Faculty position: AI-driven management and governance

Muthoot Business School invites applications from visionary scholars, academic leaders, and accomplished practitioner-researchers to join our faculty community. We seek dynamic minds whose scholarship and practice engage Artificial Intelligence at the intersection of enterprise management, institutional strategy, public policy, and societal well-being.Rooted in a legacy of trust, ethical stewardship, and impactful value creation, Muthoot Business School is committed to establishing a centre of excellence for applied research, high-impact management education, and progressive intellectual leadership. Our institutional mandate focuses on guiding how artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies are conceptualized, implemented, and governed to ensure sustainable organizational performance and broader human progress.By bridging cutting-edge technological advancements with Indian institutional realities, enterprise ecosystems, and emerging market dynamics, we aim to produce insights that are globally competitive and locally transformative.Core Academic DomainsWe welcome applications across technical, managerial, and interdisciplinary specializations with an emphasis on rigorous methodology and real-world applicability:Foundational & Computational Systems: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Operations Research, Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Human-AI Collaboration, and Autonomous Systems.Applied AI & Enterprise Domains: Public Systems & Digital Governance, Financial Technologies (Fintech) & Quantitative Risk Analytics, Healthcare Systems & Informatics, Supply Chain Resilience & Smart Logistics, Sustainable Enterprise & ESG Analytics, Platform Strategy & Digital Business Models, Computational Social Science, and AI Ethics, Law & Regulatory Policy.Available Positions & Core ExpectationsOpenings are available at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. We welcome candidates from premier academic institutions, global research laboratories, public sector organizations, and established corporate centers of excellence.Scholarly Rigor: A documented commitment to advancing disciplinary and cross-disciplinary inquiry, reflected in publications in leading peer-reviewed journals (e.g., ABDC, ABS, FT50, IEEE/ACM transactions) and recognized international conferences.Translational Impact: Capability to conduct actionable, translational research that directly addresses complex operational, governance, and managerial challenges.Pedagogical Distinction: Demonstrated dedication to instructional excellence, experiential learning, and innovative curriculum design across postgraduate, doctoral, and executive development programs.Institutional Citizenship: Active participation in institution-building, faculty governance, industry-immersion initiatives, and academic mentorship.Eligibility CriteriaAcademic Credentials: A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized, premier university or institution of national/international repute.Experience Profiles:Assistant Professor: An emerging research track record with strong publication potential, sound theoretical foundations, and a strong commitment to teaching.Associate Professor: Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral teaching/research experience, an established portfolio of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated excellence in classroom delivery, and active engagement in research supervision or executive education.Application DossierInterested applicants should submit the following components as an integrated dossier:Curriculum Vitae: Full chronological record of academic qualifications, publications, teaching engagements, sponsored projects, and administrative responsibilities.Cover Letter: A concise executive summary highlighting career milestones and specific alignment with Muthoot Business School's vision.Research Statement: An overview of current scholarly contributions, methodology, ongoing projects, and planned 3- to 5-year research agenda.Teaching Statement: Core pedagogical philosophy, portfolio of taught courses, student feedback metrics, and proposals for new specialized or elective courses.Scholarly Samples: Up to three representative peer-reviewed publications or advanced working papers.References: Names, affiliations, and professional contact details of three academic or professional referees who can speak directly to the candidate's research and teaching capabilities.Submission GuidelinesApplication Channel: Submit complete dossiers electronically in PDF format to director@mbsglobal.ac.inSubject Line: Faculty Application - [Specialization/Domain] - [Rank Applied For] - [Applicant Name]Review Cycle: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to submissions received by Nov 30. 2026.