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There is, in general, a lack of job satisfaction. It is true that the work isn't as hectic as a law firm and on many days, we can leave by 6 PM. But then, many feel that we are seen as a stopgap arrangement, given the work that faculty do not want to do or faculty is not available to do. (Teaching courses no faculty wants to teach)
Overall, if you have to join academia, do your PhD first and then go for faculty positions. Or join as faculty, and simultanously do PhD. Don't join on posts below Assistant Professors. Such posts don't get reflected in UGC API, you would hardly get time to do PhD or write academic papers.
(Not telling the name or type of university)
Means...
Junior Clerk?