Assistant Professor Commerce

Presidency University Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidency University Bangalore seeks a committed academic to teach core and elective courses across programs such as B.Com, M.Com, and MBA, including specialized streams like Fintech and Taxation. The role involves syllabus design, mentoring students for certifications (CA/ACCA/CPA/CFA), supervising dissertations, and contributing to departmental services and accreditations.

Applicants should actively pursue high-quality research, publish in indexed journals, and engage with industry for guest

Qualifications

• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across programs (B.Com, M.Com, MBA) and specialized streams such as Fintech, Banking & Insurance, Taxation, and Accounting.
• Design and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials with modern pedagogical tools and experiential learning.
• Mentor and advise students on academic performance, career paths, and professional certifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA).
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and internships, contributing to research culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses across programs, covering undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Design and update syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Mentor students on academics, careers, and professional certifications, and advise on holistic development.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and internships.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Industry collaboration

Tools

Scopus

Web of Science

UGC-CARE

Job description

• Teach core and elective courses across programs (e.g., B.Com, M.Com, MBA, or specialized commerce streams like Fintech, Banking & Insurance, Taxation, and Accounting) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Design and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials incorporating modern pedagogical tools and experiential learning.
• Mentor and advise students on academic performance, career paths, professional certifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA), and holistic development.
• Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and internships.

2. Research and Publication

• Engage in active, high-quality research and publish scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals (indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, or UGC-CARE).
• Secure external research grants, industry sponsorships, or consultancy projects where applicable.
• Present research findings at national and international academic conferences, seminars, and symposiums.

3. Student Assessment and Evaluation

• Develop, administer, and evaluate quizzes, assignments, midterm examinations, and end-semester examinations.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to students to enhance their academic growth.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress in compliance with university standards.

4. Departmental and Institutional Service

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees (e.g., Board of Studies, Examination, Admission, Placement), and institutional events.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation processes (e.g., NAAC, NBA, AACSB), and institutional ranking preparations (e.g., NIRF).
• Foster strong linkages with industry partners, alumni networks, and professional bodies to facilitate guest lectures, industrial visits, and student placements.