Azim Premji University Faculty Recruitment 2026: Social Sciences Position

Azim Premji University has invited applications for a full-time Faculty Position in Social Sciences, focusing on Political Economy, Labour and Livelihoods. The position is based at the university’s Bengaluru Campus and is suitable for candidates with advanced training and research experience in quantitative approaches to studying social phenomena in the Indian context. (Azim Premji University)

Recruitment Overview

Organization: Azim Premji University
Position: Faculty – Social Sciences
Focus Areas: Political Economy, Labour and Livelihoods
Engagement: Full-time
Location: Bengaluru Campus, Karnataka
Application Deadline: 6 September 2026 (Azim Premji University)

Areas of Specialisation

The position is open to candidates from relevant disciplines, including:

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Economic Sociology

• Political Economy

• Labour Studies

• Livelihood Studies

• Other related Social Science disciplines

Applicants should be capable of developing innovative courses and teaching undergraduate Social Science students. (Azim Premji University)

Teaching Areas

The selected faculty member may be required to teach courses covering:

• Descriptive and inferential statistics

• Applied statistics

• Data analysis and visualisation using R, Python or STATA

• Foundational interdisciplinary Social Science courses

• Agriculture in India

• Labour and livelihoods (Azim Premji University)

Eligibility and Requirements

Candidates should possess:

• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

• Research experience in an appropriate area.

• An active research agenda.

• A strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

• Familiarity with quantitative research methods is preferred. (Azim Premji University)

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter describing research and teaching interests or experience

• Updated curriculum vitae

• Two writing samples

• A one-to-two-page autobiographical statement describing the applicant’s academic journey

• Completed Information Summary Sheet

• Two letters of recommendation sent directly by the referees

Incomplete applications will not be processed. (Azim Premji University)

How to Apply

Candidates must email their application documents to:

facultypositions@apu.edu.in

The email subject line should be:

Application for Faculty Position in Social Sciences (Political Economy, Labour, and Livelihoods) — Bengaluru

The two recommendation letters must be emailed directly by the respective referees. (Azim Premji University)

Important Date

Last date to apply: 6 September 2026 (Azim Premji University)

Candidates are advised to review the official vacancy page, download the Information Summary Sheet and submit all required documents before the deadline.

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