Director School of Economics and Commerce Location: Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India Position Reports To: Dean / Vice Chancellor Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role Experience Level: Senior Academic & Administrative Leadership Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and academically accomplished professional to lead the School of Economics and Commerce as Director. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a strong academic background, proven administrative capabilities, and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. The Director will be instrumental in advancing the schools vision by providing academic direction, fostering innovation, and driving impactful learning outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the School in alignment with institutional goals. Supervise day-to-day academic operations including faculty and student engagement, curriculum execution, discipline, and scheduling. Lead curriculum design and development, ensuring academic programs meet global standards, industry relevance, and accreditation benchmarks. Guide the planning and implementation of academic calendars, faculty development initiatives, research agendas, and community engagement. Foster interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate cross-functional initiatives. Oversee faculty recruitment, mentorship, evaluation, and performance developmentemphasizing diversity and inclusion. Promote student exchange, internships, industry linkage programs, and entrepreneurship via incubation centres and centres of excellence. Facilitate research publications, journal development, and online/distance learning initiatives. Act as the representative of the School in academic, corporate, and community forums at national and international levels. Plan and conduct academic events including conferences, symposiums, and workshops annually. Coordinate with admissions, placements, and marketing teams to enhance institutional visibility and student intake. Ensure optimum utilization of resources including budget, library, labs, and e-learning tools. Key Qualifications Academic Credentials: Ph.D. in Economics, Commerce, Management, or related field from a reputed university. Experience: Minimum 1520 years of total academic experience, including at least 10 years as a professor and 3 years in academic leadership (Director/HOD) in recognized universities/colleges. Preferred: Exposure to corporate consulting, policy advisory, or industry-academia interface will be an added advantage. Essential Skills and Attributes Subject-specific expertise in Economics, Commerce, or allied domains. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and academic administration. Proven track record in curriculum development, academic planning, and faculty management. Familiarity with accreditation standards (NAAC, NBA, UGC, etc.) and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and decision-making skills with a collaborative, student-centric mindset. Excellent communication, networking, and people management capabilities. Ability to leverage industry networks for placements, MoUs, and corporate collaborations. Tech-savvy with a proactive approach to innovation in education.
