Faculty Recruitment 2023 Announced by Azim Premji University in Various Department on Regular Basis. Interested and Eligible Candidate can Apply.
Institute Profile
The first Azim Premji University was set up in Bengaluru in 2010. Today it operates from a 110-acre campus. The second one, i.e., Azim Premji University, Bhopal, is now operational. The work on the third University in Ranchi is currently underway.
Azim Premji University, Bengaluru has been offering degree programmes since 2011. Its mandate is to run teaching programmes and conduct research to contribute to the social sector in India, and to be an exemplar higher education institution – with inclusion and quality. Ten cohorts of over 3000 students from the programmes have graduated from the University and almost hundred percent of students from the of master’s programmes have received job offers on campus. Nearly 90 percent of these students have chosen to work in the social sector, many in grassroots field locations across the country.
The Universities are entirely philanthropic; currently, 89 percent of the expenditure is borne by the Foundation. Currently, about 60 percent of students are on scholarships offered by the University. The student body is very diverse, from across 26 states and varied socio-economic backgrounds. The University also produces a large collection of teaching-learning material for free public use. These include magazines on school subjects, development case studies, translations of higher education material, etc.
Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Department Wise Vacancy Detail
University is inviting applications for multiple faculty positions in various thematic areas related to development in Rural and Urban:
- Public health
- Environment and climate change
- Local governance and democracy
- Development theories and histories
- Technology and development
- Social entrepreneurship
- Gender in development
- Adivasi concerns
- Forest rights and forest-based livelihoods
- Development finance and financial inclusion
Apply Mode: Online
Qualification and Pay Matrix
Academic Qualification
- Qualifications as per UGC norms
Required Skills
- Deep expertise in at least one of the thematic areas listed above.
- An ability for strong empirical research.
- The capacity for critical and reflective thought.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A readiness to engage with a very diverse and large student body.
- An orientation towards collaborative work.
- Teaching experience at graduate or postgraduate levels is desirable.
- Experience of ground-up policy development work is desirable.
Pay Matrix
- As per university norms
How to Apply
- Candidates are informed to email the following documents to facultypositions@apu.edu. in with the subject line:“Application for Faculty position for Experienced Development Practitioner”:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Samples of writing from proposals, reports, policy briefs, articles, etc. (need not be published work)
- Completed Information Summary Sheet (For Summery Sheet Click Here )
Contact Details
The applicants are advised to use following contact details for comprehensive information pertaining to the advertisement. In the case of any additional inquiries, it is recommended to communicate with the respective institutional or university authorities.- Official Website: Click Here
- Notification: Click Here
- Organization Address: Burugunte Village, Survey No 66, Bikkanahalli Main Rd, Sarjapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562125
- Email: facultypositions@apu.edu
Warning: Read CarefullyThe information provided at Faculty Recruitment Platform is intended to offer general guidance and insight into the University’s hiring processes. However, it's important to exercise caution and diligence. Mistakes or outdated details may be present, and therefore, it is strongly advised to verify all information with the official website of the university.
