Assistant Professor - human resources

Pune Institute Of Business Management; Pirangut; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pune Institute Of Business Management invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor – Human Resources. The role focuses on teaching, mentoring, guiding and developing MBA/PGDM students across core and contemporary HR subjects.

The candidate should possess strong HR knowledge with practical exposure or academic experience, and the ability to connect classroom concepts with real-world HR practices. Industry engagement and student mentoring are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources / Management / Business Administration from a reputed institution.
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred; prior teaching experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation and classroom management skills.
• PhD/UGC-NET/SET qualification will be an added advantage, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom sessions for MBA and PGDM students across various HR subjects.
• Teach core and contemporary HR topics relevant to management education.
• Prepare lesson plans, presentations, case studies, assignments, quizzes and other academic content.
• Mentor MBA/PGDM students and support their academic and professional development.
• Guide students on career opportunities in HR and assist with internships and placements.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, guest lectures and industry interaction initiatives.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Strategic HR

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

L&D

Compensation & Benefits

Employee Engagement

Organizational Behaviour

Labour Laws

Employee Relations

HR Analytics

People Analytics

Talent Management

HR Technology

Digital HR

AI in HR

Mentoring

Classroom Management

Case Study Development

Academic Research

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources / Management / Business Administration

MBA/PGDM in HR

PhD/UGC-NET/SET qualification (added advantage)

Job description

Position: Assistant Professor Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time
Programs: MBA / PGDM
Joining Requirement: Candidates who can join within 15 days preferred
Location: Pune
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and academically oriented Assistant Professor – Human Resources to join our full-time faculty team. The candidate will be responsible for teaching, mentoring, guiding and developing MBA/PGDM students across core and contemporary HR subjects.

The ideal candidate should have strong conceptual knowledge of Human Resource Management, practical industry exposure or academic experience, and the ability to connect classroom concepts with real-world HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Deliver engaging classroom sessions for MBA and PGDM students across various HR subjects.
• Teach both core HR and contemporary HR topics relevant to management education.
• Prepare lesson plans, presentations, case studies, assignments, quizzes and other academic content.
• Use practical examples, industry cases, simulations and experiential learning techniques.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, projects, presentations and continuous assessments.
• Keep course content updated with the latest HR practices, technology and industry trends.

HR Subject Expertise

The candidate should be comfortable teaching several of the following areas:

• Human Resource Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Learning & Development
• Training & Development
• Compensation & Benefits
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Behaviour
• Organizational Development
• Talent Management
• Competency Mapping
• Leadership & Change Management
• Labour Laws & Industrial Relations
• HR Policies & Practices
• HR Analytics
• People Analytics
• Workforce Planning
• Employee Experience
• Employer Branding
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• HR Technology / Digital HR
• Artificial Intelligence in HR
• People & Workforce Transformation

Student Mentoring & Development

• Mentor MBA/PGDM students and support their academic and professional development.
• Guide students on career opportunities and career paths in HR.
• Mentor students for internships, live projects, research projects and final placements.
• Conduct career guidance and employability sessions.
• Help students develop skills required for HR roles in corporate organizations.
• Provide individual guidance to students facing academic or career-related challenges.
• Support placement preparation through mock interviews, resume building and HR interview preparation.

Industry & Academic Engagement

• Bring current HR industry practices and organizational case studies into classroom teaching.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, guest lectures, conferences and industry interaction initiatives.
• Build relationships with HR professionals and organizations for student learning and industry exposure.
• Contribute to academic research, publications and institutional initiatives where required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources / Management / Business Administration from a reputed institution.
• Candidates with MBA/PGDM in HR will be preferred.
• Prior experience in teaching HR subjects at MBA/PGDM level will be an advantage.
• Candidates with relevant corporate HR experience along with strong academic orientation are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, presentation and classroom management skills.
• Ability to mentor and connect with management students.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices and industry trends.
• Should be comfortable using technology-enabled teaching methods and digital learning tools.
• PhD/UGC-NET/SET qualification will be an added advantage, where applicable.

Key Skills

Human Resource Management | Strategic HR | Talent Acquisition | Performance Management | L&D | Compensation & Benefits | Employee Engagement | OD | Labour Laws | Employee Relations | HR Analytics | People Analytics | Talent Management | HR Technology | Digital HR | AI in HR | Mentoring | Classroom Management | Case Study Development | Academic Research

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who can join within the next 15 days and are looking to build a long-term career in management education.

Candidates should be able to combine academic knowledge with practical HR applications and effectively prepare students for careers in HR across recruitment, HR operations, talent management, L&D, HRBP, compensation, employee relations, HR analytics and strategic HR.

Candidates with a longer notice period may not be considered for this position.