Krea University, India

Krea University, a liberal arts university located near Chennai, India, 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.

Homepage: https://www.krea.edu.in

Rank open tenure track positions are available with the Environmental Studies group at Krea University, India for motivated scientists with a passion for teaching.

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

Postdoctoral experience of 2+ years is preferred.

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.

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

• Please fill the application form (mandatory): https://krea.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Application-form-for-faculty-position.pdf
• A cover letter introducing you and your interest in Krea University.
• Full CV.
• Short bio (not more than 300 words).
• Statement on teaching (philosophy and approaches), courses taught (if any) and their evaluation.
• Statement on research trajectory and agenda.
• Copies of sample publications (maximum 3).
• Reference Letters (minimum 3) – Letter of reference should be directly emailed to facultyapplications@krea.edu.in with the subject line [Reference_ Your Name]