Faculty Recruitment notification announced by Azim Premji University, Bangalore, Karnataka – Teaching Faculty Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply through E-mail
Date Posted: 28th January 2022
Hiring Organization: Azim Premji University, Bangalore
Organization Profile: Azim Premji University was established in 2010 by the Azim Premji Foundation. The Foundation works extensively with the public school systems in many states in India, with a clear purpose – to contribute to a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. The University supports Education and related fields of human development through its programs of study. The University offers a liberal undergraduate degree in the Sciences, Economics, and Humanities and post-graduate degrees in the fields of Education, Development, Public Policy, Economics, and Law and Development.
Job Title: Faculty
Employment Type: Full Time
Position 1: Indian Ocean Studies
- An advanced degree in History or in any other social science field, with a focus on South Asian History
- We especially seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in the field of Indian Ocean studies and the connected world in the period 700 to 1600 CE
- You must have research-level skills in a relevant language of the period
Desirable:
- Proven expertise through academic publications in the relevant field
- Strong interest in teaching various history courses set in the said period at the undergraduate level
- Position 2: Public Histories
- An advanced degree in History or in any other social science field, with a focus on South Asian History
- We seek candidates whose research interests are in the field broadly defined as Public Histories which includes museum studies, curatorial studies, archival studies, architectural and monumental studies or historical preservation
- Expertise in digital techniques and platforms is desired
Desirable:
- Working experience outside the academic settings, particularly in contexts of engagement with the public, such as museum curation, heritage walks etc.
- Publications (both academic and public writing) in the relevant field
Candidate Profile:
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- Passionate about teaching
- Interested in curriculum and pedagogy of the subject you teach
- Able to engage with broader issues in Indian education
Job Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Pay Scale: As per norms
Apply Mode: Email
Organization Website: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/
How to Apply:
Please email the following documents to <historypositions@apu.edu.in> with the subject line “Faculty position application for History”
- Cover letter indicating the subject area of your interest and a professional statement of purpose
- A one page autobiographical statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two writing samples (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, ongoing research article, writing in public media)
Last date to apply is Monday, 31 January 2022.
E-Mail ID:
Organization Address:
AZIM PREMJI UNIVERSITY
SURVEY No. 66, BURUGUNTE VILLAGE,
BIKKANAHALLI MAIN ROAD
SARJAPURA
BENGALURU – 562125
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