Dean/Director

Chitkara University · Rajpura, India

Dean / Director – Digital Science & Management

Role Overview

The Dean/Director will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for the Digital Science & Management programs . The role requires a senior academic leader with strong expertise in curriculum design, accreditation frameworks, faculty development, and industry engagement to drive academic excellence and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, curriculum design, and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) initiatives
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning practices, and research culture
• Lead, mentor, and develop faculty teams while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards such as NAAC, NBA, and AACSB
• Build strong relationships with industry, government bodies, policymakers, and academic institutions
• Conceptualize and launch new programs, specializations, and academic initiatives in Digital Science & Management
• Represent the School at academic, industry, and policy forums

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong academic leadership and strategic vision
• Deep understanding of curriculum frameworks, accreditation, and quality assurance
• Sound knowledge of emerging digital technologies and their application in management education
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proven decision-making, problem-solving, and change-management capabilities

Eligibility & Experience

• Ph.D. in Management, Digital Technologies, Data Science, Information Systems, or a relevant discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration
• Prior leadership experience as Dean, Director, HoD, or Senior Faculty is preferred
• Experience with NAAC, NBA, and/or AACSB accreditation is highly desirable
• Strong industry and academic exposure in Digital Science & Management will be an advantage