IIM Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur, known as IIM Sambalpur, is one of India's premier management institutions established under the IIM Act. Located in Basantpur, Sambalpur, Odisha, it offers flagship programmes including MBA, Executive MBA, and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). The institute follows a research-driven academic culture and seeks highly qualified faculty who can contribute to teaching and scholarly research. Being part of the IIM family, working here offers professional prestige, academic freedom, and long-term career stability. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 IIM Sambalpur has released official Advertisement No. ADVT/IIMSBP/2026/May/15 dated 08 May 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for Faculty Positions across multiple academic disciplines. The institute is hiring at the levels of Professor, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Practice, Assistant Professor Grade-I, and Assistant Professor Grade-II. Appointments will be made on a regular or contractual basis, subject to qualification, experience, and suitability. All positions require full 24x7 dedication to the institute and are open to candidates from General, SC, ST, NC-OBC, and EWS categories as per Government of India reservation norms. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 The following faculty positions are open for recruitment across 10 academic areas: · Professor (Academic Level 14A) · Professor of Practice on Contract (Consolidated Pay) · Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A2) · Associate Professor of Practice on Contract (Consolidated Pay) · Assistant Professor Grade-I (Academic Level 12) · Assistant Professor Grade-II (Academic Level 10 / 11) Academic Areas (Disciplines): 1. Finance & Accounting Management 2. OB / HR (Organisational Behaviour / Human Resources) 3. Information Systems Management 4. Marketing Management 5. Strategic Management 6. Operations Management / Quantitative Techniques (QT) 7. General Management / Public Policy 8. Economics 9. Business Communication 10. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 Total Vacancies: Multiple Posts (Exact numbers not specified in the official advertisement) The institute has announced openings across six position levels and ten academic disciplines. The total number of posts will be determined based on departmental requirements and institutional need. 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 · Advertisement Released : 08 May 2026 · Online Application Opens : 08 May 2026 · Last Date to Apply : 08 June 2026 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 1 · Professor · Essential: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a consistently strong academic record. · Minimum 10 years of teaching, research, or industry experience, with at least 4 years at Associate Professor level in IITs, IIMs, IISc, IISERs, NIIE Mumbai, top 50 NIRF-ranked institutions, or comparable foreign universities. · Research publications during the last 4 years: at least 3 papers in A/A* journals or 6 papers in B-class journals (ABDC/ABS ranking), with a minimum of 2 papers in A/A* class. · Desirable: Guided at least 3 Ph.D./FPM students as chair; conducted at least 3 research or consultancy projects for large organisations; cases published in Harvard or Ivey. Professor of Practice (Contract) · Minimum 20 years of relevant industry or government experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level position. · Ph.D. is desirable but not compulsory; absence of Ph.D. must be compensated by strong demonstrated domain expertise. · Minimum 60% marks (first class) in Master's, Graduation, Class XII, and Class X. · Appointment: 1–2 years initially, renewable up to 5 years. Retirement age: 65 years. 2 · Associate Professor · Essential: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a strong academic record throughout. · Minimum 6 years of teaching, industry, or research experience, with at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level. · Research publications in last 4 years: at least 2 papers in A/A* class, or 4 in B-class, or 8 in C-class journals (ABDC/ABS), with at least 1 paper in A/A* class. Relaxation possible for candidates with strong industry experience. · Desirable: Guided at least 1 Ph.D./FPM student as chair; conducted at least 1 research/consultancy project; Harvard or Ivey case publication. 3 · Associate Professor of Practice (Contract) · Minimum 15 years of relevant industry or government experience. · Ph.D. preferred but not mandatory; first-class marks required in all qualifying examinations. · Appointment: 1–2 years, renewable up to 5 years. Retirement age: 65 years. 4 · Assistant Professor Grade-I · Essential: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in the preceding degree. · At least 3 years of industrial, research, or teaching experience (Ph.D. period not counted). · Research publications in A or B class journals required for confirmed appointment; relaxation possible for candidates with industry background. 5 · Assistant Professor Grade-II · Ph.D. holders with less than 3 years of experience are eligible. · Offered on a contractual basis; pay level placement (Level 10 or 11) based on experience. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 · Visit the official careers page: https://www.iimsambalpur.ac.in/careers · Register and fill in the online application form with accurate and complete details. · Upload all required documents including academic certificates, experience letters, publication records, and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable). · Review all information carefully before final submission. · Submit the application before 08 June 2026 (EOD). · For technical or application-related assistance, contact: 7064410817 / 8763828211 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Faculty recruitment at IIM Sambalpur is a significant development in India's higher education landscape. As a growing IIM, the institute is actively building its academic team to strengthen research output, expand programme offerings, and improve national rankings. These positions are not merely teaching roles — they represent an opportunity to shape future business leaders of India. For researchers, this is a platform to publish in top-tier journals, mentor doctoral students, and engage in high-impact consultancy. For practitioners, the Professor and Associate Professor of Practice roles offer a rare chance to bridge real-world experience with academic contribution. This recruitment is especially significant for candidates in Odisha and surrounding regions seeking premier academic careers close to home.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – Online Application: Submit the completed application through the official portal at www.iimsambalpur.ac.in/careers before 08 June 2026. Step 2 – Initial Screening: The Screening Committee will review all applications based on eligibility, research credentials, and experience. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Step 3 – Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be notified exclusively by the institute. The institute communicates only with candidates who have been shortlisted. Step 4 – Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview conducted via Video Conferencing (VC) or Offline mode, at the discretion of the institute. Step 5 – Final Selection: The institute's decision on eligibility, mode of selection, and final appointment is absolute and binding on all candidates. The institute also reserves the right to not fill any advertised position without providing any reason.