Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: MBA

Specialisation: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Reporting To: Director

1. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

- Deliver classroom sessions and application-oriented teaching for MBA courses in Logistics & Supply Chain Management and related management areas.
- Teach subjects such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Procurement & Sourcing, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Distribution Management, and International Logistics, as assigned.
- Prepare structured lesson plans aligned with course outcomes and programme outcomes.
- Develop and update presentations, case studies, assignments, simulations, practical exercises, and other teaching-learning materials.
- Integrate experiential learning, real-world industry cases, business simulations, and problem-solving activities into classroom teaching.
- Design and evaluate application-oriented assignments, projects, presentations, case analyses, and assessments.
- Ensure timely completion of the syllabus and maintain academic records and required documentation.
- Contribute to curriculum review and the development of industry-relevant courses, electives, value-added programmes, and certification initiatives.

2. Industry Integration & Experiential Learning

- Integrate practical industry applications and contemporary supply chain practices into teaching and learning.
- Facilitate student projects involving real-world logistics, procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory, and supply chain challenges.
- Introduce students to relevant tools and technologies used in logistics and supply chain operations, including ERP systems, supply chain management platforms, inventory management systems, and logistics analytics tools, wherever appropriate.
- Develop industry-oriented case studies, supply chain simulations, process improvement exercises, and logistics problem-solving activities.
- Support industry collaborations, live projects, internships, industrial visits, and field-based learning opportunities.
- Establish and maintain professional connections with logistics companies, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, warehouse operators, manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce organisations.
- Organise workshops, expert sessions, industry interactions, and certification programmes on emerging logistics and supply chain trends.

3. Student Mentoring & Development

- Mentor students in academic performance, professional development, career planning, and project work.
- Guide students in identifying and analysing real-world business problems related to logistics, procurement, inventory,



transportation, and supply chain optimisation.
- Encourage student participation in case study competitions, business simulations, research conferences, management events, and industry-led challenges.
- Conduct academic enrichment activities, including group discussions, case study analyses, workshops, presentations, and skill-development sessions.
- Support placement-oriented training and industry-readiness initiatives for careers in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, operations, warehousing, transportation, and related sectors.
- Develop students' analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and managerial decision-making skills.

4. Research & Academic Development

- Contribute to research publications, conference presentations, case study development, and collaborative research projects.
- Encourage students to participate in research activities and undertake industry-relevant projects.
- Participate in faculty development programmes, research workshops, conferences, and other career development initiatives.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and the development of academic and industry research collaborations.

5. Academic Events & Institutional Engagement

- Support and coordinate seminars, conferences, workshops, management development programmes (MDPs), industry interactions, and academic events.
- Organise guest lectures, panel discussions, industrial visits, and corporate engagement initiatives related to logistics and supply chain management.
- Participate in institutional committees, academic initiatives, quality assurance activities, and accreditation-related documentation as assigned.
- Support industry partnerships, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), collaborative projects, and institutional outreach initiatives.
- Contribute to management events, student clubs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and other departmental activities.

6. General & Administrative Responsibilities

- Maintain academic, attendance, assessment, student mentoring, and project-related records as required.
- Ensure adherence to institutional policies, academic ethics, professional standards, and quality requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, student experience, academic delivery, and institutional performance.




- Work collaboratively with faculty members, industry partners, students, and institutional stakeholders.
- Perform other academic, research, student-development, and administrative responsibilities assigned by the management from time to time.

Preferred Profile

- Educational Qualification: MBA with a specialisation in Logistics & Supply Chain Management is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in teaching, industry, or a combination of both, preferably in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement, Warehousing, Transportation, or related areas.
- PhD: Candidates holding a PhD in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates pursuing a PhD may also apply, subject to institutional eligibility requirements.
- Industry Exposure: Candidates with practical experience in logistics operations, supply chain planning, procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, freight forwarding, e-commerce logistics, or supply chain consulting will be preferred.
- Technical Competencies: Practical knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics systems, ERP platforms, inventory management, supply chain analytics, and relevant digital tools.
- Research Orientation: Publications, conference presentations, research projects, case studies, or demonstrated research potential will be an advantage.
- Personal Attributes: A dynamic, proactive, innovative, and student-oriented professional with strong communication, presentation, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Teaching Approach: Ability to connect management theory with industry practices through case-based teaching, experiential learning, simulations, and industry engagement.
- Professional Mindset: Willingness to contribute to departmental development, industry partnerships, student placements, research initiatives, and institutional activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a dynamic and industry-oriented academic professional with an MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, at least three years of relevant experience, and a strong interest in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. The candidate should be capable of bridging classroom learning with real-world supply chain practices and preparing MBA students for managerial roles in the evolving logistics and supply chain industry. Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):
- Do you have an MBA in Logistics & Supply chain?

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Professor in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Thanisandra)
🏢 Yenepoya University-Bangalore
📍 Thanisandra