Tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level

The Department of English at Ashoka University invites applicants to join a vibrant faculty that aims to excel in research and teaching. The university is situated in Sonipat near Delhi, India. The department invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding scholars whose specialisations include 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 and languages (including translation studies and graphic narratives). 

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in research and publication. They will be expected to teach two courses (basic as well as advanced courses) per semester (four per year), and be involved in advising and administrative duties. Junior faculty are eligible for research leave. All faculty receive generous support for research and an annual research grant.

Ashoka University strongly encourages applications by women and members of SC/ST/OBC and other groups underrepresented in academia.

Applicants should submit an application to  http://apply.interfolio.com/116748 that includes: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) two samples of academic writings (article length); 5) teaching evaluations (if available); 6) three confidential letters of reference.

For any queries or further information please contact Jonathan Gil Harris at jgharris@ashoka.edu.in.