Academic Positions

Why Great Lakes?

Led by exceptional academic faculty, steered by an outstanding advisory council, and supported by strong international collaborations, Great Lakes has emerged as a top-ranked business school in the country. We are looking to strengthen our exceptional faculty base with a focus on high-quality research. The school actively promotes research and has achieved a significant increase in research productivity in the last two years, the bulk of which is in A* and A level journals of the ABDC. Naturally, we provide state-of-the art resources for active scholars and offer liberal financial incentives for high-quality international peer-reviewed research publications.

We provide our faculty with a highly research-conducive and collegial atmosphere. We offer a remuneration that is in line with the top 10% of private business schools in India and an incentive structure that is liberal and designed to encourage high-quality research and teaching. Our research incentives are comparable to the best in the country, and we provide ample research support.

Job Description - Teaching Track

We are interested in recruiting additional faculty members at multiple levels in the areas of Finance (Financial Risk and Analytics), Strategy/Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Marketing.

The basic qualifications are listed below. Additionally, Area/Function-specific requirements for the ‘Teaching Track’ faculty positions are listed here.

Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor
Completed or be at the final stages of completing their Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India or abroad. Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India/abroad. Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India/abroad.
Should demonstrate capability for carrying out high-quality research (to have at least 1 ABDC level ‘A’ paper or Scopus indexed 98th percentile publication) along with a strong research pipeline. Should have an appropriate number of publications in leading scholarly journals (ABDC level ‘A’ ranking or above or FT50/UT Dallas) and demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research at consistently high levels via a robust research pipeline including work at various stages in the review process with top journals in the field. Should have an appropriate number of publications in leading scholarly journals (ABDC ranking level ‘A’ and above or FT50/UT Dallas) and must demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research at consistently high levels via a robust research pipeline that includes work at various stages in the review process at top journals in the field.
Teaching experience or experience assisting in teaching and student evaluations is desirable. Must have a consistent track record of teaching experience supported by strong student evaluations Must have a consistent track record of teaching experience supported by strong student evaluations
The candidate must exhibit dedication to graduate education of the highest standard, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and an ability to work in teams in a collegial environment. Industry or consulting experience is desirable. Industry or consulting experience is desirable.
  The ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment is essential. The ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment is essential.
  The candidate must exhibit dedication to graduate education of the highest standard, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and an ability to work in teams in a collegial environment. Candidates must exhibit dedication to graduate education of the highest standard, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom, an ability to work in teams in a collegial environment and strive to achieve the Institutional goals.
    Candidates must possess a strong institutional service record and leadership qualities

 

Area/Function - Specific Listing

Marketing

Apart from the fundamental qualification criteria for faculty roles mentioned here, the functional specifications include:

  • Superior expertise in either the Consumer Behavior track or the Quantitative Marketing track with research interests in a broad range of areas pertaining to consumer psychology or economics/statistics/analytics as applied to the study of marketing phenomena.
  • Proven track record of at least 8 years, teaching courses in Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Sales and Distribution Management, Pricing, Digital Marketing, etc.
  • Experience guiding doctoral students is desirable

The level of the appointment – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor will depend on the suitability of the applicant.

Finance

Apart from the fundamental qualification criteria for faculty roles mentioned here, the functional specifications include:

  • Proficiency in Financial risk management, Financial Analytics, Market microstructure and Banking operations with research in these or allied areas

The level of the appointment – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor will depend on the suitability of the applicant.

OB/HR

Apart from the fundamental qualification criteria for faculty roles mentioned here, the functional specifications include:

  • Expertise in subject-matter including research, course design and delivery in areas of Leadership & Coaching, Emotional Quotient & Ethics and HR Analytics for varied cohorts like management students, professionals and corporate groups.
  • Industry consultancies and academic research in these subject-areas are expected.

The level of the appointment – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor will depend on the suitability of the applicant.

Strategy/Entrepreneurship

Apart from the fundamental qualification criteria for faculty roles mentioned here, the functional specifications include:

  • Demonstrated teaching expertise in Strategic Management including strategy formulation (external assessment, industry structure analysis, internal assessment and resource based views, value chain analysis), strategy execution and implementation, diversification, functional strategies and integration, evaluation and control, innovation, organizational culture, global and international issues impacting strategy including international joint ventures and acquisitions, governance and sustainability.
  • Teaching experience or research interest in the areas of Entrepreneurship, design thinking and innovation, new venture planning and corporate intrapreneurship is desirable.

The level of the appointment – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor will depend on the suitability of the applicant.

Job Description - Research Track

We are interested in recruiting faculty members in the ‘Assistant Professor - Research’ category in the areas of - Production and Operations Management, Supply Chain, Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Finance, OB, Human Resources, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, etc.

  • Candidates should have completed or be at the final stages of completing their Ph.D. from a reputed institution in India or abroad.
  • The candidate should demonstrate capability for carrying out copious and ethical research as evidenced by a high number of published journal articles in Scopus or similar indexed PRJs along with a strong research pipeline.
  • The research must be in the declared area of interest of the candidate, adding to the literature of that area and with a potential for scholarly impact over a period of time.
  • The candidate must exhibit enthusiasm for professional engagement & scholarly advancement, an ability to work in teams in a collegial environment, and a commitment to achieving the research agenda of the Institute.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their applications to: [email protected]

The application should include:

  • Cover letter
  • Updated CV (include the date and institution for your Ph.D., ABDC and Scopus category of publications mentioning the category, For example, ABDC ‘A’, ABDC ‘B’ so on)
  • List of referees with names, affiliations and e-mail addresses,
  • Research & Teaching statements
  • Recent Teaching evaluations, where applicable.

Associations

  • Cornell University
  • Chicago Booth
  • Skema Business School
  • Universite Bordeaux
  • IESEG
  • Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
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