Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track) Positions in Eight Disciplines, South Asian University, New Delhi

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. Browse more research and faculty jobs on ResearchJobs.in. Related