Academic Associate – Development in Jharkhand | Azim Premji University

aikyam; Ranchi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji University in Ranchi, Jharkhand invites applications for an Academic Associate in the MA Development programme. The role supports MA Development courses through course support, student mentorship, teaching material development, and research under faculty guidance.

This is a 2-year full-time position based at the Ranchi campus. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate interest in mentoring a socially and academically diverse cohort while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or related field
• Interest in mentoring and engaging with a diverse cohort of students
• Interest in developing accessible teaching and learning materials
• Research interest in development domains to enhance capabilities
• Hands-on teaching and mentoring experience within a postgraduate academic setting
• Dedicated faculty mentor providing guidance in independent research projects
• 2-year position offering meaningful engagement with research and pedagogy in development studies

Responsibilities

• Engage with course literature and conduct literature searches on topics
• Prepare summaries and short case studies for courses
• Conduct tutorials for students needing individual support
• Prepare accessible teaching material and assist in field practice
• Identify reliable data sources to compile graphs and infographics
• Mentor postgraduate MA Development students and guide their projects
• Engage in independent or collaborative research under a faculty mentor

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Research

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Academic Associate – Development in Jharkhand | Azim Premji University

full-time Ranchi, Jharkhand entry level Competitive

Azim Premji University runs postgraduate academic programmes, including the MA Development programme, and is part of the broader Azim Premji Foundation ecosystem working towards a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. This role sits within the University's postgraduate teaching and research function, supporting the MA Development courses at the Ranchi campus.

Role

We invite applications for the role of Academic Associate in the MA Development programme. This role will contribute to the MA Development courses in the postgraduate programmes, engaging in course support, student mentorship, teaching material development, and independent or collaborative research under faculty guidance. This is a 2-year full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Engage with course-related literature and conduct literature searches on given topics
• Prepare summaries and short case studies for use in courses
• Conduct tutorials for students needing individualised support or review sessions for specific courses
• Prepare accessible teaching material, assist in field practice, and provide extra support to student projects outside class hours
• Identify reliable sources of quantitative data to compile graphs, tables, or infographics
• Mentor postgraduate students of MA Development and provide guidance on their projects and activities
• Engage in independent or collaborative research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor

Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline or related field
• Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook)
• Interest in mentoring and engaging with a socially and academically diverse cohort of students
• Interest in mentoring and developing accessible teaching and learning materials
• Research interest in development domains to enhance own research capabilities
• Dedicated faculty mentor providing mentorship, feedback, and support in pursuing independent research projects
• Opportunity to work at one of India's most respected academic institutions in the development studies space
• Hands-on teaching and mentoring experience within a postgraduate academic setting
• 2-year position offering meaningful engagement with research and pedagogy in development studies