Principal- Management

Parul University; Surat; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parul University invites applications for the position of Principal – Faculty of Management. The University seeks an accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in management education, research, academic administration, industry engagement, and institutional development to lead the Faculty of Management towards excellence in business education and professional development.

The Principal will steer curriculum relevance, strengthen research and professional development, build industry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Management / relevant discipline from a recognised University.
• MBA / relevant postgraduate qualification with excellent academic record.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in teaching, research, industry, or academic administration in management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership / administrative roles such as Principal, Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Professor, Head of Department, or equivalent.
• Significant research contributions, publications, funded projects, consultancy, and academic achievements.
• Eligibility as per applicable UGC / statutory norms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for management programmes, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement.
• Ensure curriculum relevance to emerging business trends, industry requirements, and professional standards.
• Promote case-based learning, experiential education, and interdisciplinary teaching.
• Strengthen academic delivery across management specialisations.
• Promote high-quality research publications, funded projects, books, consultancy, and case studies.
• Encourage research in Finance, Marketing, HRM, Operations, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy.
• Foster a culture of research excellence and continuous learning.
• Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Encourage faculty participation in conferences, FDPs, research projects, and industry interactions.
• Oversee placement initiatives and corporate engagement.
• Establish partnerships with corporates, professional bodies, and financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with UGC, NAAC, NIRF and regulatory requirements.
• Lead accreditation, ranking, audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Drive student enrolment, institutional growth, and academic excellence.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Research administration

Industry engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in Management

MBA

Job description

Principal – Faculty of Management

Location: Ahmedabad / Surat

Position Overview

Parul University invites applications for the position of Principal – Faculty of Management. The University seeks an accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in management education, research, academic administration, industry engagement, and institutional development to lead the Faculty of Management towards excellence in business education and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for management programmes, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement.
• Ensure curriculum relevance to emerging business trends, industry requirements, and professional standards.
• Promote case-based learning, experiential education, and interdisciplinary teaching.
• Strengthen academic delivery across management specialisations.

Research & Innovation

• Promote high-quality research publications, funded projects, books, consultancy, and case studies.
• Encourage research in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy.
• Facilitate national and international research collaborations.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and management research.

Faculty Development

• Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Encourage faculty participation in conferences, FDPs, research projects, and industry interactions.
• Foster a culture of research excellence and continuous learning.

Student Development

• Promote internships, live projects, industry exposure, and management development activities.
• Strengthen placement initiatives and corporate engagement.
• Encourage entrepreneurship, leadership development, and professional competencies.
• Promote student participation in competitions, business simulations, and research activities.

Industry & Corporate Relations

• Establish partnerships with corporates, business organisations, financial institutions, and professional bodies.
• Facilitate guest lectures, corporate training, consultancy, and collaborative projects.
• Strengthen industry-academia interactions and placement opportunities.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with applicable UGC, NAAC, NIRF, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Lead accreditation, ranking, academic audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Monitor academic standards and institutional performance.

Administration & Governance

• Oversee academic planning, budgeting, resource management, and administrative operations.
• Coordinate with University leadership and relevant authorities.
• Drive student enrolment, institutional growth, and academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in Management / relevant discipline from a recognised University.
• MBA / relevant postgraduate qualification with an excellent academic record.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in teaching, research, industry, or academic administration in management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership / administrative roles such as Principal, Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Professor, Head of Department, or equivalent.
• Significant research contributions, publications, funded projects, consultancy, and academic achievements.
• Proven experience in academic administration, accreditation, and institutional development.
• Eligibility as per applicable UGC / statutory norms.