Dr. Jay Jivani

2023: PhD: Department of English, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh. Thesis
Title: Stage to page:(Re)critiquing the select plays of Shakespeare in the context of Gujarat.
2019: MA in English: Department of English, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,
Vadodara (state public university of Gujarat). CGPA: 6.62
2017: BA(Hons). in English: Department of English, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda, Vadodara (state public university of Gujarat). CGPA: 6.27

1. Assistant Professor - JSPM University, Pune | June 2025 – Present
Key Contributions:
Course Coordinator (ODD Semester 2025–26): Soft Skills Development Course offered to
1100+ second-year graduate students.
Course Coordinator (Even Semester 2025-26: Indian Writing in English Translation offered at
postgraduate level.
Supporting MoU collaborations and placement coordination initiatives.
Contributing to NAAC Criteria III (Research Progression Cell) through faculty research
mentoring.
2. Assistant Professor - Poornima University, Jaipur | July 2024 – May 2025
Key Contributions:
Delivered Communication Skills training to B.Tech first-year students.
Language Lab Coordinator – designed structured speaking, listening, and employability
modules.
3. Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator (MA English – Online & ODL)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad | Aug 2022 – July 2024
Key Contributions:
Program Coordinator – M.A. English (Worldwide Online Program).
Program Coordinator – Diploma in Translation Studies.
University Coordinator – UGC & AICTE Anuvadini National Translation Project.
Developed Self-Learning Materials (SLM), recorded lectures, and e-content for ODL
platforms.
Designed assessments, question papers, and evaluation frameworks for online learners.

4. Assistant Professor - Marwadi University (NAAC A+), Rajkot |Aug 2021– Aug 2022
Key Contributions:
Delivered communication training for undergraduate students.
Established and led “Eng-Lit” Literary Club (15+ academic activities annually).
Directed full-length stage adaptation of The Merchant of Venice (600+ audience).
Department-level coordinator for university cultural and academic events.

Translation Studies

Queer Studies

Gender Studies

Parsi Theatre

South Asian (Gujarati) Literature