FLAME University, Pune (Maharashtra, India), is the pioneer of liberal education in India. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching, the School of Liberal Education has recognized strengths in the areas of Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, Economics, Philosophy, Literary and Cultural Studies, in addition to Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Humanities. The school offers undergraduate programs that allow students to gain rigorous interdisciplinary training and opportunities to complement their research activities, build networks/professional references, and advance their career aspirations. Overall, the School stands for intellectual freedom, curiosity, and academic integrity.
We welcome applications from all subfields of Literary and Cultural Studies, especially those candidates who have a marked focus on India. The instructor will offer undergraduate courses to support the major in Literary and Cultural Studies offered in the Department of Humanities and Languages. Candidates should be prepared to teach a broad undergraduate survey course as well as a variety of elective offerings. Specialists in Literature (across regions, genres and periods for Survey of Literature offerings), Critical Theory (across Continental, Contemporary, Gender and Film Studies) and Cultural Studies in India are all invited to apply.
Degrees in related fields, including but not limited to cultural anthropology, sociology, and/or area studies, will also be considered.
Faculty responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching, advising students, participating in faculty colloquia, and academic administration. A Ph.D. (completed or nearing submission) is required at the time of application. Our expectation is that a successful applicant will:
1. Undertake independent high-quality research as well as work actively with existing members to build a strong interdisciplinary community of scholars who are committed to delivering cutting-edge research and innovation
2. Translate research findings into evidence-based practices, programs and policies
3. Remain committed to excellence in teaching- a core value of FLAME University- and adopt creative pedagogies that foster cultures of inclusion and diversity.
To know more about our teaching and research programs, please visit our website https://www.flame.edu.in. FLAME University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment to qualified applications regardless of caste, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.
For informal enquiries, please email us at
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