Tenure-Track Professorship in India's Cultural History

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Continuing education

Language Center collaboration

Discounted food

ASVZ discounts

Flu vaccinations

Quiet room

Parking space

Mobile phone subscriptions

Hotel reservations

Job summary

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in cultural history of India (open rank) commencing 1 August 2028. The chair covers the cultural history of India in a wide sense, including texts, images and objects, and requires proficiency in at least one Indian language.

Teaching may be in English, with a requirement for German language competence within three years. Applicants should have excellent, internationally visible research and be prepared to collaborate across

Qualifications

• PhD in Indology or related discipline by time of application.
• Excellent scholarly publications in the field of India studies.
• Ability to connect historical/cultural research with contemporary questions.
• Teaching experience at university level in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach the cultural history of India in a broad sense, including texts, images and objects.
• Collaborate with the social-science chair in Indian Studies and other institutes within the University of Zurich and externally.

Education

PhD in Indology or related discipline

Job description

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in cultural history of India (open rank) commencing 1 August 2028. The chair covers the cultural history of India in a wide sense, including texts, images and objects, and requires proficiency in at least one Indian language.

Teaching may be in English, with a requirement for German language competence within three years. Applicants should have excellent, internationally visible research and be prepared to collaborate across