Vinod Kumar
Assistant Professor in English, Department of Higher Education , Government of HP
Email Id: vinod19413@gmail.com
Contact No: 7018558812
CAREER VISION
Teaching, for me, is not just a profession but a meaningful calling that shapes individuals and, through them, society. My vision is to foster a learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, critical thinking is nurtured, and every student feels empowered to question, discover, and grow with confidence. As an educator, I aspire to inspire not only intellectual excellence but also integrity, empathy, and a lifelong love for learning. I believe true education extends beyond the classroom; it equips students to become compassionate, responsible, and socially conscious citizens. My greatest aspiration is to contribute to the growth of young minds who will use their knowledge with wisdom, serve humanity with humility, and participate in building a more just, inclusive, and progressive nation. To me, the true measure of teaching lies not only in the success of students’ careers, but in the values they carry and the positive difference they make in the lives of others.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Pursuing Ph.d from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-5
M.Phil in English from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-5
M.A. in English from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-5
B.A. Honours in English from Centre of Excellence Govt. College Sanjauli, Shimla
10+2 from Govt. Shamshehar Boys School Nahan
10th from Govt. High School Ghaton
EXPERIENCE
Served as Assistant Professor in English at AAA Govt. P.G. College Kalka
Served as Lecturer in English at Govt. Polytechnic College, Banikhet
Served as an Assistant Professor in English at Govt. College Shillai
Served as an Assistant Professor in English at Govt. College Nahan
Publications
Authored a book of short stories Harvest of Wisdom through Time in 2025
Published a research paper titled “History and Memory in the Travelogues of V.S. Naipaul and M.G. Vassanji.
Published a research paper titled “Dynamics of Religion and Rituals: Reading Select Travelogues of V.S. Naipaul and M.G. Vassanji” in the book Language, Literature, Culture and Cinema Essays in Honour of Professor Harish Narang published by Routledge in 2026
Conferences
Presented a research paper titled “Betwixt Trishanku Nation : A Study of M.G. Vassanji’s Travelogues” in national conference on Contemporary Indian literature in English held at Government College Basa(Gohar) at Mandi Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. 3-4 August, 2018
Presented a research paper titled “Preservation of Indian Values and History in the Travelogues of Indian Diasporic Writers V.S. Naipaul and M.G. Vassanji” in an International held at Government Vallabh College Mandi, Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. 10.-12 August, 2019
PERSONAL DETAILS
Father’s Name : Rajender Singh
Gender : Male
Languages Known : Hindi and English
Address Village Ghaton, Post office Barag, Tehsil Sangrah, Sirmour HP 17302 Distt.Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh (Pin :173023)