Director Program & Stakeholders, Center for Retailing at SSE

About the Center for Retailing (CFR)
Center for Retailing (CFR) sets out to be an academic world leader for industry collaboration and thought leadership in retailing.

CFR envisions to be at the vanguard of business school education and research, contributing future leaders and impactful science-based insights that benefit the future of the retail industry. By attracting world class faculty, students, and corporate partners, we contribute to the future competitiveness of the retail industry as well as retail as an academic field.  

About the Role
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for a part-time position (50%) as Director Program and Stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the Center for Retailing. This position combines academic leadership with strategic stakeholder engagement. 

Responsibilities 

- Stakeholder Development, Center for Retailing. Lead and strengthen collaborations with external stakeholders, such as companies and organizations. Build long-term relationships to support the goals and vision of CFR.
- Outreach Activities, Center for Retailing. Plan and execute activities to enhance CFR’s visibility and impact within the retail sector. Initiate and manage events, workshops, and industry dialogues.
- Program Director, BSc Retail Management: Oversee the strategic development of the bachelor’s program in Retail Management. Ensure the program maintains high quality and prepares students for a dynamic job market.
- Teaching, BSc Retail Management: You will contribute as a teacher, sharing your expertise and inspiring the next generation of retail professionals.

Your profile
You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. You have a networking mindset and a natural ability to build and nurture relationships. You demonstrate pedagogical expertise and a strong commitment to student learning.

We value curiosity and innovation, particularly in the development of pedagogy. An openness to exploring new teaching methods and integrating emerging technologies is desirable. 

Requirements:
- A PhD in relevant field
- Strong experience in working with companies in higher education and research (various formats)
- Strong experience in teaching and developing courses for higher education

Meritorious: 
- Knowledge about/experience from using AI in education 
- Strong administrative skills and familiarity with academic environments. 

Other
This is a part-time position (50%), starting at the earliest in January 2025 (or as agreed), that offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of education, research, and organization. The position will initially be offered for a 3-year term, with the possibility of extension.

About Stockholm School of Economics 
The Stockholm School of Economics is ranked as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Through creativity and collaboration, the Stockholm School of Economics provides an environment where ambitious students and accomplished researchers meet to address contemporary challenges within business and economics, particularly those concerning sustainability, diversity and innovation.


Apart from delivering world class education within business and economics, SSE students are trained to be successful decision makers and leaders of the future. https://www.hhs.se/en/about-us/organization/mission-and-vision/


SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.