HOD - Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership: - Provide academic and professional leadership to the School. - Lead curriculum development, implementation, and periodic review in alignment with university standards. - Ensure programs meet accreditation requirements and professional benchmarks. - Promote high-quality teaching, skilling, and research activities. - Align programs with current industry demands and workforce needs. - Drive regular revisions of course offerings through external reviews and feedback. Administrative & Compliance Duties: - Ensure compliance with UGC norms and university academic policies. - Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to design industry-relevant certifications and programs. - Manage the School's annual budget and operational planning. - Ensure all departmental operations adhere to university governance and policy frameworks. - Contribute to institutional goals including admissions targets and strategic initiatives. Faculty & Student Management: - Supervise faculty recruitment, performance evaluations, and professional development. - Facilitate faculty upskilling, research output, and industry certifications. - Mentor students and promote academic engagement, extracurricular participation, and industry readiness. - Foster an inclusive and progressive academic culture for both faculty and students. Industry Engagement: - Partner with hospitality and tourism industry stakeholders to enrich course delivery and exposure. - Organize workshops, conferences, and outreach initiatives to strengthen industry-academia linkages. - Facilitate on-the-job learning and live industry projects for students. - Identify and align certifications to enhance student employability. - Invite industry experts for seminars, masterclasses, and guest lectures. -