Dean/Associate Dean - School of Business - IIM

About University's School of Business:

Universitys School of Business has established itself as a vibrant hub for transformative liberal education. Committed to providing a unique blend of industry-oriented business education and interdisciplinary learning, we equip our students with core business competencies alongside essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership. This holistic approach prepares our graduates to thrive in today's dynamic global landscape, shaping future-ready leaders who navigate complexities, drive innovation, and create meaningful impacts.

Core Responsibilities:

- Academic Strategy: Provide exceptional strategic leadership to the schools academic and research agenda.

- Faculty Mentorship: Recruit, mentor, and support faculty members to pursue high-impact research.

- Research & Grants: Facilitate grant acquisition and foster competitive interdisciplinary research collaborations.

- Ecosystem Growth: Grow dedicated research centers, laboratories, and modern academic degree programs.

- Industry Partnerships: Foster deep industry partnerships, internships, and dynamic entrepreneurship pathways.

- Student Success: Actively promote student success, pedagogical innovation, and experiential learning.

- Global Exposure: Strengthen global institutional linkages and attract active visiting faculty engagement.

- Administration: Lead institutional accreditations, national/international rankings, budgeting, and overall school administration initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Education: Ph.D. in a relevant area- preferably Finance, Marketing, Business Management, or Human Resource Management-obtained from an institution within the Top 200 in the QS World University Rankings. We are specifically looking for candidates with an Ph.D. from an IIM, or those who have significant tenure as faculty members or leadership figures within the IIM ecosystem or top-tier global business schools.

- Experience Tenure: A minimum of 10 - 15 years of professional experience spanning academia, an elite corporate setup, or a premier research sector.

- Prior Leadership Roles: Proven, demonstrable track record in clear academic or corporate leadership positions (e.g., Department Head, Program Director, Center Chair, or senior corporate executive).

- Academic Standing: Candidates must currently hold or be fully eligible for appointment as an Associate Professor or Full Professor.

- Research Track Record: A demonstrated, verified record of significant research contributions alongside securing competitive grants and leading funded research projects.

- Academic Leadership: Proven experience running or managing large departments/schools/centers, developing or revising academic programs, and building research ecosystems, labs, or innovation initiatives.

- Outreach Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, collaborate closely with industry bodies, and promote ongoing community engagement.

Application Documents Required:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials compiled as a single ZIP file:

1. Comprehensive Cover Letter

2. Candidates detailed Vision Statement for the School of Business

3. Exhaustive Curriculum Vitae (CV)