Assistant Professor of Finance

Key Responsibilities

Academic & Teaching

• Deliver high-quality classroom instruction in Finance subjects such as:
• Financial Management
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Banking, Insurance, FinTech, or related electives
• Design and update course curriculum in line with University's norms and industry requirements.
• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, case studies, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations, projects, presentations, and continuous assessments.

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Engage in research, publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, and presentation at conferences/seminars.
• Guide students in research projects, dissertations, and live industry projects.
• Contribute to faculty development programmes (FDPs), workshops, and academic events.

Academic Administration

• Participate in academic planning, curriculum development, and programme reviews.
• Perform examination-related duties including paper setting, invigilation, and evaluation.
• Mentor students for academic, career, and personal development.

Industry & Institutional Engagement

• Maintain active industry interface through guest lectures, corporate interactions, and consultancy (where applicable).
• Support placement activities, internships, and corporate tie-ups.
• Contribute to accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance processes (NBA, NAAC, AACSB, etc., if applicable).

Institutional Responsibilities

• Participate in committees, admissions, orientations, and institutional events.
• Uphold academic discipline, ethics, and institutional policies.
• Contribute to overall development and branding of the institute.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM with specialization in Finance from a recognized university/institute.
• NET / PhD (preferred or as per regulatory norms).

Experience

• Candidates with relevant teaching/industry experience may apply (as per institutional norms).
• Industry exposure in finance, banking, investment, or corporate finance is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong subject knowledge in Finance and related areas.
• Effective teaching, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to integrate theory with real-world financial practices.
• Research orientation and academic writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, financial databases, and teaching technologies.

Work Environment

• Academic, research-oriented, and student-focused.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.