: Associate Professor – MBA

School: School of Commerce & Management Studies

Institution: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Position Summary The Associate Professor in Management (MBA) will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, research, academic leadership, and institutional service in accordance with UGC regulations and NBA accreditation standards . The role involves curriculum delivery, scholarly research, student mentoring, industry engagement, and contribution to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Delivery

- Teach core and elective MBA courses (e.g., Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Analytics, etc.).
- Develop and update course content aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles (NBA compliance).
- Use creative pedagogical methods including:
- Case-based learning
- Experiential learning
- Digital tools (LMS, simulations, MOOCs)
- Design and evaluate assessments as per academic regulations.
- Maintain course files, lesson plans, and attainment reports as required by accreditation bodies.

2. Research & Publications

- Conduct high-quality research in the field of management.
- Publish in UGC-CARE listed / Scopus / ABDC indexed journals .
- Apply for funded research projects (ICSSR, AICTE, DST, etc.).
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Guide MBA dissertations and, if applicable, Ph.D. scholars.

3. Curriculum Development & NBA Compliance

- Contribute to curriculum design and revision in line with:
- Industry requirements
- UGC guidelines
- NBA accreditation standards
- Participate in:
- Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) mapping
- Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Ensure documentation for accreditation processes (NBA, NAAC).

4. Student Mentoring & Academic Support

- Mentor students for academic and career development.
- Supervise internships, industry projects, and dissertations.
- Support placement activities and industry readiness initiatives.




- Encourage participation in competitions, entrepreneurship, and research.

5. Industry Interaction & Collaboration

- Build and maintain strong industry linkages.
- Organize guest lectures, workshops, and corporate interactions.
- Undertake consultancy assignments and executive education programs.
- Facilitate internships, live projects, and placements.

6. Institutional & Administrative Responsibilities

- Participate in academic committees, boards, and institutional initiatives.
- Contribute to organizing seminars, conferences, FDPs, and workshops.
- Support accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance activities.
- Perform administrative roles as assigned (Program Coordinator, Area Chair, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria (As per UGC Norms)

Essential Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Management or related discipline (mandatory).
- Master’s degree (MBA / PGDM or equivalent) with minimum 55% marks .
- Consistent academic record.

Experience Requirements

- Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience with:
- At least 2 years as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale or equivalent)
- Experience in guiding research/projects and academic administration preferred.

Research Requirements (UGC/API Based)

- Minimum number of publications in peer-reviewed / UGC-CARE journals .
- Demonstrated research contribution (as per UGC promotion norms).
- Experience in research guidance (desirable).

Desirable Qualifications

- Specialization in emerging areas:
- Business Analytics / AI in Business
- FinTech / Digital Marketing
- Sustainability / ESG
- Industry or consulting experience.
- Exposure to international teaching/research collaboration.
- Certification in pedagogy / case method teaching.

Performance Indicators (Aligned with NBA & UGC)

- Student feedback and learning outcome attainment
- Research publications and citations
- Funded projects and consultancy
- Contribution to accreditation (NBA/NAAC)
- Placement and industry engagement outcomes

DATE: 05-11-2026 DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU

📌 Associate Professor of Management (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dayananda Sagar University
📍 Bengaluru