Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track) Positions in Eight Disciplines, South Asian University, New Delhi
Job Description
South Asian University is recruiting for Assistant Professor jobs in Delhi on a non-tenure track, fixed-term basis, across eight disciplines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through the university’s online application portal.
At a glance
- Position: Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track), fixed-term
- Where: South Asian University, Rajpur Road, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
- Pay: USD 10,000–15,000 a year, with a 3% annual increase; 25% of base salary as House Rent Allowance if campus housing is not available; USD 2,000 a year for professional development
- Duration: Three years, extendable by a further two years subject to performance; one year of probation
- Apply: No closing date is stated. The advertisement says the first round of selection begins one week after publication and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 21 October 2026.
South Asian University is an international university established and funded by the SAARC member states, on a campus developed by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Salary and allowances are exempt from income tax under the university’s arrangements, and health coverage and other benefits follow SAU rules.
Disciplines with Assistant Professor openings
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Economics
- International Studies
- Legal Studies
- Life Sciences and Biotechnology — the advertisement states that a BVSc degree is compulsory for this discipline
- Physics
- Management
- Sociology
Why this role matters
Non-tenure-track posts are often a holding pattern. This one is structured differently: three years with a defined route to two more, a professional development allowance that accumulates across the term, and a student body drawn from eight countries. For an early-career academic who wants a full teaching load and a regional research network rather than a one-year visiting contract, it is a more serious footing than the label suggests. The advertisement also confirms that people who already applied for the teaching fellow positions do not need to re-apply — they will be considered for these posts under the revised conditions.
Eligibility
- A PhD from a recognised university or institution
- A Master’s degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade in the sciences, or 55% or equivalent grade in the social sciences and humanities
- For Life Sciences and Biotechnology, a BVSc degree is compulsory
Pay and conditions
- Annual salary of USD 10,000–15,000, with a 3% increase each year
- House Rent Allowance of 25% of base salary where campus housing is not available
- Professional development allowance of USD 2,000 a year, which can be accumulated over the three years
- Health coverage and other benefits as per SAU rules; salary and allowances exempt from income tax
- Fixed-term appointment of three years, extendable by two more, with a one-year probation period
How to apply
Submit the application with the required documents through the university’s online portal at apply-fellow.sau.int. The full terms are on the official South Asian University advertisement.
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Hiring institution: South Asian University
Official advertisement: sau.int
How to prepare for this application
- Write the teaching statement for a classroom with students from eight countries: say how you would handle a cohort with very different prior curricula, not just what you would cover
- Match your research statement to the department you are applying to; SAU is small, so a plausible plan that uses the colleagues actually there reads better than an ambitious plan that needs facilities the university does not have
- Have the percentage or grade on your Master's transcript ready to quote — the 60% and 55% thresholds are stated as hard requirements
- If you are applying in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, confirm the BVSc requirement applies to you before spending time on the application; the advertisement states it without qualification
- Compare the USD salary against Delhi costs with the tax exemption and the 25% HRA included, so that you go into any interview with a realistic figure rather than a converted one
About South Asian University
South Asian University was established by the member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and is located at Maidan Garhi in New Delhi. It admits students from across the SAARC region and offers programmes in economics, sociology, international relations, law, computer science, mathematics, physics, biotechnology and management.
