Job Description: Entrepreneurship Faculty
Location: K R Mangalam University
Department: Entrepreneurship, KEIC (K R Mangalam Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre)
Employment Type: Full time

About the Role
K R Mangalam University's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre (KEIC) is looking for a dynamic, academically strong faculty member to teach, mentor, and conduct research in entrepreneurship and innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the next generation of founders and intrapreneurs combining rigorous classroom teaching with hands-on engagement in the startup ecosystem, incubation activities, and applied research.
If you thrive at the intersection of academia and enterprise, and want to build something meaningful within a growing entrepreneurship program, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Curriculum
Design, develop, and deliver courses such as Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation, Innovation Management, and Business Planning (and related electives) at the PGDM/MBA level
Contribute to curriculum design and accreditation processes (NBA/NAAC/AACSB, as applicable)
Mentoring & Student Engagement
Mentor student-led startups, business plan competitions, and incubation/E-Cell activities
Guide student projects, live projects, internships, and dissertations focused on entrepreneurship and venture development

Research & Scholarship
Conduct high-quality research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to case studies and working papers on entrepreneurship and innovation
Ecosystem & Industry Engagement
Build and sustain relationships with startups, incubators, VCs, and industry partners for guest lectures, live projects, and placement/internship support
Institutional Contribution




Participate in academic administration, committees, and outreach (FDPs, MDPs, conferences, seminars)
Support admissions, branding, and institutional events as needed

Required Qualifications
Education
Ph.D./Fellow (FPM) in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Management, or a closely related discipline from a reputed institute (IMT, IMI, XLRI, IIMs, or equivalent AICTE/UGC-recognized institutions)
Candidates with an MBA/PGDM from top-tier B-schools plus relevant industry/entrepreneurial experience, who are currently pursuing or willing to pursue a Ph.D., will also be considered
Experience
Prior teaching experience at a B-school and/or hands-on experience as an entrepreneur, startup founder, or consultant in the startup ecosystem is highly desirable
Research
Demonstrated interest or publication record in entrepreneurship, innovation, or related areas (journals, case studies, conference papers)
Skills
Strong classroom delivery, communication, and mentoring ability
Familiarity with case-method teaching, simulations, and experiential learning pedagogies
Active network within the startup/investor ecosystem
Comfort with academic administration and accreditation documentation

Preferred Attributes
Prior founder/co-founder experience or significant exposure to startups/incubators
Certification or training in entrepreneurship education (e.g., NEN, Babson, Stanford-affiliated programs)
Established industry network of investors, accelerators, and startup founders

How to Apply
Interested candidates should share:
Updated CV
A statement of teaching/research interest
Relevant publications (if any)

Email: [email protected] Subject Line: "Application – Faculty, Entrepreneurship"

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