Assistant Professor (MBA)

Role Summary

The Faculty in Business Analytics will be responsible for teaching, research, and academic administration within the MBA program. The primary focus is to equip management students with data-driven decision-making skills, covering analytical tools, statistical methods, and their application in various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Leadership

• Curriculum Delivery: Deliver engaging and rigorous lectures, tutorials, and hands-on lab sessions for MBA students in core Business Analytics subjects, including, but not limited to:
• Management Information Systems (MIS) and Data Warehousing.
• Statistical Methods for Business.
• Data Visualization and Storytelling with Data.
• Machine Learning / Predictive Modeling for Business Applications.
• Big Data Analytics and its tools (Hadoop/Spark concepts).
• Course Development: Design, update, and review course content, teaching materials, and pedagogy to align with industry standards and the guidelines set by AICTE/VTU/University.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor students on academic projects, internships, and dissertation work focused on Business Analytics and research.

2. Research & Consultancy

• Publication: Actively engage in research, leading to publications in UGC-CARE listed, Scopus-indexed, or ABDC-ranked journals.
• Grants: Apply for and secure research grants from government bodies (e.g., SERB, ICSSR) and industry.
• Consultancy: Undertake consulting assignments for the industry, leveraging expertise in data analysis and business intelligence.

3. Institutional & Administrative Contribution

• Industry Connect: Build and maintain strong ties with the industry to facilitate student placements, guest lectures, and corporate training programs.
• Accreditation: Participate actively in accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, etc.) and departmental administrative duties.
• Skill Enhancement: Organize and conduct Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and seminars in Business Analytics.

Required Qualifications & Experience

CategoryRequirementMinimum QualificationMBA/PGDM (in relevant specialization) AND a Ph.D. in Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related Management field. Candidates pursuing Ph.D. may be considered for Assistant Professor.ExperienceAs per AICTE norms for the applied post (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Preference for candidates with a mix of academic and corporate/analytics industry experience.Mandatory SkillsStrong proficiency in at least two of the following tools/languages: R, Python (Pandas/NumPy/Scikit-learn), SQL, Tableau, Power BI.DesirableProven track record of high-quality research and/or experience in developing online course content (MOOCs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person