Associate Professor – Commerce & Management (Discipline Lead)

Position Summary

The Associate Professor – Commerce & Management will hold a senior academic position within the Business School and will also be Discipline Lead, contributing to high-quality teaching, curriculum leadership, research, and academic governance.

The role involves delivering and leading programs in commerce and management disciplines, fostering an engaging learning environment, mentoring faculty, and strengthening industry-academic collaborations. The appointee will also contribute to impactful research and academic innovation aligned with the University’s strategic goals.

Indicative Areas of Expertise

• Commerce (Accounting, Finance, Taxation)
• Business Management & Strategy
• Marketing, Digital Marketing & Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Business Analytics & Decision-Making
• Financial Technology (FinTech) & Digital Finance
• Corporate Governance, Ethics & Business Law
• Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate commerce and management programs
• Facilitate learning through face-to-face, online, and blended modes
• Develop engaging teaching materials, case studies, and applied learning experiences
• Lead curriculum design, development, and continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment with global academic standards and industry needs
• Coordinate subjects/units and mentor junior faculty members
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputed academic journals
• Contribute to the University’s research strategy and impact agenda
• Lead or collaborate on research projects and academic initiatives
• Build strong industry partnerships and collaborations
• Integrate industry practices into teaching and curriculum
• Support internships, live projects, and experiential learning
• Supervise postgraduate research students (Masters/PhD)
• Provide academic mentoring and career guidance to students
• Participate in assessment, moderation, and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to academic governance and institutional committees
• Support international collaborations and partnerships
• Ensure compliance with academic policies, accreditation, and quality standards

Qualifications & Selection Criteria

• Ph.D. in Commerce, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline from a recognised and reputable university.
• Demonstrated record of academic excellence, including high-quality teaching, research publications, and curriculum development.
• Substantial experience in higher education, preferably within well-regarded national or international institutions.
• Proven leadership experience in academic roles (e.g., Program Lead, Discipline Lead, Head of Department, or equivalent), with the ability to mentor faculty and drive academic initiatives.
• Strong industry engagement and the ability to build partnerships that enhance student learning and employability outcomes.
• Experience in academic governance, accreditation processes, and quality assurance frameworks is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural academic environment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• Updated Resume (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Details of Teaching Specialisation & Academic Role

For any concerns while submitting your application, please email: careers@daskalos.com