Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Oxford Lectureship Offer

University of Oxford
The School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies

University Lecturership in the Political Economy and Human Development of India in association
with Wolfson College

Salary scale: £42,563 to £57,201 p.a

Research on contemporary India is thriving within Oxford University and this is just one of many academic posts across the social sciences at Oxford engaged in this field. The School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies seeks applications for a full-time University Lecturership in the Political Economy and Human Development of India. The Lecturership is tenable from 1 September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter and will be held in conjunction with a Fellowship at Wolfson College.

The main duties of the post-holder will be to engage in research and produce publications of an
international standard, to provide University teaching for the School at graduate level, and to offer graduate supervision. Other key duties include co-operating in the administrative work of the School.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in political economy and/or human development, and have a proven track record of high-quality research and publication at an internationally excellent standard, along with evidence of imaginative research plans and the potential to lead and manage new research initiatives. He or she should be able to demonstrate expertise in political economy and human development of India. Expertise in research methods and the environment of India are highly desirable. Evidence of inter-disciplinary skills, the ability to teach at graduate level, and the skills and commitment to become a fully participating member of the School are also essential.

Candidates will be considered on the basis of the selection criteria outlined in the further particulars can be obtained by emailing vacancies@area.ox.ac.uk, by visiting www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/, or by telephoning 01865 284991. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a list of principal publications, and the names of two referees, should be sent to

The Departmental Administrator, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, 12 Bevington Road, Oxford, OX2 6LH.

Applications may also be sent by email to vacancies@area.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is noon on 23 February 2011. Please quote reference number SSD/178/E on all correspondence and state where you saw this post advertised.

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