Assistant Professor - Management (HOD)

Company Name: Nextgen

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Management (HOD)

Department: Management

Timing: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM (Alternative Saturdays off)

Location: Mohali, Punjab (SGC)

Opportunity:

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced academic professional to join as an Assistant Professor in Management, who will also undertake the role of Head of Department (HOD). The ideal candidate will combine teaching and research excellence with strong leadership and administrative capabilities. The position requires balancing academic responsibilities with departmental management, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, research, and student development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver courses in Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Supervise student dissertations, projects, and internships.

• Continuously update teaching methods and course content in alignment with industry trends.

• Guide students in academic, career planning, and skill development.

• Conduct research and publish in reputed journals.

• Foster a research culture among faculty and students.

• Seek opportunities for funded projects, industry collaborations, and knowledge exchange.

• Lead the Management Department as Head of Department.

• Oversee faculty workload allocation, mentoring, and performance monitoring.

• Coordinate academic timetables, course planning, and departmental operations.

• Ensure compliance with university policies and statutory academic requirements.

• Drive departmental strategies, placement initiatives, and collaborations with industry/academia.

• Ensure smooth conduct of examinations, assessments, and academic audits.

• Implement quality improvement practices in teaching, learning, and research.

• Participate in institutional committees and decision-making processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Any UG Qualification + MBA in HR & Marketing.

• Experience - 4 - 7 yrs

• Experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, or coordination of courses will be an advantage.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and industry partners.

• Proven ability to mentor and inspire students to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and technologies in the Computer Science and Engineering domain.