Relief for 12 DU Colleges: Guest Faculty Appointments Allowed

Delhi University has permitted the appointment of guest faculty in 12 colleges funded by the Delhi government, addressing the delays in hiring permanent teaching staff. The new directive comes as an exception to previous rules and aims to benefit students by filling teaching vacancies promptly.

In a recent development, Delhi University has granted permission for hiring guest faculty in 12 government-funded colleges. This move aims to mitigate the delays in appointing permanent teaching staff.

In a directive issued on August 13, the University outlined that previous restrictions on appointing guest faculty will not apply to these colleges. The decision is taken to serve the larger interest of students and ensure educational continuity.

Earlier, on August 8, a directive had restricted guest faculty appointments to instances where permanent staff were on various types of leave. The new exception aims to address the staffing shortages promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)