Assistant Professor

Pune Institute of Business Management; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pune Institute of Business Management is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor – Human Resources to teach and mentor MBA/PGDM students, using practical examples and industry applications. The role emphasizes connecting academic concepts with real-world HR practices.

Candidates should hold MBA/PGDM/Master’s in HR or Management; PhD/NET/SET is a plus. Prior teaching and corporate HR experience are valued, with excellent communication and mentoring skills. Joining soon is preferred.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM/Master’s degree in HR/Management.
• PhD/UGC-NET/SET is an added advantage.
• Prior teaching experience at MBA/PGDM level preferred.
• Corporate HR experience will be valued.
• Excellent communication, presentation and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach HR subjects to MBA/PGDM students using practical examples and industry applications.
• Mentor students on academics, internships, projects and career development.
• Design course content, assessments, presentations and learning activities.
• Guide students for HR careers, placements and professional development.
• Stay updated with current HR trends, technology and industry practices.
• Participate in academic activities, workshops, seminars and research initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

MBA/PGDM/Master’s degree in HR/Management

PhD / UGC-NET / SET

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Darwinbox

Keka

PeopleStrong

Job description

Working Days: Monday–Saturday | Timing: 9:00 AM–6:30 PM

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Assistant Professor – Human Resources to teach and mentor MBA/PGDM students. The candidate should have strong knowledge of core and contemporary HR practices and the ability to connect academic concepts with real-world industry applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach HR subjects to MBA/PGDM students using practical examples, case studies and industry applications.
• Mentor students on academics, internships, projects and career development.
• Design course content, assessments, presentations and learning activities.
• Guide students for HR careers, placements and professional development.
• Stay updated with current HR trends, technology and industry practices.
• Participate in academic activities, workshops, seminars and research initiatives.

Subjects / Areas of Expertise

Candidates should be comfortable teaching multiple areas such as:

HRM | Strategic HR | Talent Acquisition | Performance Management | L&D | Compensation & Benefits | Employee Engagement | Talent Management | Employee Relations & Labour Laws | Organizational Behaviour & Development | HR Analytics / People Analytics | Digital HR & AI in HR

Knowledge of HRMS/HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Darwinbox, Keka, PeopleStrong etc. will be an added advantage.

Candidate Profile

• MBA/PGDM/Master’s degree in HR / Human Resources / Management.
• Prior teaching experience at MBA/PGDM level preferred.
• Candidates with relevant corporate HR experience and strong academic orientation may also apply.
• Excellent communication, presentation and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of current HR practices and industry trends.
• PhD / UGC-NET / SET will be an added advantage.

Joining Requirement

Candidates who can join within 15 days are preferred. Candidates with longer notice periods may not be considered.