Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

Associate Professors / Assistant Professors / The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University: O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a multi-disciplinary and research-oriented university founded in 2009. JGU is a non-profit global and research-focused university and appoints faculty members from India and different parts of the world with outstanding academic qualifications and experience. With over 16,000 students and 1100+ full time faculty members, studying and living on a fully residential campus, JGU's twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full-time faculty from over 51 countries in the world, students from over 70 countries and has collaborated with over 450 leading institutions in 75 countries to bring international learning experiences to the Indian higher education system. JGU is ranked as India's Number 1 Private University by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has also been recognised among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. The Jindal Global Law School has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Law School and ranked as the world’s 72nd best Law School by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an `Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) offers a range of programmes that promote research and education in governance and public policy. To equip faculty and students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the governance challenges and improve government efficiency in India, JSGP’s programmes are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding public policy and administration. Position Summary: The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) invites applications for full-time faculty positions to be appointed from the Spring 2026 semester (February 2026) or earlier. We invite applications from candidates in Philosophy with a broad interest in public policy, and a specialisation in one or more of the following areas: •Indian Philosophy •Moral Philosophy •Classical and Modern Western Philosophy •Philosophy of Mind •Metaphysics •Epistemology •Philosophy of Language Appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. Roles and responsibilities: Faculty members will be expected to follow the roles and responsibilities below. Teaching and Advising: The primary responsibility of this position is to teach and mentor university students in philosophy, with particular emphasis on its intersections with economics, politics, and public policy. Research: The role also involves conducting high-quality research focused on innovations in the field of philosophy. Academic Administration: Additionally, successful candidates will contribute to academic administration tasks related to their field. Teaching Load: Appointees will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate students both in residential and online programs. The teaching load will be commensurate with the appointment. **Basic Qualification**(Required at the time of Application) • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Philosophy. • Relevant Teaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate levels. • Experience in undertaking high-quality independent research and its dissemination in peer-reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, working papers, and policy briefs, among others. Compensation and benefits: JGU is an equal opportunity employer and offers internationally competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. JGU offers research benefits comparable to the top international universities, comprehensive health and accident insurance coverage, staff development allowance, research grants, research rewards for publications, and other benefits. Application process: To apply for a faculty position, applicants are required to send their CV, teaching and research statement, and the names and contact details of two referees to The subject line of the email should be: (Application_(Philosophy)_ JSGP_Spring 2026) The deadline for submission of applications is 31st September 2025 . Visit and for information about the O. P. Jindal Global University and the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy.

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