Faculty positions in Child Development and Learning : Azim Premji Foundation

Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that has been working for more than a decade now towards making deep, large scale and institutionalized impact on the quality and equity of education in India, along with related development areas. Any large scale educational change requires significant and sustained effort over many decades and can only be achieved through working at multiple levels as well as on several areas simultaneously. Today, the Foundation employs more 1000 people and has field institutes in 40+ districts across 6 states and 1 union territory(Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry) reaching more than 3,50,000 schools across the country. The Foundation, has institutes that are located in districts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Telangana

We invite applications for faculty positions in Child Development and Learning for our MA in Education programme.

LOCATION Bhopal Campus
ENGAGEMENT Full-time
ROLE Faculty
SPECIALISATIONS Child development

Azim Premji University, Bhopal started operations in August 2023, offering postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. The first phase of campus construction is complete and the overall 50-acre campus with state-of-the-art academic and residential facilities will be ready over the next few years. We expect to grow to about 4000 students and 500 members over the next few years.

We are expanding our programme offerings and are inviting applications for full time faculty positions. We will offer faculty an enriching and fulfilling institution building experience encompassing interdisciplinary programme design, development, and research opportunities, setting up and implementation of key institutional processes, culture building, and participation in various institutional bodies.

We are looking for candidates interested in contributing to the areas of Child Development and Learning (CDL) in the MA Education programme.

In addition to those who have engaged in child development academically, we also encourage candidates with significant field experience to apply.

Responsibilities:

As a faculty member in Child Development and Learning (CDL), you will be required to:

• Teach postgraduate courses in CDL, focusing on human development perspective.
• Incorporate psychological, sociological, anthropological, and neuroscientific lenses to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of a child’s development.
• Explore theories of cognitive development and learning to help students understand how children construct knowledge and acquire age-appropriate learning capabilities.
• Discuss concepts relevant to a child’s sense of self, gender, emotions, motivation, morality, and identity, with a focus on adolescence.
• Mentor students and support their learning in the classroom, encourage critical thinking, reflection, and dialogue among students.
• Prepare students for extended field practice.
• Work closely with other colleagues in the MA Education programme to work collaboratively and support students in their learning.
• Take up institutional responsibilities as and when required.
• Engage in research and writing for own academic growth and contribute to the field.

Requirements

• For academics: An advanced degree in Human Development and Childhood Studies/​Developmental Psychology/​MA Education degree with keen interest and work experience in Child Development and Learning/​Early Childhood Education.
• For experienced practitioners: On-the-ground experience of more than 10 years and a postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in any relevant field.
• Capacity to be reflective and think critically.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to engage with a diverse student body.
• Capacity to teach and develop courses at a Master’s level Education programme.
• Ability to engage with students in Hindi and English.