Faculty Positions in Social Science

Azim Premji University; Bhopal; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji University in Bhopal invites applications for faculty positions in the social sciences. Staff are expected to teach across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to the design and delivery of an interdisciplinary social science curriculum, including abroad-based modules.

We seek scholars with expertise in Political Science or Political Anthropology and a commitment to inclusive, rigorous scholarship.

Qualifications

• A relevant advanced degree in Political Science or Political Anthropology.
• An active research agenda and the ability and interest to teach a diverse classroom.
• A commitment to contributing to a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.

Education

Political Science

Political Anthropology

Job description

The programme brings together perspectives and approaches from across the social sciences. Faculty are expected to teach across disciplinary boundaries and be keen to contribute to the design and delivery of abroad-based Social Science curriculum. Currently, we are particularly seeking scholars with training in Political Science or Political Anthropologywho can bring their expertise to the study of society and help develop and deliver an interdisciplinary Social Sciencecurriculum.

We welcome applicants with diverse teaching and researchportfolios.

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 fewyears.

In addition to teaching in our programmes, we offer faculty an enriching and fulfilling institution-building experience, including participation in interdisciplinary programme design, the development and implementation of key institutional processes, culture building, and engagement with various institutional bodies. The University also encourages and supports faculty members in pursuing their ownresearch.

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

• A relevant advanced degree in Political Science or PoliticalAnthropology
• An active research agenda and the ability and interest to teach adiverse classroom
• A commitment to contributing to ajust, equitable, humane and sustainable society