Sardar Patel Endowed Professorship in India Studies (Associate or Full Professor / tenured)

Tufts University • Medford, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at Tufts University is seeking to hire a tenured faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor level specializing in Indian History. This position, the Sardar Patel Endowed Professorship in India Studies, welcomes applicants working in any area of early modern and modern Indian history, including the history of the Indian diaspora. The department currently has fifteen full-time faculty members and offers MA programs in History and History & Museum Studies, as well as a Ph.D. program in South Asian Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a 2-2 course load, oversee MA and Ph.D. research, and provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students. Tufts University's Department of History highly values educational excellence, and candidates should possess a strong teaching record at both undergraduate and graduate levels, a dedication to continuous professional growth as an educator and mentor, and the capacity to connect with diverse student populations using varied teaching methods.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in History or a related field
• Strong research profile
• Strong record in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to ongoing professional development as an instructor and mentor
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences and different pedagogies

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-2 course load
• Supervise MA and Ph.D. research
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree