Faculty positions in Economics in Development Domains

Azim Premji University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji University invites applications for faculty positions in Development with teaching possibilities in postgraduate and diploma programmes. We seek academicians and practitioners grounded in research and teaching in development economics, the Indian economy, and fieldwork with publicly available data across rural and urban India.

Candidates with expertise in Development Economics, Indian Economic Perspective, Indian Economic History, Regional Economy or Political Economy are encouraged

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one thematic area.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Strong commitment to teaching a diverse group of students.
• Ability for strong empirical research especially research involving fieldwork and primary data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills

Development Economics

Empirical research

Teaching

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

We invite applications for faculty positions in Development with possibilities to teach in the postgraduate and diploma programmes.

We invite academicians and practitioners, especially grounded in research and teaching in the areas of development economics, Indian economy, and engaged with publicly available data as well as in the field sites of rural and urban India.

We are interested in candidates with expertise in the following thematic areas:

• Development Economics
• Indian Economic Perspective
• Indian Economic History
• Regional Economy
• Political Economy

Candidates who work on issues of social stratification and discrimination are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Expertise and experience in at least one of the thematic areas listed above.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Strong commitment to teaching a diverse group of students.
• An ability for strong empirical research especially research involving fieldwork and primary data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.