Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing

Job Description

Assistant / Associate Professor – Marketing

Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand

Employment Type: Full-time (On-campus)

Role Overview

The candidate will be responsible for teaching marketing subjects, conducting research, mentoring students, and contributing to academic and institutional development. The role requires a strong balance of academic excellence, research output, and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academics

• Deliver lectures in Marketing / Digital Marketing / Consumer Behavior / Branding
• Develop course materials: syllabus, assignments, case studies, exams
• Evaluate student performance through exams, projects, and presentations
• Use innovative and technology-driven teaching methods

Teaching and curriculum development are core expectations.

2. Research & Publications

• Conduct original research in marketing or related areas
• Publish in Scopus / ABDC / peer-reviewed journals
• Present research papers at conferences and seminars
• Apply for research grants and funded projects

Strong research output is essential for career progression.

3. Student Mentoring

• Guide students in academics, projects, and career planning
• Supervise dissertations, internships, and research work
• Provide mentorship for placements and higher studies

Mentorship is a key faculty responsibility.

4. Academic & Administrative Contribution

• Participate in curriculum design and program development
• Engage in departmental activities, committees, and events
• Support accreditation, rankings, and institutional initiatives
• Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and industry collaboration

Faculty are expected to support institutional growth.

5. Industry Engagement

• Build linkages with industry professionals
• Integrate real-world marketing practices into teaching
• Participate in consultancy, training, or collaborative projects

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Ph.D. in Marketing / Management / related field
• Master's degree (MBA/PGDM in Marketing)
• NET/SET (preferred as per UGC norms)