Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a deemed university based in Mumbai, has opened recruitment for two Teaching Assistant posts, one full time and one part time, on a contract basis. The positions fall under the School of Human Ecology and support the Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Focused Therapy, where the assistants will help faculty with course materials, student coordination and documentation rather than teaching classes on their own.
TISS Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026TISS/SHE/STP/PGD-TFT/1/26-27
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
23 Oct
5 days left
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Online
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Opentill 23 Oct
About TISS Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- TISS/SHE/STP/PGD-TFT/1/26-27
- Post Name
- Teaching Assistant (Full Time) and Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 09 months (01.11.2026 to 31.07.2027)
Vacancy Breakdown
Teaching Assistant (Full Time)
1
Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant (Full Time) | 1 |
| Teaching Assistant (Part Time) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Teaching Assistant (Full Time)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching.
- Experience
- Relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching.
- Location
- TISS, Mumbai Campus
- Duration
- 09 months (01.11.2026 to 31.07.2027)
Teaching Assistant (Part Time)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching.
- Experience
- Relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching.
- Note
- Engagement is based on course timings which include weekday evenings 05:45 to 08:15 pm and weekday afternoons 02:00 to 05:00 pm, 3 days a week.
- Location
- TISS, Mumbai Campus
- Duration
- 09 months (01.11.2026 to 31.07.2027)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted based on the prescribed qualifications and requisite experience.
- 2Personal Interaction
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email of the date, time and mode (online or offline) of the personal interaction conducted by TISS, Mumbai.
Salary Structure
Teaching Assistant (Full Time)
Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month
Teaching Assistant (Part Time)
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant (Full Time) | Rs. 60,000 per month |
| Teaching Assistant (Part Time) | Rs. 45,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Institute's website at www.tiss.ac.in and open the online application link given with the advertisement
- 2Fill the online application form and provide your Gmail ID
- 3Submit the online application on or before 23 October 2026
- 4Take a printout of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates
•Work experience certificates and valid ID proof
•Along with original documents for verification
Important Details
- The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories can apply.
- Candidates already in employment must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer to appear for the interview.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview.
- The selected candidate must join within 15 days of selection.
- The Institute may relax the qualification, experience or age limit in exceptional cases or for persons holding analogous positions in Government Departments, Research and Academic Institutions, or Industry.
Job Description
- Collate and curate teaching materials and learning aids
- Assist in evaluation and documentation aspects of the program
- Coordinate with students in the courses regarding classes, tasks and deadlines
- Generate creative content regarding the course such as announcements, events and posters, and circulate it on social media via TISS authorized channels
- Liaise with organizations regarding fieldwork
- Coordinate with staff and faculty in the course
- Assist in documentation of ongoing research
- The Teaching Assistant will not be required to conduct classes by themselves
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with M.Phil and having completed a foundational training in trauma-informed psychotherapy will be preferred
- Conversant with MS PowerPoint and ability to create collaterals like flyers and posters using software like Canva
- Good communication skills in English and Hindi
- Ability to work in a team with quick turnaround time
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Teaching Assistants required to conduct classes independently?
No. The Teaching Assistant assists the Faculty-in-Charge and will not be required to conduct classes by themselves.
Can candidates already in employment apply for this post?
Yes, but a candidate under employment must produce a No Objection Certificate from the employer to appear for the interview.
Is any TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview.
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