Dean (School of Business)

Woxsen University invites applications from distinguished academic leaders for the position of Dean, Woxsen School of Business.This is an opportunity for an exceptional scholar and academic leader to shape the next phase of development of one of Woxsen University’s flagship schools and build a globally recognised business education and research institution from India.We are looking for a Dean who combines academic credibility, research excellence, institutional leadership and global ambition — someone capable of building an outstanding faculty, strengthening research, deepening international partnerships and creating a distinctive intellectual identity for the School.The OpportunityThe Dean will provide overall academic and strategic leadership to the Woxsen School of Business, working closely with University leadership, faculty, students, industry and international academic partners.The successful candidate will be expected to lead the School through its next stage of growth, with particular emphasis on:Academic ExcellenceDefine and execute the School's academic strategy and long-term positioning.Strengthen the quality, relevance and international standing of its programmes.Build a culture of academic excellence, intellectual independence and continuous innovation.Lead curriculum development and new programme creation aligned with emerging global business needs.Research & Knowledge CreationEstablish the School as a research-intensive and internationally visible business school.Attract and retain high-calibre faculty with strong research potential.Increase the quality, impact and international visibility of the School's research output.Develop research centres, laboratories, interdisciplinary initiatives and international collaborations.Encourage high-impact research in areas including AI, technology, entrepreneurship, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour, finance, sustainability and emerging-market business.Faculty & TalentBuild a world-class and internationally diverse faculty.Develop high-potential academic talent and future academic leaders.Create an environment that rewards research excellence, teaching quality, collaboration and intellectual contribution.Strengthen international faculty recruitment and visiting faculty networks.InternationalisationExpand strategic relationships with leading universities, business schools and international organisations.Develop opportunities for student mobility, joint programmes, visiting faculty, research collaboration and global executive education.Strengthen the School's international reputation and visibility.Industry & External EngagementBuild deep relationships with corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, family businesses and public institutions.Position the School as a source of research, executive education, consulting and thought leadership for industry.Strengthen the School's engagement with India's rapidly evolving business and technology ecosystem.Student ExperienceEnsure that students receive a rigorous, contemporary and globally relevant business education.Develop opportunities for experiential learning, entrepreneurship, international exposure and industry engagement.Build a strong student-led academic and professional ecosystem within the School.Rankings, Accreditation & ReputationLead the School's continued progress towards international accreditation and recognition.Strengthen its position in global and national business-school rankings.Build the School's reputation through high-quality research, faculty excellence, international partnerships, alumni outcomes and industry impact.Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a distinguished academic and proven academic leader with:A PhD or equivalent terminal degree from a recognised institution.A strong record of high-quality international research and publications.A demonstrated record of academic leadership as Dean, Associate Dean, Department/Area Chair, Director, Head or equivalent.Experience building faculty, programmes, research centres or academic institutions.Strong understanding of international business-school education and global academic trends.Experience with international accreditation, rankings and institutional development is highly desirable.Demonstrated ability to attract high-quality faculty and build productive academic teams.Strong international academic network and evidence of meaningful global engagement.Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder-management capabilities.The intellectual ambition and entrepreneurial mindset required to build rather than simply maintain an institution.Candidates with significant experience in leading internationally oriented business schools, particularly those who have worked across India and global academic systems, are especially encouraged to apply.The Ideal LeaderThe successful candidate will be more than an administrator.We are looking for someone who can think like a scholar, act like an institution builder and operate with the ambition of an entrepreneur.The Dean should be capable of articulating a distinctive answer to a fundamental question:What should a globally relevant business school from India look like over the next decade?