Faculty Position in Education Leadership Recruitment 2026 at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Date Posted: 10 July 2026

Organization: Azim Premji University

Job Title

Faculty Position in Education Leadership

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Azim Premji University invites applications from candidates with deep expertise in Education Leadership and a strong commitment to working with practitioners to drive meaningful educational change. The selected faculty member will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, research, and institutional building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

MA Education Programme

• Design and deliver courses in:
  • Educational Policy
  • Educational Programmes
  • School Systems
  • School Leadership
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
• Design and teach elective courses related to area of specialization.

Certificate Programme in School Leadership

• Develop curriculum for in-service school leaders.
• Facilitate courses and practitioner-focused learning experiences.
• Engage with educational practitioners to ensure contextual learning.

Research and Knowledge Building

• Conduct research in education leadership and related domains.
• Stay engaged with emerging scholarship and educational developments.
• Contribute to knowledge creation that strengthens teaching and programme design.

Academic and Institutional Engagement

• Organize workshops, seminars, conferences, and academic events.
• Support institutional culture and academic initiatives aligned with the university’s vision.
• Participate in institution-building activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Advanced degree in Educational Studies or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the Indian education system.
• Multi-disciplinary perspective on education leadership.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and practitioner engagement.
• Commitment to research and academic excellence.

Application Process

Applicants should email the following documents to:

facultypositions@apu.edu.in

Subject Line: Application for Faculty Position in Education Leadership — Bengaluru

Required Documents

1. Cover letter indicating subject area of interest and professional statement of purpose.
2. A one to two-page note explaining why you wish to join the university.
3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Two samples of scholarship (articles, chapters, books, etc.) or practitioner reflections.
5. Two recommendation letters sent directly by referees to the same email address.
6. Completed Information Summary Sheet.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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