Faculty Position Openings at Continuing Legal Education, Azim Premji University. Apply Now!

Faculty Position Openings at Continuing Legal Education, Azim Premji University. Apply Now!

About Azim Premji University:

Azim Premji University, established in 2010 in Bengaluru by the Azim Premji Foundation, is a not-for-profit institution committed to building a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. With campuses in Bengaluru and Bhopal, the University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education programmes in law, education, development, economics, sciences, and humanities. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, field practice, and research, enabling students and professionals to engage deeply with real-world challenges in governance, social justice, and sustainability. Rooted in its vision of social change, the University combines rigorous academics with community engagement, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to education, law, and development sectors across India.

About the School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC)

• The SCE-URC is dedicated to in-service programmes in education, human and social development, and organizational/professional skills.
• Its mission is to strengthen the development ecosystem by enhancing the capacities of elected representatives, government functionaries, civil society organizations, and professionals.
• Programmes span thematic areas such as governance, gender justice, child rights, constitutionalism, democracy, and social development.

Faculty Position Openings:

Azim Premji University is inviting applications for Faculty Positions in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) under its School of Continuing Education and University Resource Centre (SCE-URC). The role is designed for experienced legal practitioners and educators committed to advancing access to justice and professional development for lawyers and para-legals across India.

Role and Responsibilities:

Faculty members in Continuing Legal Education will:

• Impart CLE programmes to lawyers working on access to justice for vulnerable communities, focusing on legal changes, clinical practice, ethics, and theory.
• Develop training modules for para-legals through institutional partnerships, enhancing grassroots access to legal support.
• Build a faculty pool using a Training of Trainers model to expand reach.
• Teach and train in courses requiring a rights-based lens, including governance, democracy, and constitutional law.
• Design and deliver curricula tailored to stakeholder needs, including session plans, learning materials, and practice-oriented modules.
• Monitor and assess learning outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement in training effectiveness.
• Initiate new courses responding to emerging needs in the justice sector.
• Contribute to capacity development programmes across the University.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related social sciences.
• 5–6 years of experience in litigation, training, curriculum development, or mentoring lawyers.
• Ability to design and conduct courses in English and Hindi for civil society organizations and frontline legal functionaries.
• Strong skills in critical reflection, communication, and collaborative work.
• Willingness to travel extensively for programme delivery.

Desirable Specializations:

• Laws relating to children, women, Dalits, Adivasis, labour, land, forest, social security, and entitlements.
• Experience in access to justice programmes, litigation, and collaboration with civil society and government sectors.
• Strong professional networks within CSOs across India.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send the following to facultypositions@apu.edu.in with the subject line “Application for faculty position in Continuing Legal Education – SCE-URC”:

1. Covering letter indicating subject area and statement of purpose.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Two recommendation letters.
4. Completed Information Summary Sheet (available on the University’s website).

Why This Opportunity Matters?

This position is ideal for legal professionals who wish to:

• Shape the future of CLE in India by building sustainable training models.
• Empower vulnerable communities through enhanced access to justice.
• Collaborate with civil society and government stakeholders in strengthening democratic and constitutional values.

Information Summary Sheet:

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