Director - Academics

QualificationsEssential: A First Class Post Graduation Degree preferably in discipline of Engineering & Technology / Computer Application / Science & Technology from a recognized University / Institution.ANDA Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.ANDA minimum of 20 years of teaching/research/academic administration experience in a University/College/Institution of Higher Education, out of which at least 5 years shall be at the level of Professor or equivalent academic/administrative position.The candidate should have substantial experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, academic planning, quality assurance, faculty development and institutional academic administration.The candidate should have demonstrated experience in handling academic matters at University level, preferably in a multidisciplinary University or an institution of comparable academic standing.Desirable:Experience of working in a NAAC-accredited University, preferably an institution accredited with NAAC “A” Grade or above.Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in implementation of UGC Regulations, NEP 2020, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), National Credit Framework (NCrF), Curriculum and Credit Frameworks, and other applicable higher education reforms.Experience in NAAC accreditation, NIRF, GSIRF, IQAC, academic audits, institutional quality assurance and ranking-related activities.Experience in academic governance, Board/Academic Council/Faculty/School-level committees, curriculum revision, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education.Proven record of research publications, doctoral supervision, funded research projects, academic collaborations, patents/innovation and consultancy, as applicable.Experience in academic administration involving faculty recruitment, workload planning, academic performance monitoring, examination systems and student progression.Knowledge of regulatory requirements of UGC, AICTE and other statutory/professional regulatory bodies, as applicable to the University's academic programmes.Strong leadership, communication, coordination, analytical and decision-making abilities.ResponsibilitiesAcademic Planning & GovernanceCurriculum Development & Academic ProgrammesAcademic Quality AssuranceFaculty Development & Academic PerformanceTeaching-Learning & Student DevelopmentResearch & InnovationRegulatory ComplianceAcademic Collaboration & External LinkagesDigital & Emerging Academic InitiativesAcademic Monitoring & Institutional ReportingInstitutional LeadershipKey Competency ExpectationsStrategic Academic LeadershipKnowledge of UGC/AICTE and Higher Education RegulationsNAAC/NIRF/GSIRF and Quality Assurance ExpertiseNEP 2020 ImplementationCurriculum & Academic Programme DevelopmentFaculty Development & Academic AdministrationResearch & Innovation OrientationData-driven Academic Planning and MonitoringStrong Communication and Stakeholder ManagementInstitutional Governance and Decision-MakingAbility to lead multidisciplinary academic environments