Faculty Positions in History

Centre for Sustainable Employment; Bhopal; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji University, Bhopal, invites applications for full-time History faculty in undergraduate programmes. We seek candidates who can teach core and elective courses in Ancient India and related areas, with a research-driven approach and an interest in interdisciplinary programme design.

The university promotes institution-building activities and supports faculty research. Applications close by October 31, 2026, for positions at the Bhopal campus.

Qualifications

• Expertise and experience in History.
• Advanced History degree with teaching or research experience.
• Active research agenda and ability to teach a diverse classroom.
• Commitment to the University’s aims of education for public service.
• Open positions: 2.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of core and elective History courses.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary programme design and development.
• Participate in institutional processes, committees and governance bodies.
• Support and pursue faculty research and institutional growth.

Skills

History expertise

Teaching experience

Active research agenda

Diverse classroom teaching

Public service focus

Education

Advanced History degree (teaching/research)

Job description

Inviting Applications for Admissions 2027

Faculty Positions in History

We invite applications for faculty positions in History for our Undergraduate Programmes.

Location

Bhopal Campus

Engagement

Full-time

Role

Faculty

Deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

We invite applications for full-time faculty positions in Ancient India. We are currently looking for candidates who can teach a broad range of core and elective courses in their period of specialization, including courses such as Ancient World, Early India and Early Medieval South Asia. We encourage applicants with a diverse teaching and research portfolio.

Azim Premji University, Bhopal, started operations in August 2023, offering postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. The first phase of campus construction is complete and the overall 50-acre campus with state-of-the-art academic and residential facilities will be ready over the next few years. We expect to grow to about 4000 students and 500 members over the next few years.

In addition to teaching in our programmes, we offer faculty an enriching and fulfilling institution building experience encompassing interdisciplinary programme design, setting up and implementation of key institutional processes, culture building, and participation in various institutional bodies. The University encourages and offers support to faculty members for pursuing their own research.

We seek applicants who identify with the purpose of the University, and are keen to contribute to the design, development and delivery of courses in our undergraduate programme.

Requirements

• Expertise and experience in the area mentioned above
• Relevant advanced degree in History with teaching or research experience
• An active research agenda, and the ability and interest to teach a diverse classroom
• A commitment to the University’s aims of education for public service
• Open positions: 2

Resources

• Information Summary Sheet

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