Faculty

Thefela; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thefela invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Management. The role focuses on academic excellence, industry integration, research growth, and student outcomes, with a mandate to strengthen reputation and accreditation readiness.

The successful candidate will drive curriculum innovation, faculty development, partnerships with industry, and international collaborations, while championing outcome-based education and NEP 2020 alignment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management or related field from a reputed university.
• MBA or equivalent management qualification.
• Minimum 15 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience.
• At least 3–5 years in a leadership role (Dean/Associate Dean/HoD/Director).
• Proven track record of leadership, research contributions, and industry collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in developing and executing management programs across domains.
• Ensure compliance with university regulations and NEP 2020.
• Drive curriculum innovation with experiential learning, live projects, case studies, and simulations.
• Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, and development; build research-active teams.
• Forge industry partnerships for internships, live projects, and placements; align curriculum with industry needs.
• Promote applied research, publications, and funded projects; encourage consulting and executive education.
• Oversee student advising, mentoring, and career support; track outcomes and alumni engagement.
• Contribute to rankings, accreditations (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AACSB) and brand building.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Industry network

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

NEP 2020 knowledge

Global trends in management education

Education

PhD in Management or related field

MBA or equivalent management qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary academic leader to serve as Dean of the School of Management. The Dean will be responsible for academic excellence, industry integration, research growth, faculty development, student outcomes, and institutional reputation. The ideal candidate will bring strong academic credentials, leadership experience, and deep understanding of modern management education aligned with industry expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

Provide strategic leadership in developing and executing academic programs in management, business, entrepreneurship, analytics, finance, HR, marketing, and emerging domains.
Ensure compliance with university, UGC, AICTE, and NEP 2020 regulations.
Drive curriculum innovation, integrating experiential learning, live projects, case studies, and simulations.

Faculty Leadership

Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, appraisal, and development.
Build a high-quality, research-active, and industry-engaged faculty team.
Encourage faculty participation in research, consultancy, publications, and funded projects.

Industry Engagement & Placement

Forge partnerships with industry, corporates, and professional bodies for internships, live projects, and placements.
Actively collaborate with corporate leaders to align curriculum with current and future industry needs.
Build advisory boards comprising leading industry practitioners.

Research, Consulting & Grants

Promote applied research, publications, conferences, and knowledge dissemination.
Encourage faculty to engage in consulting assignments and executive education.
Facilitate collaborations with international universities, research organizations, and government agencies.

Student Development

Ensure strong academic advising, mentoring, and career support for students.
Oversee development of student-run clubs, incubation centers, and entrepreneurial activities.
Implement systems to track student outcomes, alumni engagement, and employer feedback.

Institutional Development

Contribute to rankings, accreditations (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AACSB), and brand building.
Support university-level strategic initiatives, internationalization, and inter-disciplinary programs.

Candidate Profile

Education

PhD in Management or related field from a reputed university.
MBA or equivalent management qualification.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience.
At least 3-5 years in a leadership role (Dean/Associate Dean/HoD/Director).
Proven track record of academic leadership, research contributions, and industry collaborations.
Prior experience in leading large faculty teams and academic programs.
Exposure to outcome-based education, international collaborations, and accreditation processes.

Skills & Attributes

Visionary leadership with strong execution capability.
Industry network and corporate connects.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to scale programs and brand.
Strong understanding of NEP 2020, global trends in management education, and emerging areas like business analytics, digital transformation, ESG, AI in business, etc.