Sub-Department
Business
Job posted on
Aug 08, 2025
Employee Type
Permanent
Experience range (Years)
12 years - 25 years
Functional Area
Master Team Name
Professor of Business/Finance - University of York, Mumbai Campus
The University of York exists for public good, combining academic excellence with social purpose. As a world-leading institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we combine outstanding research and teaching with purposeful community engagement. York's global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research and is one of only four universities in the UK - alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London - which is both in the top ten in the UK for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching.
We have ambitious plans to open a campus in Mumbai, connected to local industry and business, and dedicated to the extraordinary dynamism of Maharashtra. Bringing the ‘York experience’ to this energetic city, at the heart of this dynamic and vibrant country. The University of York Mumbai is set to welcome students from the academic year 2026/27. It will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science with AI and cybersecurity, business, economics, and creative industries.
About the Role:
As a Professor, you will be instrumental in advancing Business/Finance both nationally and internationally, establishing the Mumbai campus as a centre of excellence through your groundbreaking research, impactful publications, innovative teaching, and valuable consultancy. You will be at the forefront of shaping the Business/Finance academic landscape, pioneering acclaimed research, and publishing influential works in top-tier journals, as well as presenting at leading conferences.
You will play a key role in securing external funding and fostering collaborative research initiatives, while also mentoring the next generation of scholars, including research students and post-doctoral researchers. In your teaching capacity, you will innovate and lead curriculum development, designing and delivering engaging undergraduate and graduate programmes.
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD in Business/Finance or a related subject area from a recognised institution, or equivalent experience.
- Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification.
- Extensive experience of research and teaching in Business/Finance.
- International leader in a major research field with a substantial publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Significant and sustained success in accessing research grants and other external funding.
- Proven academic leadership and managerial skills.
Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Future:
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of caste, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of India and the world, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute to our shared success.
Please direct process or systems enquiries to careers@daskalos.com and for enquiries specific to the role please contact mumbai@york.ac.uk .