IIMA Faculty Positions at Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence (KTSAI) – Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) invites applications for faculty positions at the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence from outstanding scholars and practitioners whose work advances Artificial Intelligence at the intersection of management, policy, institutions and societal impact.

The School seeks to become a globally recognised centre for thought leadership, translational research and education in AI-driven management and governance. Rooted in IIMA’s legacy of leadership, institution-building and public purpose, the School aims to shape how AI is conceived, deployed and governed for enduring business and societal value. The School will bridge global advances in AI with Indian contexts, data and institutions, creating knowledge that is globally relevant and locally transformative.

Positions

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Professor

Exceptional candidates from academia, industry, public systems and interdisciplinary research environments are encouraged to apply.

Areas of Interest

Core AI:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Science and Analytics
• Operations Research and Optimization
• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Human–AI Interaction
• Autonomous Technologies

Applications of AI in management and society (strongly encouraged):

• Public Systems and Governance
• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Healthcare and Well Being
• Fintech and Risk Analytics
• Education and Learning
• Digital Platforms and Intelligent Systems
• Computational Social Science
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Law and Public Safety

Expectations from Candidates

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality research and scholarly excellence
• Strong potential for publication in leading journals and conferences
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary and translational research
• Commitment to excellence in teaching across postgraduate, doctoral and executive education programmes
• Interest in addressing real-world managerial, institutional and societal challenges using AI

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification from a reputed institution in a relevant discipline.
• For senior positions, applicants should demonstrate an established record of research, teaching, institution building and academic leadership.

Application Materials Required

• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing research and teaching interests
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Selected publications or working papers
• Names and contact details of referees

Equal Opportunity

IIMA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in its academic community. Women candidates, candidates from underrepresented groups and international applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

• Applications may be submitted through the Institute’s faculty recruitment portal (Link to Portal) – see IIMA website > Work with us > Faculty Recruitment.
• No application fee. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Important Dates