Description
The Department of Sanskrit Studies at Ashoka University invites applications for a limited duration Visiting Faculty position (open rank) for the academic year 2025-26.
The selected candidate will be required to teach two courses in the Monsoon Semester, which runs from the end of August to the end of November, followed by a reading week and an exam week. Additionally, they will teach two courses in the Spring Semester, which runs from around January 20 to the end of April, also followed by a reading week and an exam week.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed a PhD in Sanskrit Studies or a related discipline (or must be close to submission). We prefer candidates with experience of teaching the Sanskrit language in English to undergraduates. We are interested in candidates with a commitment to teaching a diverse student community in a liberal arts environment.
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio—including a statement of teaching philosophy and, if available, representative student feedback and sample syllabi—a research statement, and a writing sample. All materials should be submitted in the PDF format via Interfolio. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Ashoka University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We strongly encourage applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in academia.
Review of applications will begin on April 15th, and will continue till the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Alex Watson at alex.watson@ashoka.edu.in