Job Description – Assistant Professor (Commerce & Management)Job Description: Assistant Professor – Commerce & Management
Position: Assistant Professor
Department: Commerce & Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: [Institution/University Name]
Reporting To: Head of Department / Dean
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and academically qualified Assistant Professor in Commerce & Management to deliver high-quality teaching, mentor students, contribute to research and publications, and participate in departmental and institutional academic activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and other academic activities for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Prepare lesson plans, course materials, presentations, assignments, and question papers.
- Conduct internal assessments, examinations, viva-voce, and evaluation of student work.
- Mentor and guide students regarding academics, projects, internships, placements, and career development.
- Guide students in research projects, dissertations, case studies, and presentations.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of courses.
- Undertake research and publish papers in reputed/peer-reviewed journals and present papers at conferences.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), conferences, and academic events.
- Support accreditation and quality-assurance activities such as NAAC/NBA and departmental documentation.
- Maintain attendance, academic records, course files, and other institutional documentation.
- Participate in examination, admission, placement, and other departmental/administrative duties.
- Develop industry linkages and incorporate practical case studies and current business practices into teaching.
- Perform other academic responsibilities assigned by the HOD/Dean/University.
Educational QualificationsCommerce
- Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) or a relevant/allied discipline from a recognized university with the prescribed minimum marks.
- UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET in the relevant subject, wherever applicable.
- Ph.D. candidates/holders may receive applicable NET exemptions in accordance with prevailing UGC regulations.
Management
- Master’s degree in Management/Business Administration or relevant management discipline, as applicable to the position.
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CA/CMA/CS may be considered where permitted under applicable regulations.
- NET/SLET/SET or applicable Ph.D. exemption as per prevailing UGC/university norms.
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Preferred Specializations
Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas may be preferred:
- Financial Accounting
- Cost & Management Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Taxation / GST
- Financial Management
- Banking & Insurance
- Business Economics
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Business Analytics
- Strategic Management
- Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Business Law
- Investment & Portfolio Management
- Research Methodology
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong subject knowledge and classroom-management abilities.
- Student mentoring and counselling skills.
- Research and academic-writing skills.
- Ability to use digital teaching tools, LMS/ERP, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to develop case studies and practical/industry-oriented learning activities.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Experience
Freshers: May be considered subject to qualification and institutional norms.
Preferred: Teaching, research, industry, or professional experience in a relevant field.
Key Performance Areas
- Quality of teaching and student learning outcomes.
- Student mentoring and academic support.
- Research publications and academic contributions.
- Participation in institutional activities and accreditation processes.
- Curriculum development and industry engagement.
- Contribution to the overall growth of the department and institution.
Pay: Up to ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Assistant Professor Experience do you have?
- What is current CTC?
- What is expected CTC?
- Can you join from 9 September 2026?
Work Location: In person
