Job Description
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 Managementn
- Financial Technology (FinTech)n
- Commercen

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.n
- Develop curricula aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, and future workforce requirements.n
- Build solid corporate partnerships for internships, live projects, placements, certifications, research, and industry-led learning.n
- Integrate industry case studies,



contemporary tools, and real-world business challenges into academic delivery.n
- Mentor faculty members and promote industry exposure, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.n
- Introduce new specialisations and academic initiatives based on evolving market trends.n
- Strengthen student employability, entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry readiness.n

nQualifications and Experience
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- Postgraduate degree in Management, Commerce, Finance, FinTech, Retail, or a related discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred.n
- Preferably 15–20 years of combined academic and industry experience , including substantial relevant industry exposure.n
- Currently working in academia, academic leadership, or institution-building.n
- Strong expertise in Retail Management, FinTech, Commerce, or a related business discipline.n
- Proven experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring,

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