Assistant Professor

Pune Institute of Business Management; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PIBM Group of Institutes is seeking an experienced Professor/Associate Professor in Human Resources to join its academic team. The role emphasizes teaching contemporary HR subjects, industry exposure, and research-driven education for postgraduate students.

The candidate will shape future HR leaders through industry collaborations, mentorship, and curriculum development aligned with current trends. Strong publication and accreditation activities are valued.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Management, or a related field is mandatory.
• Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. are not eligible to apply.
• MBA/PGDM with specialization in Human Resources from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and facilitate learning in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour domains.
• Design and update curriculum in line with current industry practices and emerging HR trends.
• Guide students in projects, internships, dissertations, and research activities.
• Publish quality research papers in reputed journals and contribute to academic excellence.
• Participate in accreditation, ranking, and institutional development initiatives.
• Organize industry interactions, HR conclaves, workshops, FDPs, and certification programs.
• Mentor students for placements and career readiness in HR functions.

Skills

Human Resource Management

PMS

Organizational Development

HRIS

HR Analytics

People Analytics

Talent Management

Strategic HRM

Compensation & Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement

Digital HR

Research & Publications

MBA/PGDM Teaching

Academic Administration

Industry-Academia Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Management, or a related field is mandatory

MBA/PGDM with specialization in Human Resources from a recognized institution

Job description

Position

Professor / Associate Professor – Human Resources

Location

PIBM Group of Institutes

Department

Management Studies (MBA/PGDM)

About the Role

PIBM is seeking an experienced and research-oriented Professor/Associate Professor in Human Resources to join its academic team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background, industry exposure, and expertise in teaching contemporary HR subjects. The candidate will play a key role in shaping future HR leaders through industry-integrated learning, research, and student mentoring.

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Management, or a related field is mandatory.
• Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. are not eligible to apply.
• MBA/PGDM with specialization in Human Resources from a recognized institution.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in MBA/PGDM institutions.
• Prior industry experience in Human Resources will be highly preferred.
• Experience in teaching contemporary and core HR subjects to postgraduate management students.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and facilitate learning in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour domains.
• Design and update curriculum in line with current industry practices and emerging HR trends.
• Guide students in projects, internships, dissertations, and research activities.
• Publish quality research papers in reputed journals and contribute to academic excellence.
• Participate in accreditation, ranking, and institutional development initiatives.
• Organize industry interactions, HR conclaves, workshops, FDPs, and certification programs.
• Mentor students for placements and career readiness in HR functions.

Areas of Teaching Expertise

The candidate should have experience teaching multiple subjects from the following areas:

• Core HR Subjects
• Performance Management Systems (PMS)
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Compensation & Benefits
• Learning & Development
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Competency Mapping
• Labour Laws & Industrial Relations
• Modern HR Topics
• HR Analytics
• People Analytics
• Digital HR Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence in HR
• Workforce Planning
• Employee Experience & Engagement
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Agile HR Practices
• Future of Work
• HR Technology Platforms and Automation

Desired Skills

• Strong academic and research orientation.
• Ability to blend industry practices with classroom teaching.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in case-based learning and experiential pedagogy.
• Exposure to HR technology platforms and modern HR practices.
• Ability to collaborate with industry leaders and corporate partners.

Key Skills

Human Resource Management | PMS | Organizational Development (OD) | HRIS | HR Analytics | People Analytics | Talent Management | Strategic HRM | Compensation & Benefits | Learning & Development | Employee Engagement | Digital HR | Research & Publications | MBA/PGDM Teaching | Academic Administration | Industry-Academia Collaboration

Preferred Profile

• Ph.D. holder with a strong publication record.
• Industry experience in HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, HR Operations, L&D, or Organizational Development.
• Experience in mentoring MBA/PGDM students and guiding research projects.
• Immediate Joiners Preferred.
• Candidates with a blend of academic excellence and industry HR experience will be given preference.