Post Date: September 4, 2026
Last Date: December 31, 2026

Hiring Organization: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, Karnataka

About the Organization: Azim Premji University is a leading not-for-profit university established by the Azim Premji Foundation with a mission to contribute to the education and development sectors in India. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across education, development, public policy, law, sciences, economics, and management. Known for its strong emphasis on social commitment, research, and interdisciplinary learning, the university prepares professionals who contribute to building an equitable and sustainable society through education and development initiatives.

Positions Open:

  • Faculty

Departments:

  • Development
  • Communication and Marketing

Area of Specialization:

  • Development:
    • Development Theories and Histories
    • Technology and Development
    • Gender in Development
    • Adivasi Concerns
    • Forest Rights and Forest-Based Livelihoods

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates should possess an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

  • Development: For experienced practitioners, at least 10 years of on-the-ground experience is required. Experience in ground-up policy development is desirable.
  • Communication and Marketing: At least 05 years of relevant work experience is required.

Candidate Profile:

  • Development: Candidates should be trained in Development Studies or related disciplines, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, have a reflective mindset, and be able to work collaboratively with a diverse and large student body.
  • Communication and Marketing: Candidates should demonstrate strong empirical research abilities, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to teach and mentor students.
  • Candidates from academia as well as experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.
Pay Scale/Salary:

As per norms

Important Dates:

  • Last Date to Apply: Not Mentioned (Apply at the Earliest)

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Apply Mode: Email

How to Apply:

  • Interested and eligible candidates should prepare their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter indicating their subject area of interest along with a professional statement of purpose.
  • Applicants should submit two samples of writing, such as academic publications, technical reports, policy briefs, analytical case studies or other relevant writing samples.
  • Applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to the official recruitment email address.
  • Candidates should also submit the completed Information Summary Sheet available on the official career page of the University.
  • For Development, the email subject line should be “Application for Faculty position in Development, Bengaluru”.
  • For Communication and Marketing, the email subject line should be “Application for faculty position in Communication and Marketing — Bengaluru”.

Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete application instructions, required documents, and eligibility criteria before applying.

Email: facultypositions@apu.edu.in

Detailed Advertisement: link

Organization Website (for details): https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/bengaluru

Organization Address:

Azim Premji University, Bengaluru Campus
Survey No. 66, Burugunte Village
Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura
Bengaluru – 562125, Karnataka

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