Business Communication - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Job Overview
The Department of Business Communication at Tulas Institute is expanding its academic footprint in Uttarakhand. Known for its vibrant research culture and industry-aligned curriculum, the department regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals and hosts national seminars on corporate communication and soft skills. A strong emphasis on case-study pedagogy and digital communication tools sets the program apart in Dehradun.
Tulas Institute encourages interdisciplinary research linking communication theory with management practices. Faculty members collaborate with local chambers of commerce and multinational firms based in the NCR region. The university’s growing Ph.D. cohort in Business Communication reflects its commitment to nurturing scholarly depth.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business Communication, including corporate writing, business report preparation, and cross-cultural communication. Design case studies and simulations aligned with current industry trends in Uttarakhand’s service sector.
Publish research articles in SCOPUS-indexed journals and present findings at national conferences. Tulas Institute supports open-access publication fees for high-impact work.
Guide doctoral students in Business Communication, assisting with thesis formulation, literature reviews, and empirical data collection. Serve as an internal examiner for Ph.D. vivas and as a reviewer for departmental journals.
Contribute to curriculum development by integrating digital communication tools such as AI-driven writing assistants and virtual collaboration platforms. Update syllabi annually in consultation with industry advisors from the Dehradun Chamber of Commerce.
Organize workshops on soft skills, negotiation techniques, and professional etiquette for students and corporate trainees. Collaborate with placement cells to enhance student employability in the Himalayan region.
Engage in funded projects under the university’s Industry-Academia Partnership Program. Apply for UGC and DST grants focused on communication pedagogy and workplace readiness.
Maintain a strong presence in regional academic networks by affiliating with professional bodies like the Indian Academy of Management and the Association for Business Communication.
Serve on departmental committees responsible for accreditation, research ethics, and student assessment reforms.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Business Communication Vacancy in Dehradun
Eligibility Criteria
A Ph.D. in Business Communication, Corporate Communication, or a closely related field from a UGC-recognized university is mandatory. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience in communication strategies or digital business discourse will be given preference.
For applicants without a Ph.D., UGC-NET with JRF in Mass Communication & Journalism or Management Studies is acceptable as per UGC norms. A minimum of one year of teaching or industry experience in corporate training or business writing is required.
Fluency in English and Hindi is essential, with demonstrated ability to teach bilingually in Dehradun’s multilingual classrooms. Familiarity with UGC-CARE listed journals and SCOPUS-indexed platforms is expected.
Academic Projects
Tulas Institute invites faculty to lead collaborative projects on communication in the Himalayan tourism and IT sectors. Recent initiatives include a UGC-MRP grant on “Digital Narratives in Mountain Tourism Marketing” and an industry-funded study on “Cross-Cultural Business Etiquette in North India.”
Faculty members can apply for seed funding of up to Rs.2 lakh per project through the university’s Research Incentive Scheme. Publications emerging from these projects enjoy priority placement in Tulas Institute’s open-access journal “Business Communication Perspectives.”
Research Leadership
Guide doctoral students in designing communication frameworks for start-ups and MSMEs in Uttarakhand. Supervise theses on topics such as crisis communication in Himalayan enterprises and social media strategies for rural entrepreneurship.
Serve as an external examiner for Ph.D. defenses at partner institutions and as a reviewer for national journals indexed in UGC-CARE. Contribute to the editorial board of Tulas Institute’s quarterly publication “Dehradun Business Communicator.”
What You Get
A monthly consolidated salary between Rs.40,000 and Rs.55,000 as per UGC norms for Assistant Professor positions. The package includes HRA, medical reimbursement, and subsidized campus housing for eligible candidates.
Research grants of up to Rs.3 lakh per annum are available for approved projects. Conference travel support covers registration, accommodation, and domestic travel for national and international seminars.
Professional development funds support short courses in data analytics for communication research and AI tools for business writing. Faculty also receive institutional memberships to industry bodies and access to online databases like EBSCO and JSTOR.