Director, Business School

About the Institution

design thinking, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning

Role Overview

The Director will be the academic and strategic leader responsible for positioning the business school as a hub for innovation and experiential learning. You will lead curriculum design, foster industry collaboration, mentor faculty and students, and shape the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary academic leadership aligned with experiential and entrepreneurial learning.
• Lead the development and delivery of design-thinking-led pedagogy.
• Build robust industry-academia linkages through projects, internships, mentorships, and guest lectures.
• Mentor students on startup ideas, business plans, and real-world problem-solving.
• Introduce and oversee hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Guide program development in project/product/program management domains.
• Lead faculty recruitment, training, and development.
• Represent the school in academic forums, corporate meetings, and startup ecosystems.
• Drive accreditation, quality assurance, and strategic institutional development.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Master's or PhD in Management/Entrepreneurship/Innovation or related fields.
• Experience teaching or mentoring in a higher education institution.
• Strong industry background in project/product/program management or innovation.
• Passion for student engagement and transformation.
• Demonstrated success in institution building or strategic academic roles.

Preferred:

• Certification or experience in Design Thinking.
• Entrepreneurial experience or mentoring in startup ecosystems.
• Exposure to national/international education reforms (NEP 2020, AACSB, NBA, NAAC).

Why Join Us?

• Leading one of India’s most progressive business school initiatives.
• Shaping the future of experiential business education in a Tier 2 city with high potential.
• Enjoying academic freedom, leadership autonomy, and a strong support system.
• Collaborating with a committed leadership team focused on impact and innovation.