Head Of Department - Business Analytics

Academic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the Business Analytics department. Design, develop, and continuously improve curriculum and course content in alignment with industry trends and academic best practices. Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. Promote the adoption of new technologies and tools (eg, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Machine Learning, AI). Faculty Management: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and teaching staff. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the department. Encourage faculty development through research, workshops, and training programs. Student Development: Oversee student academic progress, advising, and mentoring. Drive initiatives for internships, projects, and career placement support. Encourage student participation in competitions, conferences, and publications. Research Innovation: Promote and support faculty and student research initiatives. Facilitate research publications in peer-reviewe'd journals and conferences. Engage in consulting, funded research projects, and collaborations with industry and academia. Industry Interface: Develop partnerships with industry for curriculum development, guest lectures, and live projects. Liaise with industry experts to ensure course relevance and student readiness for real-world challenges. Administration Compliance: Manage departmental budgets, resources, and infrastructure. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance processes. Represent the department in academic councils and institutional meetings. Qualifications Experience: PhD in Business Analytics / Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science or a related field (preferred). Minimum 15-25 years of academic and/or industry experience, including teaching, research, and academic leadership roles. Strong portfolio of research publications and academic achievements. Proficiency in data analytics tools and platforms. Experience in curriculum design, academic administration, and faculty development. Skills and Attributes: Visionary leadership and strategic thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Ability to foster collaboration between academia and industry.