Faculty Positions in Social Science (Undergraduate)

About the role

Azim Premji University is seeking scholars to join its undergraduate Social Science programme. The role is interdisciplinary, welcoming expertise in Contemporary History, Economics, Political Science, or Human Geography, and expects faculty to teach across traditional boundaries.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across History, Economics, Political Science, and Human Geography, often in interdisciplinary contexts.
• Participate in the design and development of the interdisciplinary Social Science curriculum.
• Contribute to institutional processes, culture building, and engagement with university bodies.
• Mentor and supervise students, supporting their academic and personal development.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish scholarly work.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D. or equivalent) in History, Economics, Political Science, or Human Geography.
• Demonstrated research activity and ability to teach a diverse classroom.
• Commitment to the university’s purpose of fostering a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new interdisciplinary undergraduate programme at a growing university.
• Involvement in institution‑building activities and interdisciplinary programme design.
• Support for personal research initiatives.
• State‑of‑the‑art campus facilities on a 50‑acre campus.