Professor/hod - Humanities

**Professor / Head of Department (HOD) - Humanities**

**Position Title**: Head of Department (HOD) - Humanities
**Location**: Bhopal (MP)

**Job Type**: Full-Time

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Leadership & Management**:

- Provide strategic leadership to the Humanities department, ensuring alignment with the institution’s overall academic goals.
- Lead, mentor, and manage faculty members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
- Monitor faculty performance, conduct regular assessments, and provide guidance for professional development.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational workflows.
- **Academic Oversight**:

- Ensure the development and implementation of a progressive and innovative curriculum in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, and other related humanities fields.
- Review and update course materials and syllabi to maintain relevance to current trends, research, and global issues.
- Promote the adoption of innovative teaching methods, including technology integration and interdisciplinary approaches.
- **Research & Development**:

- Encourage and support faculty members in their research endeavors, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
- Oversee research initiatives and facilitate collaborative projects across various disciplines within the humanities.
- Publish research findings and represent the department at academic conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- **Student Engagement & Success**:

- Foster an enriching learning environment that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and academic success.
- Address student concerns and act as a liaison between students and faculty to resolve academic and administrative issues.
- Oversee student advisory services, career guidance, and mentorship programs within the department.
- **Accreditation & Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders regarding department performance, achievements, and areas of improvement.
- **Community & Institutional Relations**:

- Establish strong relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, other academic institutions, and alumni.
- Represent the Humanities department in various institutional and public forums.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- **Educational Qualifications**:

- A Ph.D. in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or a related field.
- A Master's degree (MA) in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- **Professional Experience**:

- A minimum of **12-15 years** of experience in higher education, including at least **5 years in a leadership role** within a humanities department.
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and administration in the humanities field.
- Experience in curriculum design, faculty development, and departmental management.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage a diverse team of faculty and staff.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of proficiency in academic administration, including budgeting and resource management.
- Strong research capabilities and a publication record in relevant fields.
- Ability to foster a positive academic culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

**Desired Attributes**:

- Passion for humanities and lifelong learning.
- A collaborative mindset, able to work with multiple departments and external organizations.
- A vision for advancing the Humanities department’s role in shaping well-rounded, critical-thinking graduates.
- A commitment to continuous improvement in both academic and administrative domains.

**Application Process**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹97,063.61 per month

Work Location: In person