Pune, India – Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is embarking on a significant recruitment drive to fill 111 full-time professor positions, addressing a prolonged staff shortage in various academic departments. The online application process for these coveted roles is scheduled to commence on Sunday, January 1, 2024, marking a crucial step toward enhancing the university’s academic capabilities over the next two months.
The Department of Higher and Technical Education has granted permission for the recruitment, covering 111 out of 215 vacant professor posts at SPPU. The university released advertisements on Saturday, signaling the beginning of the comprehensive recruitment process. In addition to the professor positions, the administration is poised to fill administrative posts, with announcements for these roles set to be released in the near future.
The extended period without professor recruitment has resulted in over half of the professorships being unoccupied in various academic departments. Some departments are currently functioning with only one or two full-time faculty members, adversely affecting the overall academic quality of the university and influencing its ranking. In response, the university had previously hired 133 professors on a contractual basis to temporarily fill the sanctioned posts. The imminent recruitment of 111 full-time professors is anticipated to alleviate this long-standing issue and contribute to the overall improvement of academic standards.
Prospective candidates interested in these prestigious positions can submit their applications online until January 31, 2024. Detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and other relevant details is accessible on the official website of Savitribai Phule Pune University.
