Agricultural Economics - Associate Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
At Tulas Institute, the culture blends the academic rigor of a Himalayan university with the practical energy of Dehradun’s growing knowledge economy. Faculty here move between well-lit lecture halls in the new academic block and sunlit courtyards where students discuss farm policy over tea from the campus canteen. The institute supports research that speaks to both Uttarakhand’s hill farmers and national agri-marketing trends, creating a classroom where theory meets local reality.
Role Summary
The university invites applications for the position of ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Agricultural Economics in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This role is designed for scholars who can lead advanced courses, mentor doctoral students, and shape the department’s research agenda in farm economics, agri-business, and rural development. The position offers a platform to influence policy discussions that matter to the Himalayan region and beyond.
Agricultural Economics ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Job in Dehradun
What It Is Like Here
Tulas Institute’s Dehradun campus features modern smart classrooms with digital podiums, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour e-library accessible from hostel rooms. The Centre for Agri-Innovation houses a soil-testing lab, GIS mapping unit, and a policy simulation room where students run computable general equilibrium models on regional agriculture. Outside the classroom, the institute organizes monthly seminars with economists from RBI’s regional office and NABARD’s Uttarakhand cell.
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Day-to-Day Duties
Teach advanced courses in agricultural economics, econometrics, and agri-finance to postgraduate and doctoral students, using case studies from Uttarakhand’s apple and dairy clusters. Guide M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars in thesis writing, from literature review to fieldwork design in remote hill villages. Serve on departmental committees for curriculum revision, examination moderation, and student grievance redressal.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Agricultural Economics Vacancy in Dehradun
Coordinate with the university’s Industry-Academia Interface Cell to place students in agri-finance firms, cooperatives, and policy think tanks in Dehradun and Delhi. Organize the annual Himalayan Agri-Economics Conclave, inviting economists from RBI, NITI Aayog, and state agriculture departments. Maintain departmental records, coordinate with the university’s ERP system for attendance and grade submission, and prepare annual reports for NAAC and UGC.
Agricultural Economics Academic Job in Dehradun, Dehradun
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Economics & Farm Management, or allied fields from an ICAR-recognized university or institution of national importance. Minimum four years of full-time teaching experience at the postgraduate level or equivalent research experience in a recognized university or research institute. Candidates with industry exposure in agri-business, commodity trading, or policy advisory roles will receive preference.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Agricultural Economics Position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Learning and Development
Faculty members can apply for short-term international collaborations under Tulas Institute’s MoUs with universities in Thailand and Vietnam, focusing on tropical agriculture economics. The institute provides annual funding of up to Rs.2,00,000 for presenting research at global conferences in Chicago, Tokyo, or Amsterdam. Sabbatical leave of up to one semester is available after three years of service, with partial salary continuation for research stays at ICAR institutes or RBI’s college of agriculture.
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Perks and Pay
Monthly gross salary ranges from Rs.55,000 to Rs.80,000 based on experience and qualifications, paid on the 1st of every month. Comprehensive health insurance covers faculty and dependents under the university’s group mediclaim scheme, with a network of hospitals in Dehradun and Rishikesh. Contributions to provident fund and gratuity are as per government norms, with the institute matching employee contributions.
Faculty Job in Dehradun, Uttarakhand