Summary About Job
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Centre for Film and Electronic Media Studies, has released a recruitment notification for engaging Guest Faculty for the Academic Year 2026-2027. Qualified candidates possessing a Postgraduate degree in Film and Electronic Media Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Visual Communication, or relevant disciplines are invited to attend a Walk-in Interview. The engagement is purely temporary on a consolidated pay basis as per University norms.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
| Department | Centre for Film and Electronic Media Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Contractual (Guest Faculty) |
| Job Title(s) | Guest Faculty (M.Sc. Film and Electronic Media Studies) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Start Date (Notification Date) | 06.08.2026 |
| End Date (Walk-in Interview Date) | 12.08.2026 |
| Location | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Offline (Walk-in Interview) |
| Official Site | www.mkuniversity.ac.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Specialization / Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| Guest Faculty | Film Production / Television Production / Radio Production / New Media | 01 |
Salary Details
- Remuneration will be provided on a consolidated pay basis as per Madurai Kamaraj University norms.
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory Qualification: M.Sc. Film and Electronic Media Studies / M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication / M.Sc. Visual Communication / or any other relevant Postgraduate Degree in the discipline from a recognized university.
- UGC Norms: Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the UGC for appointment as Assistant Professor / Guest Faculty.
- Preferred Experience: Candidates with relevant teaching and/or industry experience with specialization in Film Production, Television Production, Radio Production, or New Media will be given preference.
Age Limit
- As per UGC and Madurai Kamaraj University guidelines for Assistant Professor / Guest Faculty engagements.
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview: Candidates will be evaluated based on their performance in the interview, academic qualifications, and relevant industry/teaching experience.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully to confirm eligibility.
- Prepare an updated Bio-data (Resume).
- Bring original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications and experience certificates.
- Bring a valid Government-issued Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID).
- Attend the Walk-in Interview directly at the specified venue on 12.08.2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 A.M.
Interview Venue:
Centre for Film and Electronic Media Studies Office,
Madurai Kamaraj University,
Palkalai Nagar, Madurai – 625 021, Tamil Nadu.
Instructions
- The engagement as Guest Faculty is purely temporary for handling classes in the postgraduate programme for the Academic Year 2026-2027.
- Candidates must produce all original documents for verification at the time of the Walk-in Interview.
- Incomplete documents or failure to meet UGC norms will lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be paid by the university for attending the interview.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 06.08.2026
- Walk-in Interview Date & Time: 12.08.2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 A.M.
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
