Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor – ESG Research Chair Recruitment 2026

Apply for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions under the Mirae Asset Foundation–SVKM’s NMIMS ESG Research Chair in Mumbai. Candidates with expertise in ESG, sustainability, finance, economics, governance, and public policy are invited to join this prestigious academic and research initiative.

Date Posted: 10 July 2026

Organization:  Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal

Institution

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Job Title

• Professor – ESG Research Chair
• Associate Professor – ESG Research Chair
• Assistant Professor – ESG Research Chair

About the Position

The Mirae Asset Foundation–SVKM’s NMIMS ESG Research Chair is a prestigious initiative dedicated to advancing excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) education, research, policy engagement, and industry collaboration. The selected faculty members will contribute to developing thought leadership and strengthening NMIMS as a leading center for ESG and sustainability studies in India.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Knowledge Creation

• Conduct and lead original research in ESG, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals, policy papers, and academic publications.
• Develop case studies, books, and teaching materials related to ESG.
• Participate in consultancy projects and externally funded research initiatives.

Academic & Teaching Contributions

Design and deliver postgraduate-level courses in:

• ESG and Sustainability
• Sustainable Finance
• Responsible Leadership
• Governance and Ethics
• Public Policy

Institutional & Industry Engagement

Collaborate with:

• Corporates
• NGOs
• Regulatory authorities
• CSR organizations

Organize and contribute to:

• Conferences
• Conclaves
• Workshops
• Executive education programs
• Industry training initiatives

ESG Chair Program Execution

Support implementation of:

• Research studies
• Academic conferences and conclaves
• Student engagement activities
• Competitions and sustainability initiatives
• Capacity-building programs

Policy & Thought Leadership

Contribute to:

• Policy advocacy and government engagement
• ESG standards and reporting frameworks
• Sustainability best practices
• Institutional rankings and accreditation initiatives
• ESG and sustainability performance metrics

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Ph.D. in:
  • Management
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Sustainability
  • Public Policy
  • Related disciplines
• Strong academic record with proven research output.
• Minimum 3–5 years of postgraduate teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in ESG, sustainability, CSR, or development sectors.
• Industry, consulting, or public policy experience.
• Experience managing funded research projects.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as:
  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
  • BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting)
  • SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Research excellence and analytical rigor.
• Interdisciplinary and systems-thinking approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Program development and execution capability.
• Ability to collaborate across academia, industry, government, and policy ecosystems.

Job Summary