POSITION Assistant Professor NATURE Full Time, Academic INSTITUTION Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India POSITION SUMMARY Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (TSLAS) is building itself as a leading research and teaching center for the liberal arts and sciences in India. We are looking to recruit young faculty members committed to quality research and teaching in the subject area of Political Science; particularly in the fields of Public Policy, Comparative Politics, Gender Studies and Indian Government and Politics. The level of teaching is undergraduate, with Political Science being offered both as a major as well as a minor option. TSLAS follows equal opportunity and fair practices. This position is a good fit for Political Science candidates who hold or are near completion of their Ph.D. and have good publications. SALARY Salary is competitive with allowances for professional development etc. Tax would be deducted as per Indian law. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Teach up to two courses each semester. The teaching may be reduced in case there is a funded research project at hand. Provide guidance to students regarding internships and research in the field. Be a part of the research community of TSLAS and share the research ideas fortnightly or as planned. Support the administration of TSLAS through exam invigilation and evaluation etc. Perform other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES & ESSENTIAL SKILLS Completed Ph.D. degree is preferred, although candidates who are near completion may also apply. Some experience in teaching is preferred, however, not compulsory. Contact/submit your applications to: shveta.dhaliwal@thapar.edu