Operations Management - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
Tulas Institute invites applications for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Operations Management Vacancy in Dehradun under its School of Management Studies. The department enjoys a strong reputation for blending traditional classroom pedagogy with industry-relevant research in supply chain, lean systems, and digital operations. The Operations Management faculty at Tulas Institute is known for producing case studies that local industries in Uttarakhand and the National Capital Region cite in their process improvement initiatives.
The university encourages faculty to publish in Scopus-indexed journals while maintaining close ties with manufacturing clusters in Haridwar and SIDCUL. The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Operations Management Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand at Tulas Institute is designed for an academician who can translate classroom concepts into practical problem-solving for Himalayan enterprises.
Day-to-Day Duties
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Operations Management, including Production Planning, Logistics Management, and Quality Control. Prepare lesson plans that incorporate real-time data from Dehradun-based start-ups and SMEs to keep content current and relatable.
Conduct research on lean manufacturing adaptations for hill-state industries and publish findings in national and international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Collaborate with the Centre for Sustainable Operations to develop case studies on waste-to-wealth initiatives in Uttarakhand’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Guide final-year MBA projects that solve operational bottlenecks for local cooperatives and handicraft clusters. Organise industry visits to Doon valley industrial units to provide students with first-hand exposure to modern shop-floor practices.
Contribute to curriculum design for new programmes such as BBA in Operations Analytics and M.Tech in Industrial Engineering. Participate in departmental seminars where faculty present ongoing research to peers and doctoral scholars.
Engage with regional industries through consultancy assignments that align with the institute’s outreach mandate. Mentor student teams for national-level operations management competitions hosted by IITs and NITs.
Maintain an updated repository of best practices in operations for the Himalayan region, making it available to local MSMEs through Tulas Institute’s extension portal.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely allied field is mandatory as per UGC norms for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR positions in universities. Candidates without a Ph.D. must possess a UGC-NET with JRF in Management or equivalent qualification recognised by the UGC.
Post-doctoral research experience in supply chain optimisation or service operations is highly desirable for this ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Operations Management Job in Dehradun, Dehradun. Industrial experience of at least one year in operations planning or quality assurance will be given additional weight during selection.
Fluency in Hindi and English is essential for effective classroom delivery and interaction with regional stakeholders. Familiarity with simulation software such as Arena, FlexSim, or Python-based optimisation libraries is preferred.
Research Opportunities
Tulas Institute offers seed grants of up to Rs. 2.5 lakh for proof-of-concept projects in Himalayan logistics and cold-chain innovations. Faculty are encouraged to apply for external funding from bodies such as DST, AICTE, and the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology.
The institute maintains a dedicated Centre for Himalayan Operations Research that collaborates with universities in Germany and Canada on sustainable supply chain projects. Opportunities exist to co-author papers with international partners and present findings at conferences in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Publication support includes APC waivers at select Scopus-indexed journals and access to Elsevier’s ScienceDirect for research literature. The university library subscribes to industry databases such as Gartner and IBISWorld to aid empirical studies in service operations.
Doctoral Guidance
Guide doctoral students registered in the Ph.D. programme in Management with a focus on Operations Management. Assist scholars in framing research questions that address real problems faced by Uttarakhand’s micro and small enterprises.
Serve as a member on doctoral committees for students enrolled in allied disciplines such as Energy Management and Tourism Studies. Participate in thesis evaluation panels for universities across northern India as per UGC guidelines.
Organise annual doctoral colloquia where scholars present preliminary findings and receive feedback from senior faculty and industry mentors. Encourage inter-disciplinary research that combines operations with environmental sustainability and digital transformation.
Salary and Benefits
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Operations Management Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand carries a consolidated monthly salary between Rs.40,000 and Rs.55,000 as per UGC scales and Tulas Institute norms. Additional research grants up to Rs. 1.2 lakh per annum are available for approved projects.
The university provides furnished accommodation on campus at subsidised rates, or a housing allowance for those preferring off-campus living. Medical coverage under the institute’s group health policy includes family members, with a premium reimbursement option after three years of service.
Faculty are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for presenting papers at national conferences and professional development workshops. Access to sports facilities, library resources, and in-house counselling services is provided to all teaching staff.