Associate professor of management

Job Description: Associate Professor – MBA

School: School of Commerce & Management Studies

Institution: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Position Summary

The Associate Professor in Management (MBA) will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, research, academic leadership, and institutional service in accordance with UGC regulations and NBA accreditation standards. The role involves curriculum delivery, scholarly research, student mentoring, industry engagement, and contribution to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Delivery

Teach core and elective MBA courses (e.g., Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Analytics, etc.). Develop and update course content aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles (NBA compliance). Use innovative pedagogical methods including: Case-based learning Experiential learning Digital tools (LMS, simulations, MOOCs) Design and evaluate assessments as per academic regulations. Maintain course files, lesson plans, and attainment reports as required by accreditation bodies.

2. Research & Publications

Conduct high-quality research in the field of management. Publish in UGC-CARE listed / Scopus / ABDC indexed journals. Apply for funded research projects (ICSSR, AICTE, DST, etc.). Present research at national and international conferences. Guide MBA dissertations and, if applicable, Ph. D. scholars.

3. Curriculum Development & NBA Compliance

Contribute to curriculum design and revision in line with: Industry requirements UGC guidelines NBA accreditation standards Participate in: Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) mapping Continuous Improvement initiatives Ensure documentation for accreditation processes (NBA, NAAC).

4. Student Mentoring & Academic Support

Mentor students for academic and career development. Supervise internships, industry projects, and dissertations. Support placement activities and industry readiness initiatives. Encourage participation in competitions, entrepreneurship, and research.

5. Industry Interaction & Collaboration

Build and maintain strong industry linkages. Organize guest lectures, workshops, and corporate interactions. Undertake consultancy assignments and executive education programs. Facilitate internships, live projects, and placements.

6. Institutional & Administrative Responsibilities

Participate in academic committees, boards, and institutional initiatives. Contribute to organizing seminars, conferences, FDPs, and workshops. Support accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance activities. Perform administrative roles as assigned (Program Coordinator, Area Chair, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria (As per UGC Norms)

Essential Qualifications

Ph. D. in Management or related discipline (mandatory). Master's degree (MBA / PGDM or equivalent) with minimum 55% marks. Consistent academic record.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience with: At least 2 years as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale or equivalent) Experience in guiding research/projects and academic administration preferred.

Research Requirements (UGC/API Based)

Minimum number of publications in peer-reviewed / UGC-CARE journals. Demonstrated research contribution (as per UGC promotion norms). Experience in research guidance (desirable).

Desirable Qualifications

Specialization in emerging areas: Business Analytics / AI in Business Fin Tech / Digital Marketing Sustainability / ESG Industry or consulting experience. Exposure to international teaching/research collaboration. Certification in pedagogy / case method teaching.

Performance Indicators (Aligned with NBA & UGC)

Student feedback and learning outcome attainment Research publications and citations Funded projects and consultancy Contribution to accreditation (NBA/NAAC) Placement and industry engagement outcomes

Compensation

As per UGC 7th Pay Commission norms / DSU policies Additional incentives for research grants, consultancy, and publications

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DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU