Renjitha. K. R is currently employed as an Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Perinthalmanna. She is a dedicated, organized, and methodical individual with a strong passion for personal and professional growth. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills, she thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in being an outstanding team player. Her passion for helping learners with essential skill acquisition drives me to upskill herself constantly.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Full Name: Renjitha. K. R
- Designation: Head & Assistant Professor
- Department: Department of English
- Official Email ID: renjithakr@alshifacollegeofartsandscience.ac.in
- Area of Specialization: Literary Criticism, Cultural Studies, African American Literature
- Date of Joining: 5/11/2021
- Personal Website URL: https://sites.google.com/view/renjitha-kidukath/home
- YouTube Channel Link: www.youtube.com/renjithakidukath7586
- Blog: https://gatherladder.blogspot.com/
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree / Certification |
Institution / University |
Year |
Specialization |
| UGC NET |
University Grants Commission |
2014 |
English |
| M.A English |
Govt Victoria College, Palakkad |
2013 |
English Language & Literature |
| B. A. English |
Govt Victoria College, Palakkad |
2011 |
English Language & Literature |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Institution / Organization |
Designation |
Tenure Period |
Duration |
| Al Shifa College of Arts and Science |
Head & Assistant Professor |
Oct 2021 – Present |
5 Years |
| Noble Women’s College, Manjeri, Kerala |
Assistant Professor |
June 2019- Dec 2020 |
1.5 Years |
| AIMS Institute, Peenya, Bangalore |
Assistant Professor |
July 2018- May 2019 |
1 Year |
| T. John College, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore |
Assistant Professor |
June 2016- Nov 2017 |
1.5 Years |
| Vishwa Chetana Degree College, Anekal, Bangalore |
Assistant Professor |
June 2015- April 2016 |
1 Year |
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, EVENT COORDINATION & PROJECT GUIDANCE
Selected Research & Publications:
Book published
Cultural Studies: A Critical Introduction
ISBN No.: 978-93-48421-78-4
Publisher: ? Rudra Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi
Articles:
- 1) “Toward an Understanding of Animal Studies” Published in Singularities: A Biannual Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 9 Issue 2 in June 2022 (ISSN 2348-3369)
- 2) “The Caste and Its Perpetuation in India: Looking at the Caste Quandary from the
Perspective of the Theory of the Predictive Mind” (ISBN 978-93-5813-148-2) by
Publication Wing, ACAS.
- “Polytheism in Hinduism: A Critical Study of Rituals and Practices in Contemporary
Malabar” in Interdisciplinary Insights (ISBN 978-935916-865-4) by Publication Wing,
ACAS
- 4) The Fablo: An Anthology of Blogs by Publication Wing, ACAS
Academic Projects Guided / Student Research Supervision:
- Undergraduate Level: Supervised and completed 5 Undergraduate B.A. English Language and Literature graduation research projects.
Key Institutional Responsibility Undertaken:
- Coordinator: ACAS Publication Wing
- Associate Editor: afterwords; An annual interdisciplinary e-journal for undergraduates and postgraduates (ISSN- 2583-9047 (Online)) (https://afterwords.org.in/)
PUBLICATIONS AS EDITOR
- 1) Chief Editor of Samyoga, Research Journal with ISSN, T. John College, Bangalore in 2017
- 2) Chief Editor of College Magazine of T. John College, Bangalore in 2017
- 3) Staff Editor of the Monthly e-newsletter at ACAS
- 4) Editor Conference Proceedings, National Student Seminar in English Fiction Since 2000,
ACAS, in 2022
- 5) Editor of Marginality and Resistance in Contemporary Culture, a book with ISBN, in 2023
- 6. Professional Development & Academic Accomplishments
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) & Workshops Attended:
- A Workshop on Handling Teenagers as Teachers in 2017
- A to Z of Writing and Publication in Scopus- Indexed Journals in 2020
- FDP on Emerging and Innovative Approach in Management, IT and Communication in Teaching and Research in 2021
- ICT Tools for Effective Teaching Learning in 2022
- Curriculum Design and Transactions under the Proposed UGC Curriculum Framework in 2022
- Faculty Improvement Programme on “Mobile Assisted English Language Learning and Teaching” in 2023.
Seminars Presentations:
Singularities International Conference in January 2022. Title of the Paper: Love and Well-being in the Buddhist Path as Propounded in Select Books by Thitch Nhat Hanh
Al Shifa Higher Education Leadership Summit (AHELS), in 2023. Title of the Paper: Navigating the Glass Ceiling: The Changing Paradigms in Female Leadership in Higher Education with Reference to Kerala
Two-Day Multidisciplinary Online National Conference in 2024. Title of the Paper: Human-Animal Hybrids in Popular Imagination: A Study of the Multispecies World in Select Animation Movies.
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES & INSTITUTIONAL COUNCILS
- Member, College Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Documentation Committee.
