Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Environmental Studies

Krea University (https://www.krea.edu.in), a liberal arts university located near Chennai, India, is looking for dynamic tenure track faculty across disciplines and experience levels in Environmental Studies. Krea University is constituted by a team of globally renowned academicians, industrialists and intellectuals. Krea University aims to be a leading research university with a strong commitment towards teaching, creatively shaping new forms of multidisciplinary pedagogy. Krea University is also strongly committed to autonomy and academic freedom for faculty to pursue their research and teaching objectives. Benefits are commensurate with best practices in academia, and include numerous research grants at all levels. Krea is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment.

Krea University is located at Sri City, in the proximity of the city of Chennai in Southern India, an active hub for science, technology and culture. The university provides regular transport services to Chennai city. In the immediate proximity of Krea University lies the Pulicat lake, a biodiversity hotspot of importance for its aquatic and avian fauna, and Sriharikota, which houses India's largest satellite launch station.

About the Position:

Displine:

Environmental Studies

Job Location:

Krea University, Sri City Campus: # 5655, Central Express Way Sector 24, Sri City Chittoor - 517 646, A.P

Educational Qualification:

Ph.D or equivalent

Salary:

As per the University policy

Who can apply:

We are looking for applicants who hold a PhD in the relevant area from a reputable university with passion for teaching, quality research in the form of published/accepted journal papers/Books and book chapters/conference proceedings, engage in institution development and undertake consultancy.

The following research areas may get preference while all relevant research fields are welcome. Agrarian studies, agricultural science, atmospheric and space science, climate sciences, climate responsibility, environmental chemistry, environmental impacts and adaptation, environmental philosophy, environmental policy and governance, geology and geophysics, GIS, marine biology, oceanography, remote sensing, sustainability and sustainable development.

Requirements

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? You must have an excellent academic record with a Ph.D. or equivalent.

? You should be passionate about teaching and mentoring, and are expected to effectively teach the existing courses and floating new ones suitable for Environmental Studies Undergraduate program. Past teaching and mentoring experiences are considered an advantage.

? You should possess a robust research agenda to carry out independent cutting-edge research in your field of expertise, motivation to secure external funding and building up research groups.

? You should be prepared and excited to play a role in institution building.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to facultyapplications@krea.edu.in with the following documents

1. Please fill the application form attached herewith (mandatory) -

Click here for the application

2. A cover letter introducing you and your interest in Krea University.

3. Full CV.

4. Short bio (not more than 300 words).

5. Statement on teaching (philosophy and approaches), courses taught (if any) and their evaluation.

6. Statement on research trajectory and agenda.

7. Copies of sample publications (maximum 3).

8. Reference Letters (minimum 3) - Letter of reference should be directly emailed to facultyapplications@krea.edu.in with the subject line [Reference_ Your Name]

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Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Krea is an equal opportunities employer.

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay scales and will depend upon the candidate's experience levels and the overall organization's salary structure.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person