Engineer Dean – School of Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

Ph.D. in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / or allied discipline) – Mandatory

Strong and consistent academic record throughout.

Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade).

Educational qualifications from reputed institutions preferred.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 15–20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration in higher education.

Must have served as Professor with significant academic leadership exposure.

Prior experience as Dean / Associate Dean / Head of Department / Academic Head is highly preferred.

Strong research profile with publications in reputed indexed journals (Scopus / SCI / UGC Care).

Proven experience in:

Securing research grants & funded projects

Consultancy assignments & industry collaborations

Leading accreditation processes (NBA / NAAC / AICTE compliance)

Experience in strategic academic planning and institutional development is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic & Strategic Leadership

Provide overall vision, leadership, and direction to the School of Engineering.

Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional goals.

Lead curriculum innovation in line with industry trends, emerging technologies, and global standards.

Ensure compliance with UGC / AICTE / NBA / NAAC regulations.

Faculty Leadership & Development

Lead recruitment, mentoring, and performance management of faculty members.

Foster a culture of academic excellence, research, and innovation.

Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across departments.

Research & Innovation

Strengthen research output, publications, patents, and funded projects.

Encourage consultancy and industry-sponsored research.

Develop research centers of excellence within the School.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Drive NBA / NAAC accreditation processes.

Implement Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework.

Ensure continuous quality improvement in teaching-learning processes.

Industry & Institutional Engagement

Build strong industry partnerships, MoUs, internships, and placement initiatives.

Represent the School in academic, corporate, and regulatory forums.

Support admissions growth and institutional branding.

Student & Infrastructure Development

Ensure high academic standards and student success.

Oversee laboratory modernization, research facilities, and academic infrastructure.

Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and incubation initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Research & consultancy incentives.

Support for funded projects and academic initiatives.

Additional institutional benefits as per policy.

Industry:

Higher Education / Academic Leadership

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Visionary academic leadership

Strategic planning & governance

Research excellence & funding acquisition

Accreditation expertise (NBA / NAAC)

Faculty mentoring & team building

Industry collaboration & revenue generation

Strong communication & stakeholder management skillsng