SDBI - School Of Data Science & Business Intelligence
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Job details:
Job Title: Visiting Faculty – Behavioural Economics and Decision Making
Location: Pune (On-campus – Abasaheb Garware College)
Job Type: Visiting / Part-Time
Program: B.Sc. Data Science (Second Year – Undergraduate Students)
Course Duration: 30 Hours
Note - It is not an online teaching responsibility. Faculty is required to conduct lectures on campus.
About the Role
The School of Data Science & Business Intelligence (SDBI) is seeking a Visiting Faculty member to teach Behavioural Economics and Decision Making to second-year undergraduate students in the B.Sc. Data Science program.
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to how people make decisions in real-world situations by combining concepts from economics, psychology, and behavioral science. Students will explore why individuals often deviate from rational decision-making, how cognitive biases influence judgments, and how behavioural insights are applied in business, public policy, finance, marketing, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 30 hours of engaging classroom instruction during the semester.
- Explain fundamental concepts of behavioural economics and decision science using practical examples.
- Conduct classroom activities, behavioural experiments, simulations, and case-based discussions.
- Connect behavioural theories with real-world business, consumer, financial, and policy decisions.
- Design assignments, quizzes, and group activities that promote analytical and critical thinking.
- Encourage students to evaluate decision-making using evidence rather than intuition alone.
- Support internal assessments and provide constructive academic feedback.
- Coordinate with the academic team to ensure timely completion of the syllabus.
Topics to Be Covered
Foundations of Behavioural Economics
Introduction to behavioural economics
Rational choice versus bounded rationality
Decision-making under uncertainty
Heuristics and intuition
Cognitive Biases and Human Behaviour
Anchoring and framing effects
Loss aversion and prospect theory
Confirmation bias
Availability and representativeness heuristics
Overconfidence and optimism bias
Behavioural Decision Making
Risk perception and decision-making
Time preferences and present bias
Habit formation and self-control
Choice architecture and nudging
Applications of Behavioural Economics
Consumer behaviour and marketing decisions
Behavioural finance and investment decisions
Public policy and behavioural interventions
Organizational decision-making
Digital platforms and behavioural design
Contemporary case studies from business and government
Candidate Profile
Master's degree in Economics, Behavioural Economics, Psychology, Management, Public Policy, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
Industry, consulting, research, or policy experience in behavioural science, consumer research, business strategy, marketing, finance, or related domains.
Strong understanding of behavioural economics principles and their practical applications.
Prior teaching, corporate training, mentoring, or workshop facilitation experience is preferred.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify interdisciplinary concepts for undergraduate students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn or send their updated resume, along with details of their teaching, training, and industry experience, to info@sdbi.in.
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