Assistant Professor Design Thinking

Assistant Professor - Design Thinking

About Us:

SOIL's School of Business Design (SOBD), an AICTE approved institute, is a bold and radical initiative that reimagines management education in India. Representatives from over 30 companies from diverse sectors, their customers, and students have collaborated to build a one-of-a-kind experiential curriculum that blends design and management for the first time in India.

Location:

This role will be based out of SOBD, Manesar and would require flexibility to travel to Gurgaon Campus (SOIL) when required.

Reporting Structure:

The Assistant Professor, Design Thinking would report into Associate Dean at SOBD

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching Excellence:

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and rigorous courses in Design Thinking, innovation, creative problem-solving, and related subjects for management students 
• Facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences, workshops, and sprints that require students to work on real-world challenges

1. Mentoring Students:

• Mentor and advise students on academic and career pathways
• Mentor student teams through the design process, providing guidance on user research, ideation techniques, prototyping, and testing

1. Research Leadership:

• Conduct high-quality, impactful research in Design Thinking, Business Management, Social Innovation, and other relevant fields leading to publications in top academic journals
• Explore the intersection of Design Thinking with emerging technologies and methodologies (e.g., AI, Lean Startup, Agile)
• Contribute to the school's reputation as a center for innovation and creative problem-solving

Qualification/Skills Required:

1. An earned/pursuing (in final stages) Ph.D in Management, Design or a related discipline from a recognized university or institute
2. A strong record of teaching excellence 
3. A demonstrated track record of scholarly research and publications in high-impact academic journals
4. Prior industry experience in a role directly related to Design Thinking, UX/UI design, innovation, or product management will be a strong asset
5. Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience after Masters is desirable