Associate Dean - School of Business

Pearl Academy · India

Lead the Future of Business Education | Associate Dean – School of Business | Pearl Academy

Are you a visionary academic leader who believes business education should be as dynamic as the industries it serves?

About Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy is one of India's leading institutions in Design, Fashion, Creative Business, and Media. With a strong industry-integrated learning approach, Pearl Academy is committed to nurturing future-ready professionals through innovation, experiential learning, industry collaborations, and academic excellence.

What You'll Do

As Associate Dean, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic and academic vision of the School of Business by:

• Leading curriculum design, planning, and execution aligned with emerging industry trends.
• Building and mentoring a high-performing faculty team.
• Delivering an engaging and future-focused learning experience.
• Strengthening partnerships with industry, startups, consulting firms, and corporate leaders.
• Mentoring students to enhance employability, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership capabilities.
• Driving research, innovation, academic quality, and departmental growth.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience across academia and/or industry.
• Proven academic leadership experience with expertise in curriculum development and faculty management.
• Strong industry network and corporate engagement experience.
• Passion for mentoring future leaders and building high-impact academic programs.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Why Pearl Academy?

✨ Opportunity to shape one of India's leading creative and business education institutions.

✨ Collaborate with industry leaders and an accomplished academic community.

✨ Drive innovation in business education through experiential and interdisciplinary learning.

✨ Influence the careers of future business professionals while contributing to institutional growth.

Interested? We'd love to connect.

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