Visiting Faculty - Behavioral Economics

SDBI - School Of Data Science & Business Intelligence · India

Job Title: Visiting Faculty – Behavioural Economics and Decision Making

Location: Pune (On-campus – Abasaheb Garware College)

Job Type: Visiting / Part-Time

Program: B.Sc. Data Science (Second Year – Undergraduate Students)

Course Duration: 30 Hours

Note - It is not an online teaching responsibility. Faculty is required to conduct lectures on campus.

About the Role

The School of Data Science & Business Intelligence (SDBI) is seeking a Visiting Faculty member to teach Behavioural Economics and Decision Making to second-year undergraduate students in the B.Sc. Data Science program.

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to how people make decisions in real-world situations by combining concepts from economics, psychology, and behavioral science. Students will explore why individuals often deviate from rational decision-making, how cognitive biases influence judgments, and how behavioural insights are applied in business, public policy, finance, marketing, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 30 hours of engaging classroom instruction during the semester.
• Explain fundamental concepts of behavioural economics and decision science using practical examples.
• Conduct classroom activities, behavioural experiments, simulations, and case-based discussions.
• Connect behavioural theories with real-world business, consumer, financial, and policy decisions.
• Design assignments, quizzes, and group activities that promote analytical and critical thinking.
• Encourage students to evaluate decision-making using evidence rather than intuition alone.
• Support internal assessments and provide constructive academic feedback.
• Coordinate with the academic team to ensure timely completion of the syllabus.

Topics to Be Covered

Foundations of Behavioural Economics

Introduction to behavioural economics

Rational choice versus bounded rationality

Decision-making under uncertainty

Heuristics and intuition

Cognitive Biases and Human Behaviour

Anchoring and framing effects

Loss aversion and prospect theory

Confirmation bias

Availability and representativeness heuristics

Overconfidence and optimism bias

Behavioural Decision Making

Risk perception and decision-making

Time preferences and present bias

Habit formation and self-control

Choice architecture and nudging

Applications of Behavioural Economics

Consumer behaviour and marketing decisions

Behavioural finance and investment decisions

Public policy and behavioural interventions

Organizational decision-making

Digital platforms and behavioural design

Contemporary case studies from business and government

Candidate Profile

Master's degree in Economics, Behavioural Economics, Psychology, Management, Public Policy, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

Industry, consulting, research, or policy experience in behavioural science, consumer research, business strategy, marketing, finance, or related domains.

Strong understanding of behavioural economics principles and their practical applications.

Prior teaching, corporate training, mentoring, or workshop facilitation experience is preferred.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify interdisciplinary concepts for undergraduate students.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn or send their updated resume, along with details of their teaching, training, and industry experience, to info@sdbi.in .