IIT Bombay to recruit 30 counselors; decision follows student suicide incidents; appointments to be made on an ad-hoc basis..
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is set to recruit counselors. The process for hiring 30 counselors on an ad hoc basis has already begun, and the application window is now open; the deadline to apply is October 17. IIT Bombay’s Student Wellness Centre (SWC) has invited applications for these ad-hoc counselor positions. This recruitment drive comes as the institute seeks to strengthen its mental health support system following the death of Sahil Wakode, a second-year B.Tech student.
Let us look at the details regarding the recruitment schedule and eligibility criteria for counselors at IIT Bombay, as well as the nature of the work they will perform.
**Recruitment of 26 Student Counselors**
IIT Bombay’s Student Wellness Centre (SWC) has invited applications for counselor positions. Specifically, the SWC is recruiting for 26 student counselor roles and 4 senior counselor roles. The SWC has clarified that all these appointments will be made on an ad hoc basis.
**Student Protests Following the Sahil Wakode Suicide Case**
The case involving the suicide of Sahil Wakode, a second-year B.Tech student at IIT Bombay, came to light on September 18. Following his death, students staged protests on campus, expressing concern over the adequacy of the existing mental health support system. In a memorandum submitted to the IIT Bombay Director, the protesting students demanded an expansion of the campus mental health system. As part of these efforts, the IIT Bombay administration appointed an additional Associate Dean last week to oversee student welfare, and the process for recruiting counselors has now been initiated.
What is the SWC?
The Student Wellness Centre (SWC) is part of IIT Bombay's mental health support system. It provides counseling services and focuses on the emotional, psychological, and mental well-being of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students.
Who can apply for counselor positions at IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay has issued a recruitment notification for counselor positions. Candidates applying for the Senior Counselor role must possess the requisite qualifying degree and have at least 10 years of experience.
For Student Counselor positions, applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience. All applicants are required to hold an MA or MSc degree in Psychology with at least 55% marks. Specialization in Clinical, Counseling, or Social Psychology is mandatory.
Apply by October 17
Applications for counselor positions at IIT Bombay can be submitted until October 17. Interviews will be conducted between October 12 and October 18. IIT Bombay has stated that counselor appointments will be made with a focus on linguistic and gender diversity to ensure that students from diverse social and linguistic backgrounds receive appropriate support.
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