Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad - Dubai Campus
Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), a leading business school recognized worldwide, invites applications for tenure-track positions at different levels for its Dubai Campus.
IIMA seeks to appoint outstanding academics in all fields of management as faculty members. IIMA has about 100 full-time faculty members engaged in teaching, research and consulting. From its inception the institute has believed in excellence in whatever it does. A significant number of visiting faculty also teach in IIMA programmes. The medium of pedagogy at both campuses is English.
IIMA ranks high globally in both academia and management practice thanks to the quality of our faculty, our alumni and our programmes. IIMA provides an excellent ecosystem to its faculty members helping them grow and take up leadership positions in academia.
IIMA offers competitive salaries with attractive support for research. International faculty applicants receive generous housing support, benefits and low tax rates in Dubai. Tuition support at international schools for children, medical insurance, and relocation expenses are also covered. The Institute is generous in funding the participation of its faculty members in international conferences every year. The faculty members also receive a faculty development allowance every year. New faculty members are provided a start-up grant. The Institute has a system in place to offer a variety of research grants internally to its faculty members. The Institute rewards faculty members who publish in top journals.
Candidates in all areas of management are encouraged to apply, as we seek to fill multiple open positions. All candidates must have a doctoral degree in management or related fields prior to their appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the applicant's research output. A proven teaching track record is highly desirable, though not a prerequisite.
Requirements:
The candidates should have a strong commitment to produce high quality research, publishable in top academic journals, and they should demonstrate the ability to teach in post-graduate and doctoral programmes in management. They must have a Ph.D. in the relevant areas. For Associate/Full Professors the candidates should have demonstrated research and teaching excellence.
Assistant Professor: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with a brilliant academic background. Experience, while desirable, is not essential. Those about to complete their doctoral degree may also apply.
Associate Professor: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with a successful track record of research and publications and a minimum of 6 years of teaching/research experience, at Assistant Professor level in an institution of repute.
Professor: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent with a successful track record of research and publication and a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience, of which at least 6 years should be at the level of Associate Professor at an institution of repute.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may fill out the application form here and upload the required documents
Recruitment Process:
Applicants' credentials and associated documents are submitted to the Institute Faculty Recruitment Committee. Based on the review of the application dossier the committee takes decision on whether applicants are to be invited to campus to deliver research seminars.
Candidates who are invited to campus are required to deliver a research seminar to the academic community of the Institute and interact with the faculty members of the Institute. The Committee will evaluate the candidates and make a recommendation to the Director regarding the appointment.
IIMA is an equal opportunity employer.
Important Dates:
We intend to appoint faculty members starting Fall 2026. Last date to receive applications is 28 February 2026. Shortlisting and selection process will take place in Spring 2026.
Contact:
For any further information, please reach out to Prof. Sunil Sharma (Dean - Dubai Campus dean-dubai@iima.ac.in).
Webpage:
https://www.iima.ac.in/the-institute/administration/work-with-us/faculty-dubai-campus