Assistant Professor – Agribusiness Management

Job Overview :
The Assistant Professor – Agribusiness Management will contribute to teaching, research, and industry engagement in the agribusiness domain at KCT Business School. The role focuses on delivering high-quality management education, advancing research in agribusiness and rural ecosystems, and strengthening industry–academia collaboration aligned with KCT’s experiential and sustainability-driven academic philosophy.

Job Description
Teaching & Academic Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Agribusiness Management and allied areas.
Develop and deliver curriculum aligned with current industry practices and academic standards.
Use experiential, case-based, and field-oriented pedagogies.
Mentor students for projects, internships, rural immersion, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Research & Knowledge Creation
Undertake scholarly research in agribusiness, agricultural value chains, rural markets, sustainability, and agri-tech.
Publish research in reputed peer-reviewed journals (Scopus / ABDC / UGC CARE).
Present research outcomes at conferences and seminars.
Seek funded research projects, consultancy assignments, and policy studies.
Industry, Outreach & Institutional Engagement
Build collaborations with agribusiness organizations, agri-tech startups, FPOs, cooperatives, NGOs, and government agencies.
Facilitate industry interactions, guest lectures, and field immersion programs.
Contribute to executive education programs, MDPs, and consultancy initiatives.
Academic Administration & Service
Participate in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and academic committees.
Support admissions, student development activities, and institutional events.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and the academic culture of KCT Business School.

Job Specifications
A. Vital
Master’s degree in Agribusiness Management / MBA (Agribusiness) / Rural Management / Agricultural Economics with First Class or equivalent.
Strong subject knowledge in agribusiness systems and agricultural value chains.
B. Essential
Demonstrated teaching ability at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Research orientation with evidence of publications or working papers.
Ability to design and deliver industry-relevant curriculum.
Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to engage in field-based learning and rural immersion programs.
C. Desirable
Prior teaching experience in reputed institutions.
Industry experience in agribusiness, agri-inputs, food processing, agri-finance, or agri-tech startups.
Experience in funded research, consultancy, or policy-oriented projects.
Exposure to sustainability, ESG, digital agriculture, or climate-smart agriculture.
Experience in academic administration, accreditation, or program coordination.