Visiting Faculty - Consumer Behaviour

Company Description

Athena School of Management is a progressive business school in India with an education model that continuously adapts to the evolving needs of corporate India. The institution focuses on mentoring learners into well-rounded professionals who can innovate, inspire, and drive organizational growth. Athena prepares students to thrive in a dynamic, highly competitive business environment by emphasizing leadership and problem-solving skills. The school collaborates closely with industry leaders to integrate practical insights into its curriculum and teaching methods. This industry-oriented approach enables students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence, wisdom, and courage.

Role Description

The Visiting Faculty – Consumer Behaviour will design and deliver engaging, practice-oriented courses in consumer behaviour for management students. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching lectures, case studies, and interactive sessions; developing syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry trends; and providing academic guidance and mentoring to students. The faculty member will be expected to incorporate current research, market insights, and real-world examples into classroom discussions, and collaborate with the academic team to ensure curriculum relevance and quality. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, requiring regular presence on campus for teaching, student engagement, and participation in academic meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, and related management disciplines, with the ability to connect theory to real-world business contexts.
• Demonstrated teaching, lecturing, or training experience at the postgraduate or undergraduate level, preferably in business or management schools.
• Experience in curriculum design, lesson planning, and assessment development for academic or professional programs.
• Research orientation in areas such as consumer psychology, market research, customer insights, or behavioral economics would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and classroom facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups of learners.
• Master's degree or higher in Management, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, or a related field; a doctoral degree or industry experience in marketing and consumer insights is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and industry professionals, contribute to academic initiatives, and uphold inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability in managing course schedules, grading timelines, and student support activities.