Associate Professor

Organization : For various Management colleges in Thrissur District Salary : As per UGS Norms. Will be decided during F2F interview. Qualification : MBA with minimum 3 to 6 years of experience. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Professor o r Associate Professor to join our Operations and Logistics department. The ideal candidate will contribute to the department’s teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic leadership, and mentor students and junior faculty. The role involves delivering high-impact research and fostering industry collaborations in supply chain, operations management, logistics systems, and related areas. Key Responsibilities : Teaching & Academic Duties : Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in operations management, logistics, supply chain strategy, inventory control, procurement, etc. Develop and update curriculum in line with industry trends and academic standards. Supervise master's theses and doctoral dissertations. Mentor and guide students in academic and career planning. Research & Scholarly Activity : Conduct high-quality research in areas such as operations strategy, logistics optimization, sustainable supply chains, or emerging technologies in logistics. Publish in reputed peer-reviewed journals and present at national/international conferences. Lead and participate in funded research projects and consultancy assignments. Service & Leadership : Contribute to departmental activities, curriculum committees, and academic governance. Take leadership roles in program development, accreditations, and quality improvement processes. Build relationships with industry partners and promote university–industry collaboration. Qualifications : Essential : MBA with minimum 3 - 6 Years of experience in colleges / similar educational institutions Proven record of research publications in reputed journals. Experience in supervising graduate and postgraduate students. Preferred : Industry experience or consulting exposure in logistics, operations, or supply chain fields. Experience in academic administration, course coordination, or curriculum design. Exposure to ERP systems, logistics software, or analytics tools is a plus. Skills & Competencies : Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to integrate real-world industry insights into teaching. Collaborative approach with faculty and administrative staff. Demonstrated academic leadership and mentoring capabilities. Show more Show less