Academic Leaders – Retail Management, FinTech & Commerce

Chitkara Business School | Chitkara University, Punjab
About the Role
Chitkara Business School invites applications from experienced academic professionals with substantial prior industry exposure for leadership roles in:
• Retail Management
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Commerce

We 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.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide academic and strategic leadership for the respective domain.
• Develop curricula aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, and future workforce requirements.
• Build robust corporate partnerships for internships, live projects, placements, certifications, research, and industry-led learning.
• Integrate industry case studies, contemporary tools,



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

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

📌 Director(s) – Retail Management | FinTech | Commerce (Rajpura)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Rajpura