<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Statement of Purpose</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I am pleased to offer my application for the position of Assistant Professor &ndash; Human Resources at NICMAR University, Pune. I am working as an Assistant Professor &ndash; HR at MIT World Peace University (since August 2009) and have over 16 years of academic experience. I am driven by strong teaching credentials and have an industry aligned teaching philosophy and hence wish to meaningfully contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic and research system.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I have a Ph.D. from a State University and am an alumna of IIM Ahmedabad. These experiences have shaped my academic rigor, analytical depth, and commitment to case-based management education. My teaching philosophy revolves around experiential and application-driven learning. I consistently use &nbsp;the case study-based pedagogy to integrate real-world business situations into classroom discussions to bridge the gap between theory and practice. I strongly believe that management education in Human Resources must equip students with structured thinking, ethical judgment, and the ability to manage organizational complexities in today&rsquo;s dynamic situations.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Innovation and evolution in my session delivery has been the core of my academic journey. I use live projects, reflective exercises and discussions, flipped classrooms to increase student engagement and provide better conceptual clarity. Tjis helps to develop problem solving ability, critical thinking and managerial competence in the student making them ready to tackle evolving workplace challenges.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">On the research front, I have published multiple book chapters on various areas of interest. I have published case studies on HR topics, which I also use for teaching in my classes. My research interests include contemporary HR practices, organizational behavior, leadership, and emerging workforce challenges in corporate and healthcare sector. I am committed to producing research that is academically rigorous and relevant to industry practice. I also actively mentor students in placement improvement activities and encouraging scholarly writing.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">NICMAR University&rsquo;s emphasis on professional excellence, industry interface, and practice-oriented management education aligns closely with my own academic values. I am especially interested in contributing to curriculum development, research collaboration, student mentoring, and strengthening academia-industry linkages within the HR domain.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">With my experience, research orientation, and commitment to academic quality, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to NICMAR University&rsquo;s HR area while continuing to grow as an educator and researcher.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic mission and institutional development.</p>