Saritha K. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science with over a decade of experience in higher education. She holds a Master’s Degree in English and has qualified UGC-NET. She has completed her PhD in Gender Studies, Transgender Narratives, and Health Humanities.
She has held several academic and administrative positions, serving as Head of the Department of English for 9 years, Vice Principal for 7 years, Principal-in-Charge for 1 year, and IQAC Coordinator. She has been actively involved in academic planning, quality assurance, institutional development, research promotion, and faculty development initiatives.
A Certified International Trainer of Junior Chamber International (JCI), she has conducted training programmes for faculty members, students, and professionals on communication skills, leadership, public speaking, personality development, teaching-learning practices, and professional competencies. She has also served as a resource person for academic and training programmes organized by educational institutions and professional bodies.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree / Certification |
Institution / University |
Year |
Specialization |
| PhD |
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), Coimbatore |
2026 |
Health Humanities and Transgender Studies |
| UGC NET |
University Grants Commission |
2016 |
English |
| M. A |
Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu |
2009 |
English Language & Literature |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organization |
Designation |
Tenure Period |
Duration |
| Al Shifa College of Arts and Science |
Assistant Professor |
Sep 2022 – Present |
6 Years |
| Noble Women’s College, Manjeri |
Principal |
June 2019- May 2020 |
11 Months |
| Noble Women’s College, Manjeri |
Assistant Professor |
July 2012- May 2017 & July 2017- May 2019 |
6 Years 10 Months |
| MES Mampad College, Mampad |
Assistant Professor on Contract |
June 2017- July 2017 |
2 Months |
| GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram |
Assistant Professor |
Dec 2011- July 2019 |
7 Months |
| Cooperative College, Manjeri |
Assistant Professor |
Oct 2010- Dec 2011 |
1 year, 2 Months |
| Reliance Life Insurance Company |
Sale Manager |
Feb 2008- April 2009 |
1 Year 2 months |
| Mubarak English School, Manjeri |
Teacher in English |
Oct 2005- Feb 2008 |
2 Years, 4 Months |
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, EVENT COORDINATION & PROJECT GUIDANCE
Selected Research & Publications:
Books/ Journals – Edited
- 1. (2025) ‘afterwords’: An Interdisciplinary annual e-journal for graduates and undergraduates, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 | ISSN: 2585-9047 (Online) -Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science.
- 2. (2024) ‘afterwords’: An Interdisciplinary annual e-journal for graduates and undergraduates, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 | ISSN: 2585-9047 (Online) -Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science.
- 3. (2023) Interdisciplinary Insights: A Compilation of Undergraduate Student Projects (2022- ’23)- Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science (ISBN:978-93-5916-865-4).
- 4. (2023) ‘Marginality and Resistance in Contemporary Culture’- Dept. of English & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science (ISBN: 978-93-5813-148-2).
- 5. (2023) Adhyapanathinte Naalvazhikal (Teacher Anecdotes)-Dept. of Malayalam & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science (ISBN: 978-93-5811-291-7).
- 6. (2023) ‘afterwords’: An Interdisciplinary annual e-journal for graduates and undergraduates, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 | ISSN: 2585-9047 (Online)- Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science.
- 7. (2023) Kadhalayam: An Anthology of Short Stories by Students- Dept. of Malayalam & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science (ISBN: 978-93-5786-062-8).
- 8. (2022) ‘Proceedings of National Student Seminar on English Fiction Since 2000’- Dept. of English & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science (ISBN: 978-93-5636- 316-8).
- 9. (2021) ‘Republic of Hope: Anthology of Poems by Students’- Dept. of English & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science.
Journal Article:
- 1. (2025) Ms. Saritha. K and Dr. S. Selvalakshmi, “Exploring Intersectionality and Power Dynamics in Tripathi’s Me Lakshmi, Me Hijira” Advances in Consumer Research 2.5: 1573-1577.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/177QvJQf9U18abn_ZdrlX6vBNYv0zt8Vp/view?usp=drive_link
- 2. (2025) Ms. Saritha. K and Dr. S. Selvalakshmi, “Physical and Mental Agony of Transition: A Study of Gender Dysphoria and Cisgender Ideology in Revathi’s Narrative” Aegaeum Journal, vol. 13, no. 10, 2025, pp. 49–59. ISSN 0776-380 https://drive.google.com/file/d/14K9Bj9q_wQju3n1COW_FU16U-A0EeqDQ/view?usp=drive_link
- 3. (2022) ‘A Critical Analysis of Marakkaras an Epic on Love, Loss and Vengeance’ in Quest Journals: Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 10 Iss.11 (2022) pp: 350-352ISSN(Online):2321-9467
- 4. (2021) ‘Remembrance of Things Past: Intertwining of Mnemonics and Cultural Memory in Orhan Pamuk’s The Red-Haired Woman’ in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics. Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2022 | ISSN: 2582-7839 – https://journals.resaim.com/ijramt/article/view/1829
- 5. (2018) ‘Eco-feministic Genealogy in Select Transitional Poems’ in Literaria, An International Journal of New Literature Across the World- ISSN: 2229-4600 December 2017.Guest Editor- Dr.C.G.Shyamala. Publishers-Bahri Publications
- 6. (2017) ‘Polyphonic and Dialogic Overtones in Nagamandala by Girish Karnad’ in IJAR, International Journal of Advanced Research- ISSN: 2278-7275, December 2017. Chief Editor: Dr.Zainul Abid Kotta.
- 7. (2016) ‘Transcendence of Transnational Female hood in The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan’ in The Criterion, An International Journal in English- ISSN: 0976-8165, July 2017. Editor in Chief- Dr.Vishwanath Bite.
- 8. (2016) ‘Carving out the Craving Past” in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel, Half of a Yellow Sun’ in Singularities, A Transdisciplinary Biannual Research Journal- ISSN: 2438-3369, May 2017. Chief Editor- P.K.Babu, Ph.D
Books Chapters
- 1. (2026) Solomon Paul Raj, D., Saritha, K., Anandhan, H., Ortega, M.C.G., Selvalakshmi, S., Gopinath, M. (2026). Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Scaffolding and Peer Collaboration in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms: Evidence from Asia. In: Bui, H.P., Huong, L.P.H. (eds) Artificial Intelligence in Education and Academic Research. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 1269. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-18392-7_9 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1njODaWzBkAHbDBH89GxstfeRMikCKe4I/view?usp=drive_link
- 2. (2025) ‘Economic and Educational Influences on Transgender Health: Lessons from the Lives of Revathi and Manobi’ in Crossing Borders: Exploring the Diversities of English Language and Literature, ed. By Dr. S. Selvalakshmi, Dr. D. Lourdhu Mary, Mr. S. Ambigabathi, Faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, ISBN NO: 978-93-49019-60-7
- 3. (2023) ‘Temples as Monuments of Race and Culture: Eros and Ethos in Select Indian Temple Sculpture’ Confluence of Curiosity: Multidisciplinary Explorations in
- 4. Modern Research- Vol. 2 ed. by Crispin J Fernandez, Asha Menon et. al. ISBN- 978-93-5879-547-9- DOI: 10.25215/9358795476
- 5. (2023) ‘The Impact of Flipped Classes on Slow Learners with Reference to the UG Students of English’ in Exploring New Horizons: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Research, Volume-2,’ ed. by Dr. Bharati Makhijani, Lakshmi Namratha Vempaty, et al. ISBN-10: 93-92917-08-2
- 6. (2023) ‘Beyond Victimhood: Tamil Muslim Women’s Writing as a Site of Resistance’ in Marginality and Resistance in Contemporary Culture published by the Dept. of English & Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science (ISBN: 978-93-5813-148-2).
- 7. (2023) ‘Communalism as a Weapon for Violence in Select Narratives of Anees Salim’ co-authored with Muhammed Jamsheer in Interdisciplinary Insights: A Compilation of Undergraduate Student Projects (2022- ’23), published by the Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science (ISBN:978-93-5916-865-4)”Integrating Modern AI Paradigms in Business Education Frameworks”, International Journal of Commerce & Management Studies, Vol. 12, No. 3, 2025.
Academic Projects Guided / Student Research Supervision:
- Undergraduate Level:Supervised and completed 1 Undergraduate (BA English Language and Literature) project of Fathima Nazeer (IGNOU) titled “Reimagining Adujeevitham: A Comparitive Study of the Novel and it Filmic Interpretation” in 2025
COMMUNITY & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Invited Lectures
- 1. Speak Bold, Speak Clear, at Al Shifa College of Allied Healthcare on 23 July 2025
- 2. A session titled “Speak out” was delivered at Al Shifa College of Pharmacy on 8
November 2022
- 3. “Key to Effective Presentation” was given to the students of the Department of
Commerce, Malabar College of Advanced Studies, Vengara, on 10 October ’22
- 4. “Women in Contemporary Society: Chances and Challenges” was a session delivered to
the members of WDC at PPTM College, Vengara, on 10 August 2022
- 5. A training programme on “Effective Presentation Skills” was given at Fazari TTI,
Padinhattumuri, Malappuram, on 31 May 2022
- 6. As an invited speaker for the National Webinar hosted by Providence College for Women,
Conoor, Ootty on 13 February 2021, on the Topic: Post Colonialism: Theory and Praxis
- 7. An online presentation on “Interview Techniques” was given to the medical students of
Kannur Medical College on 19 May 2021
- 8. “A talk on “Five Skills for Communication- First Being Confidence” was given at MIC Arts
and Science College, Athanikkal at ABECDARIO, English Association Inauguration on
24/02/20
- 9. “Knowing Literature”, a session was held at Sree Sastha College of Arts and Science at
the inauguration of English Association, Accolades on 30/10/’19
- 10. At Anakkayam TTI, a talk on “Fun Teaching” was rendered to the TTC students on
24/03/19
- 11. A lecture on “Women as Entrepreneurs” during the inauguration of Women
Development Cell to the members of WDC, Regional College, Kizhisserry on 24/09/18
- 12. At Ernad Knowledge City, during the Women Development Cell inauguration a talk on
“Women and Society” on 08/02/18
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Seminars/ Conferences Chaired, Participated & Papers Presented:
Sessions Chaired (National/International Conferences)
- 1. (2023) Keynote Speaker at ‘One Day National E-Conference on Women’s Literature: Past, Present and Future’ organized by Department of English, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha’s Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya, Kingaon Dist. Latur (M.S.) on 10 March ’23.
- 2. (2022) Chaired a session at the International Virtual Conference on Gender Equality hosted by Providence College for Women, Conoor, Ootty on 8 March 2022 organized by the PG and Research Department of English
- 3. (2020) Chaired a parallel session at Singularities, International Conference hosted by MES Mampad College in February 2020.
Invited Lectures (conferences/seminars)
- 1. (2024) ‘Postmodern Narratives and Gender Issues’ at one day seminar on Postmodern Narratives and Gender Troubles- PG Dept. of English, Al Jamia College of Arts and Science, Pooppalam, Perinthalmanna.
- 2. (2023) ‘Enhancing Language Skills in the Digital Age’ at the inauguration of Association Activities of PG Dept. of English, PPTM College, Vengara.
- 3. (2023) ‘Building Bridges: Research on Marginalized Communities and Social Change’- Department of English and Cultural Studies, School of Arts and Humanities, Christ (Deemed To Be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus.
- 4. (2023) ‘Transgender Identities: Unpacking the History, Progress and Challenges Ahead’ at One Day National E-Conference on Women’s Literature: Past, Present and Future’- Department of English, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha’s Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya, Kingaon.
- 5. (2021) ‘Post Colonialism: Theory and Praxis’ at the National Webinar – Providence College for Women, Coonoor, Ootty.
Presentations at Conferences (National/ International)
- 1. (2023) ‘Enhancing Outcome- Based English Language Teaching in Higher Education through Visual Narratives’ in the two-day International Conference on Drawing Meaning Through Visual Narratives organized by the Department of Languages, Presidency University, Bengaluru.
- 2. (2023) ‘Sex Workers and Social Reality: An Examination of the Stigmatization and Marginalization of Sex Work’ at the International Conference on ‘Emerging Vistas in English Language and Literature’ organized by the Department of English, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore.
- 3. (2023) ‘Impact of Flipped Classes on Slow Learners with Reference to UG Students of English’ in the National Webinar on Content Based Language Teaching: Implications for ESL in India organized by University of Kerala, School of Distance Education.
- 4. (2023) ‘Temples as Monuments of Race & Culture: Eros and Ethos in Select Indian Temple Sculpture’ at 14th Annual Research Congress, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore.
- 5. (2022) ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost: A Critical Analysis of Marakkar as an Epic on Love and Loss’ at the Singularities International Conference on Love organized by the PG and Research Department of Sociology, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Kerala Higher Education Council.
- 6. (2021) ‘Female Nudity: A Tool for Expression and Liberation of Self in Han Kang’s The Vegetarian’, at Singularities International Web-Conference on Liberty, held at Faroke College (Autonomous).
- 7. (2021) ‘The Defiance of Religious and Gender Ideology as Depicted through the Female Personas in The Curse Stories by Rajathi Salma at the International Conference held online by Dyal Singh College, Karnal (Haryana, India) on ‘Colonial to Postcolonial: A Trajectory of Literatures from Indian Subcontinent’.
- 8. (2017) ‘Polyphonic and Dialogic Overtones in Nagamandala by Girish Karnad’ at the National Seminar on ‘Nation and Narration’ organized by Govt. College Malappuram.
- 9. (2016) ‘Carving Out the Craving Past in Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’, at MESMAC International Conference, organized by MES Mampad College, Mampad.
Invited Lectures / Keynote Sessions Delivered at External Institutions:
- 1. A one-day training on Leadership Essentials at Vallath TES, Trivandrum on 29 August 2023
- 2. A two- day workshop on ‘Transforming Speaker to Trainer’ at Vallath TES, Trivandrum in
September 2023
- 3. “English Conversational Skills Training” was presented to Anganawadi workers under
the Municipality on6 July ’22 Centre for Development of English Language Skills (CDELS)
Al Shifa College of Arts and Science
- 4. “Pronunciation Matters” was a workshop organized by the Centre for Development of
English Language Skills (CDELS) Al Shifa College of Arts and Science jointly with the
Perinthalmanna Municipality on 5 January 2022 to the Anganawadi workers under the
Municipality.
- 5. An interactive session on “Improve your Speaking Skills” was presented to the members
of Lingua Hub, the language club at Peace School, Vengara on 18 October 2021 An online
session on “Power Your PR” was presented to the members of JCI Manjeri on 24 May
2021
- 6. “A Handshake” was an online presentation on interpersonal relationships rendered to
the members of Junior Chamber International, Cochin on 11/07/20.
- 7. A webinar on “Design Your Life” was rendered on Zoom to the heterogeneous group of
people from inside and outside India hosted by JCI Vilakkumaadam, Kottayam on
27/04/20.
- 8. “The Empowered”, a training event was conducted at Kannur for the lady members of
Junior Chamber International on 07/04/2019.
- 9. “Teach Differently” a three-hour session training given to the students of Faroke,
Training College, Faroke on 09/01/18.
- 10. Since 2016, training on “Becoming a Teacher” was rendered to the trainees at MCT
Training College, Melmuri, Malappuram (22/04/2016, 06/01/18, 23/12/18)
- 11. A facilitator to Ad on course at DMGMES Mampad College on 18/11/’17
- 12. “On Empowering Women” at Canara Bank, Malappuram on 08/03/’17
- 13. One-day training programme on “ How to face an interview” at MEA Engineering College,
Perinthalmanna on 01/02/16.
- 14. “Customer is the King”, for the Federal Bank employees at Perinthalmanna, Hilton on
03/12/’16.
- 15. Piloted a three-day residential workshop on effective public speaking, “Speech Craft” at
Neeleswaram for 30 professionals from 24/04/’15 -26/04/’15.
- 16. Co-Pilot for the four-day training workshop, “Zone Trainers’ Workshop” at
Ramanattukara((29/08/’14 – 1/09/14) and Tirur (10/07/14 – 13/07/14)
- 17. Conducted a full day session on “Interview techniques” for the prospective employees
of SBT, on 10/02/’14
Extension Activities as a Resource Person
- 1. Classes are delivered at ACE (Academy for Competitive Examinations) Manjeri and
Calicut for NET, SET, HAS, HSST, Collegiate PSC (English) from 2016- 2024
- 2. Video classes on British, American and Indian writings were provided to be aired on ACE
App during the year 2021- ‘22
- 3. Net and SET coaching were given at Altus, Calicut during 2016, 2017 & 2018
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES & INSTITUTIONAL COUNCILS
- Member of English Language Association of India (ELTAI)
- Reviewer of English Language, Literature & Culture (ELLC) ISSN Print: 2575-2367; ISSN
Online: 2575-2413
- Editorial Board Member, ‘afterwords’: An Interdisciplinary annual e-journal for graduates and undergraduates- ISSN: 2585-9047 (Online) -Publication Wing, Al Shifa College of Arts & Science
