Faculty Positions — Centre for the Study of Indian Economy (CSIE)
We invite applications for Faculty Positions for the Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE).
Details
The Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE) supports research, knowledge dissemination and advocacy on Indian economic well-being. The Centre’s work is focused on the following broad themes/areas:
- Growth, structural transformation and distribution
- Employment
- Higher Education
- Welfare, Public Systems and Social Policy
We invite applications from candidates with diverse teaching and research backgrounds in the above areas. Interdisciplinary approaches, diverse quantitative and qualitative methodologies with an emphasis on rigour and in-depth understanding is encouraged.
We are seeking scholars with training in Economics or other allied social science disciplines who can bring their expertise to the above areas of study and help develop the research, teaching and outreach portfolio of the Centre.
We seek applicants who identify with the purpose of the University and are keen to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of the Centre’s agenda.
The application deadline is rolling, and applications will be considered as they come in.
Responsibilities:
As a faculty member in CSIE, you will be required to:
- Contribute to developing and implementing research projects on the themes related to the Indian economy.
- Supervise and mentor research staff.
- Develop and teach courses related to the themes of the Centre.
- Publish research in academic journals as well as popular media.
- Engage with civil society and policy spaces towards developing partnerships for research.
- Undertake institutional responsibilities as required.
- Expertise and experience in at least one of the thematic areas listed above.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Strong commitment to understanding and contributing to the improving human development and economic well-being in India, especially with a focus on the vulnerable and marginalised.
- An ability for strong empirical research especially research involving fieldwork and primary data.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Please email the following documents to <facultypositions@apu.edu.in> with the subject line “Application for faculty position in CSIE — Bengaluru”:
- Cover letter indicating why you would like to join the University.
- A professional statement of teaching philosophy and research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Two samples of your scholarly achievements (publications, articles, chapters, books or any other).
- 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.