International Business - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
Tulas Institute’s School of Commerce and Management Studies invites applications for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - International Business Job in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The department enjoys a strong reputation for blending global business pedagogy with regional case studies, particularly in Himalayan trade corridors. Our faculty are active contributors to journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, ensuring a vibrant research ecosystem.
The programme attracts students from across North India, making Dehradun a strategic hub for international business education. The department maintains collaborations with industry bodies in Uttarakhand to offer live projects on cross-border taxation and logistics.
What You Will Do
Teach core and elective courses in International Business at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Design syllabi aligned with UGC-NET syllabus and evolving market demands in North India.
Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as FDI flows into Himalayan states, India-Nepal trade corridors, and digital payment systems in border economies. Aim for at least two publications annually in Scopus/WoS indexed journals.
Guide students in preparing dissertations on regional international business challenges. Supervise summer internships with export houses in Dehradun and Haridwar.
Contribute to curriculum development by introducing modules on Himalayan Free Trade Zone concepts and agro-based export potential. Organise guest lectures by industry leaders from the Indo-Nepal border trade circuit.
Participate in national seminars hosted by Tulas Institute on sustainable trade practices in the Himalayas. Present findings on Uttarakhand’s export bottlenecks at regional conferences.
Collaborate with the Centre for Himalayan Studies to integrate geopolitical risk analysis into business strategy courses. Develop case studies on cross-border e-commerce in the Kumaon region.
Mentor student teams for national business case competitions focused on Himalayan trade. Engage with local chambers of commerce for real-world data and internship placements.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in International Business, Commerce, or Economics from a recognised university. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience in border economies or Himalayan trade will receive preference.
For candidates without a Ph.D., a Master’s degree in International Business or related field is required along with UGC-NET with JRF. Tulas Institute follows UGC norms strictly for ASSISTANT PROFESSOR International Business Vacancy in Dehradun.
Research Opportunities
Tulas Institute offers seed grants up to Rs.2 lakh for exploratory studies on North Indian trade corridors. Collaborate with faculty across Schools to study impact of climate change on apple exports from Himachal Pradesh.
Access institutional funding for participation in international conferences in Kathmandu or Dhaka. Present joint papers with colleagues from SAARC countries to expand research networks.
Publish in journals such as Journal of Himalayan Ecology and Sustainable Development. Tulas Institute supports APC waivers for Scopus-indexed publications in the first two years.
Join interdisciplinary projects with the School of Environmental Studies on carbon footprint of Himalayan exports. Analyse trade-offs between export growth and environmental sustainability in Uttarakhand.
Research Leadership
Guide doctoral students registered under the Ph.D. programme in International Business. Serve as examiner for Ph.D. theses submitted to other universities in Uttarakhand.
Conduct thesis evaluations for M.Phil. candidates focusing on regional trade agreements. Mentor junior faculty in developing research proposals for external funding agencies.
Organise annual Doctoral Colloquium at Tulas Institute to showcase emerging research in Himalayan trade. Invite external examiners from JNU or DU to provide feedback on student work.
Develop research clusters within the department on topics like digital Silk Road connectivity and tea export competitiveness. Facilitate collaborative writing of grant proposals to ICSSR or UGC.
Perks and Pay
The ASSISTANT PROFESSOR International Business Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand offers a monthly salary between Rs.40,000 and Rs.55,000 as per UGC scales. Additional research grants are available for fieldwork and conference attendance.
Tulas Institute provides furnished accommodation within the campus for outstation faculty. Medical insurance coverage includes family members under the university scheme.
Faculty are entitled to reimbursement of registration fees for approved certification courses in data analytics or export compliance. Access to digital library resources and Bloomberg terminals is provided for research purposes.
Internal funding supports purchase of datasets on Himalayan trade flows. Sabbatical leave provisions are available after three years of service for advanced research.