six private universities in India for Business & Management Studies (Top 500 in the world) as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an 'Institution of Eminence' by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar
Vice Chancellor
O.P. Jindal Global University
President, MJIAS
Professor Dr. C. Raj Kumar, a Rhodes Scholar was appointed as the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University in India at the age of . Professor Kumar also serves as the Founding Dean of Jindal Global Law School JGLS and the Director of the International Institute for Higher Education Research Capacity Building IIHEd . Professor Kumar has academic qualifications from the University of Oxford, Harvard University, University of Hong Kong, University of Delhi and Loyola College. He obtained his Bachelor of Civil Law B.C.L. degree at the University of Oxford, UK. He was a Landon Gammon Fellow at the Harvard Law School, USA, where he obtained his Master of Laws LL.M. degree and a James Souverine Gallo Memorial Scholar at the Harvard University. He was awarded the Doctor of Legal Science S.J.D. by the University of Hong Kong. He also obtained a Bachelor of Laws LL.B. degree from the University of Delhi, India; and a Bachelor of Commerce B.Com. degree from the Loyola College of the University of Madras, India. Professor Kumars areas of specialisation include, human rights and development, terrorism and national security, corruption and governance, law and disaster management, comparative constitutional law and higher education. He has over two hundred and fifty publications to his credit including nine books and has published widely in journals and law reviews in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan and USA.
Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar
Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives, Office of the Vice Chancellor
Director General, MJIAS
O.P. Jindal Global University
Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mohan Kumar is a veteran diplomat with years in the Indian Foreign Service, culminating as Indias Ambassador to France, where he deepened cooperation in defense, space, energy, smart cities, and investment. He previously served as Ambassador to Bahrain during the Arab Spring, managing complex regional dynamics. A leading expert in international trade, Ambassador Kumar was Indias chief negotiator at GATT and the WTO on key issues like Intellectual Property Rights, Services, Dispute Settlement, and Technical Barriers to Trade. He was part of Indias core delegation at WTO Ministerial Conferences in Marrakesh , Doha . Seattle , and He also served as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs, overseeing Indias relations with neighboring countries Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Maldives developing strong strategic insights into regional partnerships. His expertise spans diplomacy, foreign policy, multilateral trade negotiations, climate change, and globalization. Educated at the University of Delhi and Sciences Po, Paris. He currently serves as Professor and Dean at O.P. Jindal Global University and has been Chairman of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries RIS since 2018. He is the author of Negotiation Dynamics of the WTO.
Professor P. Ramanujam
Dean
Office of Academic Governance
O.P. Jindal Global University
Hamburg University Institute of Law and Economics, Germany and the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. He holds a Master of Laws LL.M. degree in Intellectual Property Rights from the University of East Anglia, UK, with a distinction. At the University of East Anglia, he was awarded the prestigious University of East Anglia International Scholarship, Norwich Law School Scholarship and was also adjudged the University of East Anglia Best International Applicant Award. He also holds a Master of Business Laws degree from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Bachelor of Law degree B.A.L., LL.B. from University Law College, Bangalore University. He served as Dean, IFIM Law School. He also contributed as a Chief Knowledge Officer at QS IGauge wherein he was responsible for the design and development of subject indicators to rate Universities and Colleges in India. As a Consulting Advisor working for LSAC Law School Admissions Council , USA, Professor Ramanujam was responsible for spearheading outreach and marketing efforts, which led to record registration for LSAT India exam takers plus leading to . YoY growth. He was instrumental in collaborating with plus coaching institutes, 300+ schools and 600+ principals across India.