Director(s) Retail Management | FinTech | Commerce

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 strong 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 industry practices and technologies into meaningful student learning.
• Strong corporate network and experience in industry–academia collaboration will be highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will be an academic leader who brings deep industry experience, strong corporate connections, and a passion for building future-ready business programmes.