Faculty Careers 2026 at IIM Sambalpur | Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Openings in Management, Data Science & AI Domains
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur invites online applications under Advertisement No. ADVT/IIMSBP/2026/May/15 dated 08 May 2026 for faculty positions including Professor/Professor of Practice, Associate Professor/Associate Professor of Practice, and Assistant Professor Grade I & II across Finance, Marketing, HRM, Operations, Economics, Data Science & AI, and allied management disciplines. Applications are invited from General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS categories. Appointments will be made on regular or contractual basis depending upon qualification, experience, and suitability. Eligible candidates can apply online before 08 June 2026.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, Odisha
About the Organization: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur is an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India. Located in Odisha, the institute is known for its innovative management education, research excellence, leadership development, and industry engagement. IIM Sambalpur offers postgraduate, doctoral, executive, and management development programs with strong emphasis on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, analytics, and global academic standards.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Professor of Practice on Contract
- Associate Professor
- Associate Professor of Practice on Contract
- Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Assistant Professor Grade-II
Departments:
- Finance & Accounting Management
- OB/HR
- Information Systems Management
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management
- Operations Management / QT
- General Management / Public Policy
- Economics
- Business Communication
- Data Science & AI
Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and excellent academic record throughout.
- Qualification and eligibility criteria will be as per IIM Sambalpur and Government of India norms.
- Industry professionals applying for Practice positions may apply as per prescribed eligibility conditions.
Experience:
Professor:
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience with at least 4 years at Associate Professor level.
- Strong publication record in ABDC/ABS-ranked journals preferred.
Associate Professor:
- Minimum 6 years of teaching/research/industry experience with at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level.
Assistant Professor Grade-I:
- Minimum 3 years of teaching/research/industry experience excluding Ph.D. duration.
Assistant Professor Grade-II:
- Fresh Ph.D. candidates or candidates with less than 3 years of experience may apply.
Professor of Practice / Associate Professor of Practice:
- Senior industry/government professionals with substantial domain expertise and leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
- Professor: Academic Level 14A
- Professor of Practice: Contract Consolidated Pay
- Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A2
- Associate Professor of Practice: Contract Consolidated Pay
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Academic Level 12
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: Academic Level 10/11
Selection Process:
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview through VC mode/offline.
- Candidates are advised to visit the IIM Sambalpur website regularly for updates. Amendments and corrigendum (if any) will only be published on the Institute website.
Application Fee:
Not mentioned in the advertisement
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: June 08, 2026 (Monday)
Job Location: Sambalpur, Odisha
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official IIM Sambalpur careers portal on or before 08 June 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed advertisement before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://iimsambalpur.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur
Basantpur, Sambalpur – 768025
Odisha, India