Director - UITTR

About the Role

Designation: Director Department: University Institute of Teachers Training and Research (UITTR). Chandigarh University is seeking an experienced academic leader to lead the University Institute of Teachers Training and Research (UITTR). The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in teacher education, academic administration, research, curriculum development, and faculty leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead academic programmes in teacher education, including B.Ed., M.Ed., integrated teacher education programmes, and Ph.D., as applicable.Drive curriculum development in alignment with NEP 2020, NCTE regulations, and UGC guidelines.Lead faculty development, mentoring, and academic capacity-building initiatives.Promote research, publications, funded projects, and academic collaborations.Oversee academic quality assurance, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and institutional development.Strengthen pedagogical innovation, digital learning, and student development.Manage departmental operations, academic planning, and institutional performance.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Education or a relevant allied discipline from a recognized university.M.Ed. with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, as applicable.Minimum 10–15 years of teaching and research experience, preferably in higher education or teacher education.At least 3–5 years of academic leadership or administrative experience as Director, Dean, Principal, HoD, or equivalent.Strong research profile and knowledge of NEP 2020, NCTE regulations, UGC guidelines, and academic quality assurance.

Required Skills

Academic leadership and strategic planningTeacher education and pedagogical innovationCurriculum design and outcome-based educationResearch and faculty developmentAccreditation and regulatory complianceTeam leadership and stakeholder management