Dr Biraj Mehta Rathi
Mumbai
Summary
Passionate teacher with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Review Editor
Sambhashan : A Free Open Access Peer-Reviewed Interdisciplinary Journal of the Univ
Mumbai
06.2023 - Current
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
Visiting Faculty Member
HSNC University
Mumbai
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Course Taught: Philosophical Praxis and Methods
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, Wilson College (Autonomous)
Mumbai
06.2015 - 11.2023
- Facilitated discussions of philosophical topics in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Developed and taught courses in philosophy, including moral philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, film and philosophy, Plato's Republic modern and contemporary social and political philosophy.
- Provided guidance to undergraduate students conducting independent research projects.
- Participated in departmental committees such as curriculum design and faculty recruitment.
- Authored book chapters on various topics within the discipline of philosophy.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of current trends in the field.
- Assessed student learning outcomes through exams, papers, projects, and other assignments.
- Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of philosophy.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and maintaining records.
- Convenor and member of important college committees such as the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Certificate Courses Committee and Vision Centre.
- Initiated a degree program in Bachelors in Vocational Arts (Theatre and Stage Craft), instrumental in designing syllabus and co ordinating the program
Visiting Faculty Member
Department of Philosophy
University Of Mumbai
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Courses taught: Film and Philosophy, Contemporary Western Philosophy
Research Associate for the Public Lecture Series
Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan and Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai
Mumbai
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Theme of the lecture series: German Intellectual Tradition
Visiting Faculty Member
Department of Civics and Politics
University Of Mumbai
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Courses taught: Theory of Human Rights for the Post graduate Diploma Course on Human rights. Theories of Public Policy, at the Masters Programme in Public Policy
Visting Faculty
Department of Philosophy
University Of Mumbai
07.2007 - 04.2013
- Courses taught: Socio political philosophy, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Plato, Ancient Greek Philosophy
Visiting Faculty
Department of German, University of Mumbai
Mumbai
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Course taught: History of German Philosophy
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy, Sophia Colllege for Women
Mumbai
06.2003 - 02.2007
- Courses taught: Indian Philosophy, Philosophy of Yoga, Philosophy of Religion, Plato’s Republic and Living Ethical Issues.
Education
Post Doctoral Research - Philosophy
Indian Council Of Philosophical Research (ICPR)
New Delhi , India03-2022
UGC Minor Research Project
Mumbai, India01-2022
Ph.D. - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
Mumbai, India01-2013
M.Phil - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
Mumbai, India01-2007
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
Mumbai, India01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Sophia College For Women
Mumbai, India01-2001
Skills
- Effective Class Instruction and engagement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Academic Publication
- Facilitating Inclusion in Classroom Administration
- Cultural Competency
- Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities
- Qualitative Research
- Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
- Identifying student's needs and management of students
- Co ordinating, Curating and Initiating Academic Programs and Courses
Timeline
Visiting Faculty Member
HSNC University
07.2023 - 10.2024
Review Editor
Sambhashan : A Free Open Access Peer-Reviewed Interdisciplinary Journal of the Univ
06.2023 - Current
Visiting Faculty Member
Department of Philosophy
08.2016 - 04.2022
Research Associate for the Public Lecture Series
Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan and Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai
08.2015 - 09.2018
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, Wilson College (Autonomous)
06.2015 - 11.2023
Visiting Faculty
Department of German, University of Mumbai
08.2010 - 02.2011
Visiting Faculty Member
Department of Civics and Politics
08.2009 - 04.2013
Visting Faculty
Department of Philosophy
07.2007 - 04.2013
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy, Sophia Colllege for Women
06.2003 - 02.2007
Post Doctoral Research - Philosophy
Indian Council Of Philosophical Research (ICPR)
UGC Minor Research Project
Ph.D. - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
M.Phil - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Mumbai (Department of Philosophy)
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Sophia College For Women
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