Assistant Professor in English

The Department of English at Ashoka University, in the Delhi Capital region of India, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment beginning August 2025. We seek active researchers, thinkers and passionate teachers whose areas of specialisations may include (but are not restricted to) one or more of the following subfields: long global eighteenth-century (including Romantic) literatures, American/African-American/Caribbean literatures, digital humanities, literary theory, and South Asian literatures, including translation studies. We are particularly interested in colleagues who are committed to the ethos of liberal arts pedagogy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in research and publication. Faculty is expected to teach two courses (basic as well as advanced courses) per semester (four per year).Faculty are also involved in advising and administrative duties. Faculty are eligible for paid research leave and receive an annual research grant.

Qualifications: Ph.D 

Applicants should submit: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) cover letter; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) two samples of academic writings; 5) research statement and 6) name, email IDs and affiliation of three referees.

Deadline for applications: December 01, 2024. We hope to hold job talks and interview shortlisted candidates over Zoom in January 2025.

All applications to be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button 

For any queries please write to faculty.recruitment@ashoka.edu.in

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