Leadership Positions- Chitkara Business School

Position Titles

• Dean – BBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence with minor in Fintech
• Dean/Director – MBA in Finance
• Dean / Director – MBA in Data Sciences and AI

Role Overview

The Dean will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for the assigned undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs. The role requires a senior academic leader with strong domain expertise, experience in curriculum design, accreditation, faculty leadership, and stakeholder engagement to drive academic excellence and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, curriculum design, and outcome-based education initiatives
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and research
• Lead, mentor, and develop faculty teams; promote interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (NAAC / NBA / AACSB)
• Build strong linkages with industry, government bodies, policymakers, and academia
• Conceptualize and launch new programs, specializations, and academic initiatives
• Represent the school in academic, industry, and policy forums

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong academic leadership and strategic vision
• Deep understanding of curriculum frameworks, accreditation, and quality assurance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven decision-making, problem-solving, and change management capabilities

Eligibility & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration
• Prior leadership experience (Dean / Director / HoD / Senior Faculty) preferred
• Experience with NAAC, NBA, and/or AACSB accreditation is highly desirable