Job Title: Visiting Faculty – Behavioural Economics and Decision MakingLocation: Pune (On-campus – Abasaheb Garware College)Job Type: Visiting / Part-TimeProgram: B.Sc. Data Science (Second Year – Undergraduate Students)Course Duration: 30 Hours (Across One Semester)About the RoleThe 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.The ideal faculty member should possess strong industry or research experience and be able to make behavioural concepts engaging through case studies, experiments, discussions, and practical applications relevant to contemporary organizations.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver 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 CoveredFoundations of Behavioural EconomicsIntroduction to behavioural economicsRational choice versus bounded rationalityDecision-making under uncertaintyHeuristics and intuitionCognitive Biases and Human BehaviourAnchoring and framing effectsLoss aversion and prospect theoryConfirmation biasAvailability and representativeness heuristicsOverconfidence and optimism biasBehavioural Decision MakingRisk perception and decision-makingTime preferences and present biasHabit formation and self-controlChoice architecture and nudgingApplications of Behavioural EconomicsConsumer behaviour and marketing decisionsBehavioural finance and investment decisionsPublic policy and behavioural interventionsOrganizational decision-makingDigital platforms and behavioural designContemporary case studies from business and governmentCandidate ProfileMaster'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.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of behavioural economics frameworks and cognitive psychology.Experience applying behavioural insights in business, marketing, finance, public policy, or product design.Familiarity with behavioural experiments, case-based teaching, and interactive classroom methods.Ability to facilitate discussions around ethical decision-making and human behaviour.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.Teaching CommitmentTotal Course Duration: 30 hoursStudent Level: Second-Year Undergraduate (B.Sc. Data Science)Mode: On-campus teaching at Abasaheb Garware College, PuneFaculty will also be expected to:Prepare lesson plans and learning materials.Design assignments and classroom activities.Conduct internal assessments and evaluations.Participate in academic coordination meetings as required.How to ApplyInterested candidates may apply through LinkedIn or send their updated resume, along with details of their teaching, training, and industry experience, to .

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