Job Description
About IIM Bodh Gaya
Established in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IIM Bodh Gaya stands at the sacred land of enlightenment — Bodh Gaya. With a mission to build academic excellence and produce thought leaders, the institute invites applications from passionate academicians committed to nation-building and institutional growth.
Open Faculty Positions – April 2025
IIM Bodh Gaya is conducting an open recruitment drive for various faculty positions:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor (Grade I & II)
- Professor/Associate Professor of Practice
Areas of Specialization:
- Economics
- Strategy & Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Systems & Analytics
- Humanities & Liberal Arts
- Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques
- Business Communication
- Business Law

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Professor (Academic Level 14A)
- Ph.D. with 10 years of teaching/research experience (4 years as Associate Professor).
- First class (≥60%) in Master’s with a consistent academic record.
- Publications:
- Minimum 8 ABDC-B/ABS-3 OR
- 1 ABDC-A/ABS-4 + 6 ABDC-B OR
- 2 ABDC-A + 4 ABDC-B OR similar.
- Preference: Book published by a reputed publisher and case study in Harvard/Ivey/Emerald.
- FPM/Ph.D. supervision preferred.
Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A2)
- Ph.D. with 6 years of experience (3 years post-Ph.D.).
- Master’s degree with first class (≥60%).
- Publications:
- 5 ABDC-B OR
- 2 ABDC-A + 1 ABDC-B OR similar combinations.
- Additional preference: Books and case studies published as above.
Assistant Professor – Grade I (Academic Level 12)
- Ph.D. with 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience.
- First class (≥60%) in Master’s with strong academic record.
- Publications:
- 3 ABDC-B OR
- 1 ABDC-A + 1 ABDC-B.
- Preference: IIT/IIM/IISc/IISER/NITIE Ph.D. candidates (within last 3 years) may be considered contractually without publications.
Assistant Professor – Grade II (Academic Level 11)
- Ph.D. with >1 year post-Ph.D. experience.
- First class (≥60%) in UG, PG, Class X & XII.
- Publications:
- 2 ABDC-B OR 1 ABDC-A.
Assistant Professor – Grade II (Academic Level 10)
- Fresh Ph.D. candidates or those with <1 year post-Ph.D. experience may apply.
- First class (≥60%) in all academic qualifications.
- Preferred: At least 2 ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications.
Professor / Associate Professor of Practice (Academic Level 14 / 13A2)
- Minimum 20 years of industry/government experience.
- Ph.D. preferred, but not mandatory if offset by domain expertise.
- Must demonstrate strong practical knowledge and teaching potential, especially for Leadership Development Programs (LDPs).
General Notes for All Applicants
- Relaxation in eligibility: 5% for SC/ST/PWD and 3% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
- Journal Quality Standards: Based on ABDC Journal Quality List.
- Publications must be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science (WOS).
- Screening Committee reserves the right to apply higher benchmarks based on the applicant pool.
- Exceptional candidates lacking in publications may be considered for contractual roles.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the official IIM Bodh Gaya website.
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Academic & Experience Certificates
- List of Publications
- Teaching/Research Statement
- Proof of Awards/Recognitions (if any)
Important Date
- Last Date to Apply: Open till filled (Apply early for priority consideration)
- The cutoff date/last date of accepting applications for this Advertisement is 7th May 2025.
Important Link:
- Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Address:
IIM Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya – 824234, Gaya, Bihar
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