Job Description

Inviting Applications for the Post of Professor in the School of Management Studies, NIST University, Odisha

Responsibilities:

The candidate must demonstrate strong academic leadership and the ability to manage teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities within the School of Management Studies. The candidate should have good communication, presentation, and teaching skills, including proficiency in the use of digital and emerging educational technologies.

Essential Qualifications:
The eligibility criteria for the appointment of Asst. Professor, Associate Professor and Professor is as per the latest UGC norms. The candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline from a reputed academic institution in India or abroad. However, the candidate should have good academic record with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level, in the relevant subject.
2. A minimum of 15 years of teaching and/or research experience at the university/college level, including roles as Associate Professor, or Professor, or equivalent research experience in a reputed academic/research/industry setting for the post of Professor.
3. A strong research record with at least 15 high-quality research publications in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals and a research score in accordance with UGC guidelines.
4. Proven track record of securing research grants, leading consulting projects, and holding leadership or administrative roles in academic or research organizations.
5. Demonstrated experience in successfully supervising Ph.D. and/or postdoctoral scholars.

Preferred Areas of Specialisation: Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following specializations will be preferred:

i. Production and Operation Management

ii. Supply Chain Analytics

iii. Total Quality Management

iv. Operations and Supply Chain Management

v. Project Management

vi. Sourcing Management

vii. Business Analytics and AI in Management

Salary: Competitive salary as per industry standards

About NIST University:

NIST University (www.nist.edu), Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha, is a premier research institute in the country today. Nestled in the green hills of Pallur, it is spread over 65 acres of lush green campus with world-class academic infrastructure, Center of Research Excellence (CREs) and Global Innovation Centers (GICs), halls of residence, sports complex and other facilities. NIST currently offers various undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Science, and Management and is expected to expand into other disciplines. NIST has research collaborations with universities around the globe and a strong industry-academia partnership with multiple industries in different sectors. NIST has been ranked highly in the country by multiple ranking organizations, including Govt. of India.

NIST University is an Equal Opportunity Employer