Job Description - Assistant Professor

Department : B.Com / BBA / MBA Designation : Assistant Professor Reporting To : Principal / Head of Department Location : Harsha Institute of Management Studies

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, mentoring students, contributing to academic planning, and supporting the overall development of the department and institution. The role involves classroom teaching, preparation of lesson plans, conducting assessments, student guidance, academic administration, and participation in institutional activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities1. Teaching & Academic Delivery

- Handle classes for B.Com, BBA, and MBA students as assigned by the Management / Head of Department.
- Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in accordance with the university syllabus and academic calendar.
- Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, PPTs, assignments, case studies, and notes for effective classroom delivery.
- Ensure completion of the syllabus within the prescribed timeline.
- Adopt innovative teaching methodologies to improve student understanding, engagement, and academic performance.
- Conduct bridge classes, remedial classes, revision sessions, and special coaching for weak students whenever required.
- Encourage student participation, classroom interaction, presentations, and discussions.

1. Student Support & Mentoring

- Act as a mentor / class teacher for assigned students and monitor their academic progress, attendance, discipline, and overall development.
- Guide students in academic, behavioural, and career-related matters.
- Counsel students with poor attendance, weak performance, or behavioural concerns and coordinate with parents/guardians whenever required.




- Maintain regular interaction with students and support them in project work, seminars, internships, and placement-related activities.

- Assessment & Evaluation

- Prepare question papers, assignments, internal assessment materials, and evaluation schemes as per university / institutional guidelines.
- Conduct internal tests, model exams, presentations, viva voce, and other assessment activities.
- Evaluate answer scripts, assignments, projects, and internal assessments fairly and within the stipulated timelines.
- Maintain accurate records of student marks, attendance, academic progress, and performance analysis.
- Provide constructive feedback to students for continuous improvement.

- Academic Administration

- Maintain all academic records such as lesson plans, course files, attendance registers, internal marks records, student counselling reports, and academic reports as required by the department and institution.
- Support the department in timetable preparation, workload distribution, and academic scheduling as assigned.
- Assist in university-related documentation, examination work, valuation work, and submission of reports.
- Ensure compliance with the norms, policies, and academic standards prescribed by the institution and affiliating university.

- Departmental & Institutional Responsibilities

- Participate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, academic reviews, and institutional events .




- Contribute to the planning and execution of seminars, workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits, management events, commerce activities, cultural activities, and student development programmes.
- Support admission-related activities such as counselling prospective students, orientation programmes, and promotional activities when assigned.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments for smooth academic and administrative functioning.
- Undertake additional responsibilities entrusted by the Principal / Management from time to time in the interest of the institution.

- Research, Development & Professional Growth

- Participate in Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), seminars, workshops, conferences, and training programmes .
- Encourage research orientation, case study discussions, project guidance, and academic enrichment activities among students.
- Contribute to academic quality improvement initiatives of the department and institution.

- Discipline, Conduct & Professionalism

- Maintain punctuality, discipline, professional ethics, and decorum in the institution at all times.
- Ensure proper classroom discipline and create a positive learning setting.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and Management.
- Adhere to institutional policies, university norms, and all instructions issued by the Management from time to time.
- Safeguard the reputation, values, and academic standards of Harsha Institute of Management Studies.

Qualification & Eligibility

- Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline / specialization such as M.Com / MBA / relevant postgraduate qualification from a recognized university.
- Prior teaching

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