Academic Leaders – Retail Management, FinTech & Commerce

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nChitkara Business School | Chitkara University, Punjab

nAbout the Role

nChitkara Business School invites applications from experienced academic professionals with substantial prior industry exposure for leadership roles in:

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- Retail Management
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- Financial Technology (FinTech)
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- Commerce
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nWe are seeking candidates who are currently working in academia but have spent a significant part of their careers in industry. The ideal candidate should be capable of applying real-world business knowledge to curriculum development, industry collaborations, experiential learning, and student employability.

nKey Responsibilities

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- Provide academic and strategic leadership for the respective domain.
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- Develop curricula aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, and future workforce requirements.
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- Build strong corporate partnerships for internships, live projects, placements, certifications, research, and industry-led learning.
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- Integrate industry case studies, contemporary tools, and real-world business challenges into academic delivery.
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- Mentor faculty members and promote industry exposure, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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- Introduce new specialisations and academic initiatives based on evolving market trends.
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- Strengthen student employability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry readiness.
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nQualifications and Experience

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- Postgraduate degree in Management, Commerce, Finance, FinTech, Retail, or a related discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred.
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- Preferably 15–20 years of combined academic and industry experience, including substantial relevant industry exposure.
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- Currently working in academia, academic leadership, or institution-building.
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- Strong expertise in Retail Management, FinTech, Commerce, or a related business discipline.
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- Proven experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, programme management, or academic transformation.
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- Ability to convert emerging industry practices and technologies into meaningful student learning.
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- Strong corporate network and experience in industry–academia collaboration will be highly preferred.
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nThe ideal candidate will be an academic leader who brings deep industry experience, robust corporate connections, and a passion for building future-ready business programmes.

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📌 Director(s) - Retail Management | FinTech | Commerce (Mullanpur Dakha)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Mullanpur Dakha