Associate Professor of Social Work

Location: Mohali

Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Curriculum Development:  Delivering lectures, seminars, and advanced courses on sociological theories and methods. They are responsible for designing and updating course materials and curricula.
Research & Publication:  Engaging in independent research, publishing books or articles in reputable sociological journals, and presenting findings tained research output is usually required, often including at least 2 peer-reviewed publications every 3 years.
Mentorship & Supervision:  Guiding undergraduate and graduate students in research, and supervising PhD and Master’s dissertations.
Academic Service & Leadership:  Participating in departmental and university committees, contributing to academic administration, and taking leadership roles in accreditation or special projects.
Grant Acquisition:  Seeking external funding and grants to support research initiatives.
University of Oxford +7

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education:

A Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related social science field.

Experience:

Generally 8+ years of experience in teaching or research, typically following a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
Record of Excellence:  A proven track record of published research and teaching excellence.
Specialization:  Expertise in specific subfields of sociology (e.g., criminology, social sustainability, economic sociology) is often required