Faculty Position in Heritage Studies

We invite applications for a faculty position in Heritage Studies for our Undergraduate Programme. 

The programme in Heritage Studies deploys a broad definition of heritage that encompasses cultural and historical heritage, intangible practices and living heritage, natural and ecological heritage, scientific and technological heritage, archives, records and social memory.  We are seeking candidates with demonstrable professional engagement with any aspect of heritage studies thus defined.

The selected candidate is expected to join by October 2026.

  • We seek candidates with research and organisational experience in heritage conservation, museum studies or related fields to teach and contribute to our Heritage Studies programme.
  • The candidate should be able to design and teach courses in Heritage Studies, including field-based courses. They should be able to establish contacts with relevant organisations to enable and coordinate student internships.
  • An advanced degree  in a relevant humanities/​social science discipline with at least two years of experience of working in a heritage-related field or  in relevant disciplines with seven years of work experience in a heritage-related field.
  • Prior experience either in Conservation or  Curation is desirable.
  • Candidates with prior research engagement with heritage documentation, archiving, museum theory, conservation and curation will be given preference. Expertise with digital technology, relevant platforms and applications is desirable.
  • Academic familiarity with the history of South Asia.

Please email the following documents to <facultypositions@​apu.​edu.​in> with the subject line – Application for faculty position in Heritage Studies — Bengaluru”:

  • Cover letter indicating the subject area of your interest and a professional statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two samples of writing (e.g. journal articles, conference papers, museum catalogues, research articles) 
  • Teaching Statement, including a discussion of field based pedagogical practices.
  • Biographical sketch to outline and reflect on your academic journey
  • Completed Information Summary Sheet
  • Two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to facultypositions@​apu.​edu.​in

Kindly ensure that all the above documents are submitted, as incomplete applications cannot be processed.