Govt IoE Chemistry Teaching Fellows Vacancy – Applications Invited
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India. As part of the IoE initiative, IISc announces the IoE Teaching Fellows positions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology for its
Talent Development Center (TDC) at the Challakere Campus, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Since its inception in 2011, the TDC has been conducting programs to train teachers at all levels to promote the development of science education across the country. More
details on the Challakere campus and the various activities of the TDC can be found at https://iisc.ac.in/challakere-campus/ They are looking for highly motivated candidates who believe that change starts in the classroom and are passionate about
contributing to the national effort to train science teachers.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree and a good academic record throughout.
• Candidates should preferably be less than 40 years of age at the time of applying.
• Candidates who are expecting to submit the Ph.D. thesis shortly may also apply but their applications will be considered only after thesis submission.
Duration:
The
duration of the fellowship is one year with a possibility of extension for one more year subject to satisfactory performance.Expectations and Emoluments:
The IoE Teaching Fellows are expected to participate in all the training programs by teaching High School, Pre-University (+2 Level), Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Teachers. The emphasis will be on teaching science by doing experiments and
mathematics by solving problems. They are also expected to work closely with IISc faculty who visit the Challakere campus for these training programs.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly package of Rs.1.00 lakh/month. They will also be provided with suitable accommodation on the Challakere campus at no extra cost. Selected candidates who do not opt for on-campus accommodation at Challakere will get HRA as per statutory norms.
Additional Information:
• An application for being considered for the advertised position can be made in the prescribed form (fillable pdf file).
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
• The Institute reserves the right to screen and call only such candidates for an interview as are found suitable. Thus, just fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria would not entitle one to be selected.
• The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found later that any information given in the application is incorrect or false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be canceled/terminated.
How to Apply:
• Candidates should apply using the fillable PDF form (fillable pdf file).
• The following documents are required along with the application:
(A) Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications.
(B) An essay explaining the broad reasons for your interest in such a program. The essay is expected to be not only a narrative about your individual beliefs about the teaching and learning process but should also include specific examples of enacting them in the classroom if you have had some teaching experience.
(C) PDF of the Ph.D. degree certificate or provisional Ph.D. degree awarded certificate or Ph.D. thesis submitted certificate.
(D) Any other relevant information that you may like to furnish. The filled-out PDF form must be saved as a PDF file, and a single PDF file needs to be made along with the required documents.
This single PDF file must be emailed to The Office of Divisional Deans, Indian Institute of Science at the email address: [email protected]
The subject of your email should read: Teaching Fellowship Application – Your Name
The last date for submitting the application is 15 December 2021.
For any further information related to this, please contact:
The Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560 012.
Email: [email protected]; Fax: +91-80-23600757
Phone: +91-80-22932444
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