Applications are invited for Academic Associate at IIM Ahmedabad for Public Systems Group for the year 2024. The last date of application is August 2.
About the Position
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 Assistants 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.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualifications: First class master’s degree (or equivalent post-graduate degree) in any discipline, or first class bachelor’s level qualification in Engineering/Architecture/Medicine (i.e., 4-year or more degree program) with a minimum of one year experience either in academia or industry. PhD in any discipline with or without experience will also be considered.
- Age: Maximum 35 years.
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.
Role & Responsibilities
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.
- Attending classes and monitoring academic discipline in classes/courses.
- Correction/grading of answer sheets/quizzes/projects/assignments and conducting remedial sessions, if required.
- Assisting design and delivery in any of the programmes, such as preparation/revision of course outline, reading list, class handouts, preparing simulations, presentation slides etc.
- 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.
- To provide tutorial support including remedial classes as required.
- Co-ordination with relevant Academic Offices.
- 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 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.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Deadline
2 August 2024.
