Role Purpose: To provide academic leadership in the field of Economics through high-quality teaching, research, and service. The Professor will contribute to curriculum development, mentor students and junior faculty, and engage in impactful research to support institutional and societal development. Key Responsibilities: Teaching & Learning: Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Economics. Design and update curriculum in alignment with academic and industry trends. Use innovative teaching methodologies and tools to ensure effective learning. Supervise dissertations, projects, and theses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops. Research & Publication: Undertake original research in Economics and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Present research at national and international conferences. Lead research projects and secure external funding. Collaborate with industry and academic institutions for joint research. Academic Leadership: Mentor and support the professional development of junior faculty. Participate in faculty recruitment, training, and evaluation. Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development. Guide and lead academic committees and task forces. Student Mentorship & Development: Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students. Support students in career planning and higher education pursuits. Facilitate student-led research and economics-based projects or clubs. Institutional Contribution: Participate in accreditation, curriculum design, and policy formulation. Engage in outreach, consultancy, and community-based economics programs. Represent the department/university in academic and professional forums. Educational Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics from a recognized university. M.A./M.Sc. in Economics with high academic standing. UGC-NET qualification (if applicable under national norms). Experience: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in a reputed academic institution. Proven record of published research in reputed national/international journals. Experience in supervising Ph.D. scholars and guiding research teams. Functional Competencies: Expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, or development economics. Strong research skills and data analysis proficiency. Familiarity with statistical tools like STATA, R, SPSS, or EViews. Ability to design interdisciplinary and application-oriented curriculum. Behavioural Competencies: Academic integrity and professional ethics. Leadership and team management abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Student-centric approach and mentoring capability. Adaptability and openness to innovation in pedagogy.
Job Title
Professor of Economics