Associate Professorship in Digital South Asian Studies

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII), the Oxford School of Global and Area
Studies (OSGA), in association with St Antony’s College, propose to appoint an
Associate Professor in Digital South Asian Studies.





OSGA is one of the fifteen constituent parts of the Social Sciences Division
at Oxford. The School represents a commitment by the University to enhancing
teaching and research in Area Studies. OII has been a world-leading home for
multidisciplinary study of technology and society, with activities focusing on
research, graduate teaching, policymaking, and practice spanning the last
twenty years.





**About the Role:**





The post is offered on a full-time basis, available from 1 October 2024 or as
soon as possible thereafter.



Appointments to Associate Professorships are confirmed as permanent on
successful completion of a review during the first five years. The successful
candidate will be expected to engage actively in research in digital South
Asian studies; and to contribute through world-class publications to the
departments’ and University's international reputation for research
excellence. Further responsibilities include teaching and supervising at the
graduate level, contributing fully to academic administration and examining in
both University departments.





The post will be held in conjunction with a Governing Body Fellowship at St
Antony’s College and their role in the College will entail advising students,
serving on committees, participating in its running as a College member and
trustee.





**About You:**





The candidate will be a South Asian specialist, undertaking research on and
holding a doctorate in a social science field relevant to the study of digital
technology and society in one or more South Asian countries. We particularly
welcome applications from candidates conducting outstanding research into
digital activism or digital era politics and government; evolving Internet
regulation or the intersections between technology and gender, race or caste
and from candidates whose research employs digital methods for collecting and
analysing research data, including computational social science techniques.





Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority
Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.





Circumstances such as caring responsibilities, ill health or disability may
result in the quantity of a candidate's outputs being less than might
otherwise be expected, therefore when considering candidate's research and
publication record, career breaks will be taken into consideration.





**Application process:**





Information about the application process, as well as the full list of
responsibilities and selection criteria can be obtained from the job
description (Vacancy ID: 167076) below.





Queries about the post should be addressed to Dr Victoria Nash, Director of
the Oxford Internet Institute, at exec.nash@oii.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0)
1865 287231, and/or to Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of the Oxford School of
Global and Area Studies, at paul.chaisty@politics.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44
(0) 1865 284748. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will
not form part of the selection decision.





The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which
promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and
social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and
students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that
a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances
our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading
institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open
environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.



The School and the Institute hold Bronze Athena Swan Awards to recognise the
advancement of gender equality, representation and progression.



**The closing date** for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on **Monday, 9th
October 2023.**





**Interviews** are expected to be held in person in Oxford **on 22nd November
2023. **