Academic Associate positions are a stepping-stone for future Academicians and Researchers. Academic Associates often pursue further studies like PhD and become faculty members at reputed Institutions.
The primary task of the Academic Associate consists of acting as Teaching Assistant or providing other academic help to faculty members.
Academic Associates are also encouraged to carry out independent research, with informal guidance/collaboration with faculty members or with their peers.
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Positions available in the Areas:
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Centre for Management in Agriculture
Research-related tasks on assisting faculty are often in these respective areas.
The teaching-related tasks of Academic Associates may be in any one of the academic programmes below.
IIMA has the following Academic Programmes:
PGP: Post-Graduate Programme in Management,
PGP-FABM: Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management. PGPX: Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Executives.
PhD: Doctoral Programme in Management
EEP: Executive Education Programme
FDP: Faculty Development Programme.
e-PhD-ABA: ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics
Details:
Selected candidates need to undertake the following tasks assigned by their respective faculty members:
To work with faculty members as may be assigned by the Area Chair for their teaching (primary activity) and research activities (secondary activity).
Teaching assistance will entail:
Assist faculty members in 100 to 150 sessions per year.
a. Attending classes and monitoring academic discipline in classes/courses.
b. Correction/grading of answer sheets/quizzes/projects/assignments and conducting remedial sessions, if required.
c. Assisting with design and delivery in any of the programmes, such as preparation/revision of course outline, reading list, class handouts, preparing simulations, presentation slides etc.
d. To conduct attendance marking and tabulation, class participation marking and tabulation, setting up necessary teaching aids as instructed, tracking progress in class projects, assignments etc.
e. To provide tutorial support including remedial classes as required. Coordination with relevant Academic Offices.
f. Compulsorily participate in exam/quiz invigilation and related activities.
Research Activities:
- Assisting faculty in their research, case writing, teaching note/exercise development and paper writing.
- Learn such tools, techniques and software applications as required for conducting high-quality research and apply the same as required by the faculty member(s).
Coordinate with R&P Office, Case Unit etc. for matters related to dissemination of research output, registration of cases/teaching notes /exercise etc.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Remuneration: Monthly consolidated salary in the range of Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 53,000/- plus Annual Development Allowance and monthly Rs. 8,000/- towards housing support. The salary will be depending on qualification, experience, merit and performance in the interview. No other allowances except TA/DA for official tours will be paid.
Duration: Initially for two years and extendable up to a total of five years based on annual performance review. We look forward to candidates who are looking for a long career in academics and are willing to be associated with the Institute for at least two to three years.
General Instructions:
Fulfilling minimum qualifications does not entail a call for an interview. The properly filled-up applications received in response to this advertisement shall be scrutinized and only shortlisted candidates shall be called for test/interview. IIMA reserves all rights to reject any application without assigning any reason. Those who have applied earlier for the Economics Area need not apply again.
Candidates are advised to APPLY ONLINE ONLY latest by July 5, 2023
Area-specific Qualification’s requirement is given in the following page
Economics: First Class Post Graduate Degree in Economics or related Fields. Bright Post- graduates in Economics/Business Economics or MBA or B.Tech./ BE/ M.Phil. (Economics). Candidates must have interest in Economics. Excellent skills in use of Worksheets and preferably databases, and good communication skills would be necessary. Desirable: UGC-NET or UGC-JRF. Some experience may be desirable. Candidates with outstanding academic achievement but without formal economics training and experience are also encouraged to apply.”
Human Resource Management (HRM): Post Graduates/Masters in Management with Specialization in Human Resource Management OR First class Post Graduates / Graduate in related disciplines like Psychology, Sociology. At least two years of relevant experience. Candidates with outstanding academic achievement but without experience can also apply.
“Centre for Management in Agriculture: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Development Studies/Social Sciences such as Economics/Agricultural Economics/ Development Economics/Rural Management, Statistics, or any other related field or MBA in agribusiness or rural management with relevant experience. Candidates with two years of experience in teaching and/or research will be given preference. Good analytical skills, excellent communication and writing skills and knowledge of computer applications are required. Knowledge of econometrics and/or advanced statistical skills will be an advantage. Candidatesshoulddemonstratetheabilitytoworkindependently.
Additionally, candidates are expected to show the willingness to travel and the ability to get connected well with rural India, in case if required.”
