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Faculty Positions in Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

DAU invites applications from outstanding candidates for faculty positions in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in English Literature, Comparative Literature, ELT, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline from a reputed institution and demonstrate a strong record of research excellence, scholarly achievement, and commitment to high-quality teaching.

The University seeks scholars whose research and teaching can contribute to a multidisciplinary academic environment and engage with contemporary societal, technological, economic, and human challenges. While applications from all areas within Humanities and Social Sciences are welcome, the following domains are of particular interest:

  • English Literary Studies
  • English Language Teaching
  • Social Anthropology
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Urban Studies

Our HSS sub-areas also have faculty in Psychology, Social Psychology, Linguistics, Computational Social Science, Economics; and currently we are not actively looking for new hiring in these sub-areas.

Candidates whose work bridges the humanities, social sciences, technology, data science, artificial intelligence, design, public policy, and sustainability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

  1. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, with a First Class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree(s), and an excellent academic record throughout; and
  2. A strong and sustained research record, evidenced by publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals and leading conferences, where applicable.

Assistant Professor

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, demonstrated research potential, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Candidates with postdoctoral research experience, evidence of independent scholarship, and the potential to establish a vibrant research programme will be given preference.

Associate Professor

Applicants should have a minimum of six years of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching, research, or relevant professional practice, of which at least three years should be at the level of Assistant Professor (or an equivalent position) at a higher educational institution, research institute, policy organization, or comparable academic setting.

Candidates are expected to have an established record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated through:

  • High-quality publications in reputed journals and conferences;
  • Success in securing externally funded research grants and projects;
  • Experience in supervising doctoral students and mentoring research scholars;
  • Evidence of academic leadership, institution-building, and professional service.

Application Process

Prospective candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to dean_faculty@dau.ac.in with the subject line:

“Application for Faculty Position in [Discipline/Area]”

(e.g., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics and VLSI Design, Communications and Signal Processing, Mathematics and Statistics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Interaction Design)

The application should include the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV should provide comprehensive information on:

  • Educational qualifications, beginning from Class XII (or equivalent), including institution name, year of completion, marks/CGPA, and area of specialization, where applicable;
  • Academic, research, industrial, and professional experience;
  • Publications in journals, conferences, books, patents, and other scholarly outputs;
  • Research projects, grants, awards, recognitions, and professional activities;
  • Contact details of three referees who may be approached to provide letters of recommendation in support of the application.

2. Research Statement

A concise statement describing:

  • Research background and areas of expertise;
  • Key research contributions and outcomes;
  • Ongoing research activities;
  • Short-term and long-term research plans;
  • Potential opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding.

3. Teaching Statement

A statement outlining:

  • Teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach;
  • Prior teaching and mentoring experience;
  • Foundation, core, and advanced courses the candidate is qualified and interested to teach;
  • Proposed elective courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise;
  • Contributions to curriculum development, experiential learning, or educational innovation, if any.
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