Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University

Azim Premji Foundation believes in the power of education to create social change.
The Foundation has worked for almost ten years contributing to improve the quality
of education mostly in rural India. Our understanding and our strategy is strongly
anchored in our experience.
Two of our key focus areas are to:
• Prepare a large number of committed education and development professionals
who can significantly contribute to meeting the needs of the country
• Build new knowledge in the areas of education and development through
establishing a very strong link between theory and practice

As a critical component of the Foundation’s strategy, Azim Premji University (being

established under Government of Karnataka’s Azim Premji University Act, 2010) will
be an institution for learning and research in Education and other Development
domains. It aims to develop education and development professionals committed to
social change. They will work closely with all the Foundation’s other education and
development programs to significantly strengthen the connection between theory
and practice. The University will offer an exciting team environment with a focus on
research and breakthrough inter-disciplinary work.
The objectives of Azim Premji University are to:
1. Develop outstanding, creative and socially committed professionals for the
education and development sectors in India.
2. Significantly invest in fundamental, applied and action research to expand the
frontiers of knowledge in education and development and continuously
stretch the boundaries of our thought and action.
3. Contribute to strengthening existing professionals by creating high quality
continuing education programmes and learning content.
4. Significantly impact practice in the areas of education and development in
the country.

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5. Serve as a national education and development resource centre.

6. Present an authentic alternative voice for educational and social change in
India.

Azim Premji University invites applications for leadership, faculty and

administrative positions for our graduate and post graduate programs,
research and continuing education programs

For all these positions, a deep understanding of the Indian context as well as a
familiarity with global standards and best practices is essential. We would like our
leaders, faculty and administrators to value teaching, research and practice with an
orientation towards working with the disadvantaged and a commitment to
professional excellence.

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I. Faculty

1. Positions - Deans, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors

2. Areas of Specialization

i. Education

a. Education (general)

b. Teacher Education

c. Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive

Psychology

d. Sociology, Social Anthropology

e. Education Philosophy

f. Pedagogy of Language, Psycho-linguistics, Socio-linguistics

g. Pedagogy of Science and Mathematics

h. Pedagogy of Social Sciences and Environmental Studies

i. Education Leadership and Management

j. Education Technology

k. Economics of Education

l. Research Methodology

ii. Development

a. Development Economics

b. Social Anthropology

c. Social Research

d. Health

e. Governance

f. Livelihoods

g. Environment and Ecology

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3. Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

Both academicians and practitioners with significant experience in any of the above
areas are invited to apply. Those who have just completed/are completing their M.
Phil. /Ph.D. degrees are also invited to apply for entry level positions.
i. Deans/ Professors/ Associate Professors

a. Ph.D. or Ed.D./Outstanding practitioners with strong record of publications

b. Good teaching record of between eight and ten years

c. Established record of research

d. Excellent communication abilities

e. Value orientation with commitment to equity

f. Proven administrative/leadership capabilities

g. Strong references

h. Proficiency in Kannada/Hindi/other Indian language

ii. Assistant Professors

a. Ph.D./Ed.D./NET qualified
b. Good teaching record of at least up to four years
c. Good analytical/conceptual skills
d. Strong references
e. Proficiency in Kannada/Hindi/other Indian language

4. Responsibilities

Faculty members will have a variety of exciting opportunities to:

i. Develop academic programs and courses independently

ii. Teach at the graduate and post-graduate levels

iii. Conduct research related to a range of subjects in education and

development

iv. Mentor students and guide them through field experience

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v. Enhance scholarly achievement through research publications and

presentations

vi. Participate as faculty in continuing education/professional development

programs

vii. Maintain strong links with and influence practice through Azim Premji
Foundation’s work

viii. Participate in scholarly activities, committees and community service

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

5. Application Process

We request you to provide us the following documents:

i. Covering letter indicating the position, subject area of your interest and
professional statement of purpose

ii. Curriculum Vitae

iii. Three samples of scholarship (articles, chapters, books or any other)

iv. Names, addresses or mail ids and designations of three referees

v. Filled-out Information Summary Sheet available at

http://azimpremjifoundation.org/downloads/Information-Summary-
Sheet.doc

Please send in the above documents to The Coordinator, Azim Premji

University
i. By e-mail to facultypositions@azimpremjifoundation.org

ii. By post to Azim Premji Foundation; Near Wipro Corporate Office;

Sarjapur Road; Bangalore - 560 035; Karnataka

Application Deadline: Open until positions are filled

Review of applications will begin as they are received

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II. Leaders and Administrators

1. Position - Registrar

2. Experience & Attributes

i. Experience of having led a large, complex knowledge organization

ii. Proven ability to provide vision and leadership for the University in academic,
administrative & advocacy areas towards achievement of objectives

iii. Ability to establish global networks, partnerships and alliances to achieve

academic and resource excellence

iv. Passion for and commitment to education excellence

v. Openness to global ideas and willingness to learn

vi. Outstanding people leadership skills

vii. Stature to attract talent, resources and partnerships

viii. Initiative and drive

ix. Ability to question the status-quo and set new trends

x. Commitment to equity and widening access to quality knowledge

3. Positions - Deputy Registrars

i. Deputy Registrar (Finance) i.e. Finance Officer

ii. Deputy Registrar (Student Affairs)

iii. Deputy Registrar (People - Talent acquisition, development and motivation)

iv. Deputy Registrar (Admissions and Placement)

v. Deputy Registrar (Administration - Facilities)

vi. Deputy Registrar (Administration – Library and Information Resources)

4. Experience & Attributes

i. Relevant professional qualification ( preferably postgraduate)

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ii. Extensive experience in the management of specific administrative units

listed above.

iii. Analytical, evaluative and innovative skills with experience in the

management and implementation of change

iv. Extensive experience in developing appropriate linkages between policy

formulation and administrative implementation

v. Proven expertise in the management of significant human, financial and

physical resources

vi. Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and lead teams to obtain high
quality outcomes

vii. High-level interpersonal and representational skills

viii. Understanding of implications of current issues in tertiary education and a

considerable capacity for developing effective institutional responses

ix. Good understanding of Indian and global best practices in educational

administration

x. Commitment to equity and widening access to education

5. General Responsibilities

Leaders and administrators will have a variety of exciting opportunities to:

i. Explore innovative ways to design and run an organization that challenges
the status quo in the interest of equity

ii. Work as a team to create a learning environment for academicians of all

persuasions to explore inter and multidisciplinary approaches to knowledge of
relevance to India’s development challenge

iii. Have full resource backup to experiment with new approaches to people
development and motivation

iv. Enjoy financial independence and employ resourcefulness in sourcing ideas,

partnerships and people needed to realize an unconventional dream

v. Hone their specific professional skills to be cutting edge change agents in

Universities globally

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6. Specific Responsibilities

The Registrar will be responsible for overall academic administration, policy

development and secretariat services. He/she will manage Deputy Registrars
specifically tasked with Finance, Student Affairs, People, Admissions and Placement
and Administration. He/she will explore innovative ways to give direction to student
life-cycle management. The Registrar will ensure the appropriate use of resources
and maintain and improve communication, operational and strategic activities
within Student and Academic Services. He/she will be the Secretary to the Board of
Governors and Board of Management.
Responsibilities of the Registrar’s position will be to:
i. Provide executive support and assistance to the Vice Chancellor in developing
operational plans to deliver services efficiently and effectively

ii. Provide executive support and assistance to the Vice Chancellor, Board of
Governors, Board of Management in the operation of the Board, the conduct
of Board of Governors, and the flow of items between committees and
between Academic Board and University Council

iii. Provide leadership in the development of academic policy as well as its

dissemination and implementation

iv. Exercise administrative oversight of the University’s course structure and

course development framework.

v. Contribute to the strategic direction of the University’s student support

services and its operational plans to improve and enhance the total student
experience.

vi. Perform the role of custodian of key student systems, including the Student
Management System.

vii. Formulate, manage and control the planning and implementation of the
operational plans for the area

viii. Establish and maintain effective communication relationships across the

University, delivering quality information and feedback as required.

ix. Keep up to date with relevant higher education issues and research and
prepare papers on current issues

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

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7. Application Process

We request you to provide us the following documents:

i. Covering letter indicating the position and area of your interest

ii. Curriculum Vitae

iii. Statement of purpose as to how you could contribute to the success of the
University

iv. A reflective essay on how you brought about change in your area of
work/organization

v. Names; addresses or mail ids and designations of three referees

vi. Filled-out Information Summary Sheet available at

http://azimpremjifoundation.org/downloads/Information-Summary-
Sheet.doc

Please send in the above documents to The Coordinator, Azim Premji

University
i. By e-mail to adminpositions@azimpremjifoundation.org
ii. By post to Azim Premji Foundation; Near Wipro Corporate
Office; Sarjapur Road; Bangalore - 560 035; Karnataka

Application Deadline: Open until positions are filled

Review of applications will begin as they are received.

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