NEHU – Guest Faculty Recruitment (Shillong & Tura Campuses, 2026)

About Organization

North‑Eastern Hill University (NEHU), located in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a central university dedicated to higher education and research in diverse disciplines. NEHU is inviting applications for Guest Faculty positions in various departments under its Schools of Economics, Education, Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology.

Post Details

Position: Guest Faculty Departments & Specializations:

• School of Economics, Management & Information Sciences: Tourism & Hotel Management, Agribusiness & Food Technology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Commerce, Library & Information Science, Management, Economics

• School of Education: Adult & Continuing Education, Education (Shillong & Tura)

• School of Human & Environmental Sciences: Horticulture, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Environmental Studies, Anthropology

• School of Humanities: Linguistics, Khasi, Garo, Philosophy, Hindi, English

• School of Life Sciences: Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

• School of Physical Sciences: Statistics, Physics, Chemistry

• School of Social Sciences: Cultural & Creative Studies, History & Archaeology, Social Work, Sociology, Law, Political Science, History

• School of Technology: Architecture, Computer Applications, Nanotechnology, Basic Sciences & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering

Total Positions: 80+ (distributed across departments and campuses) Campuses: Shillong & Tura

Eligibility Criteria

• As per UGC Regulations 2018 / AICTE latest guidelines.

• Discipline‑specific qualifications (Master’s/Ph.D. as applicable).

• Specialization requirements vary by department.

Salary / Funding

• Remuneration: ₹1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.

• No additional allowances, medical reimbursement, or pension benefits.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on eligibility and specialization.

• Interview (may be conducted online for external candidates).

• Appointment purely temporary, for the current semester or until regular faculty joins.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19 August 2026

• Last Date for Application: 31 August 2026

How to Apply

• Apply online via NEHU portal: https://nehut.samarth.edu.in/

• Advertisement/Notification: https://nehu.ac.in/public/assets/files/advertisements/20260821025457_New-Doc-2026-08-21-134722.pdf

Why Apply

This recruitment offers an opportunity to teach at NEHU’s Shillong and Tura campuses, contribute to diverse academic disciplines, and gain valuable teaching experience.

Who Can Apply

Indian nationals with qualifications as per UGC/AICTE norms, specializing in the listed disciplines.