Academic Leaders – Retail Management, FinTech & Commerce

Chitkara Business School | Chitkara University, Punjab

About the Role

Chitkara Business School invites applications from experienced academic specialists 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 current 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

📌 Director S – Retail Management Fintech Commerce Pathankot
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Pathankot