Position Title: Assistant Professor in Economics

Department / School: School of Computing

University: MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT-ADT) University, Pune

Location: Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-Time

Immediate joiner will be preferred

Position Overview

MIT ADT University is seeking an energetic, research-oriented, and dynamic Assistant Professor in Economics to join our faculty. The candidate will deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Computational Economics, or Applied Economics.

The ideal candidate will bridge foundational economic theory with up-to-date analytical techniques, data science, and interdisciplinary applications (such as technology, design, and policy).

Key Responsibilities

- Teaching & Pedagogy

- Deliver courses in foundational and advanced Economics (Micro, Macro, Econometrics, Managerial Economics, Public Finance, Development Economics, etc.) across various programs.
- Implement Outcome-Based Education (OBE) models, innovative teaching methods, and digital LMS tools.
- Design and continuously update syllabus modules to reflect modern economic trends, global markets, and data-driven analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, STATA, SPSS).
- Mentor students for academic success, capstone projects, research dissertations, and competitive career paths.

2. Research & Innovation
- Conduct high-quality academic research leading to publications in Scopus-indexed, Web of Science, or UGC-CARE listed journals.
- Apply for external research grants, funded consultancy projects, and collaborative research programs with government/industry bodies.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research dissertations and guide Ph.D. scholars (if applicable).

3. University & Academic Administration
- Participate actively in departmental committees, curriculum development boards,



accreditation processes (NAAC/NIRF), and event organizing teams.
- Support student clubs, guest lectures, economic forums, summits, and industry visits.
- Engage in the university's holistic growth initiatives, including mentoring and interdisciplinary project evaluation.

Qualifications & Eligibility

Mandatory Criteria (As per UGC Norms)

- Master's Degree: M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics or Applied Economics from an accredited Indian or international university with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
- National / State Test: Must have cleared NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or SET/SLET in Economics.
- Ph.D. Degree: A Ph.D. in Economics (or related sub-disciplines) completed or near completion (candidates who have defended their thesis will be preferred). Ph.D. candidates are exempt from NET/SET as per UGC norms.

Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience: 0 to 3+ years of post-qualification teaching or research experience in a recognized institute/university.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages used in economic research (STATA, R, Python, MATLAB, or SPSS).
- Research Record: Demonstrable portfolio of published papers or working papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills and modern classroom presentation abilities.

Key Competencies
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical modeling skills.
- Capacity to foster interdisciplinary learning connecting Economics with Business, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or Technology.
- Passion for mentoring and student-centric learning.
- Adaptability to a vibrant, multi-cultural, 85-acre riverfront campus environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated CV on [email protected] with Subject Line: Application for Assistant Professor - Economics

📌 Assistant Professor of Economics (Pune)
🏢 MIT ADT University
📍 Pune