<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Hiring Committee,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing to express my interest in the Faculty position in Marketing. With a Ph.D. in Commerce &amp; Management and over 14 years of blended academic and industry experience, I bring a unique integration of research depth and industry relevance.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My teaching expertise spans Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Search Engine Marketing, Market and Competition Analysis and Data Visualization. I have taught BBA and MBA students while actively contributing to curriculum development aligned with evolving industry practices such as AI-driven marketing and data analytics. I have also recorded online video lectures for online and Distance learning students.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In research, I have published in 2 Scopus-indexed journal (Q4) and multiple UGC Care journals, focusing on digital marketing, consumer engagement, and microenterprise growth. My recent work explores AI-powered personalization and trust mechanisms in digital platforms.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, my industry background as a Senior Software Engineer in Business Analytics allows me to bring real-world case-based learning into the classroom. I have also served as NAAC committee member, University examiner, and Training &amp; Placement Coordinator, contributing to institutional as well as Univerities growth.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am enthusiastic about contributing to academic leadership, industry-academia collaboration, research funding initiatives, and innovation-driven learning at your esteemed University.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my academic and industry experience can add value.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<br />Dr. Altaf A. Shaikh</p>