Dean - School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE)

Job Title

Dean - School Of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE)

Job Location

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary of Job:

The role plays an important part in leading and managing overall school & staff members of the School.

The dean shall be responsible for the administration and efficient conduct of the educational program of the school and for integrating the plans of the school with those of the university.

Job Responsibilities :

Leading the school and ensuring objectives of the school and University are met.

Ensuring the school achieves excellence in academics through innovative teaching methodologies; up-gradation of existing staff, and proactive changes in curriculum and assessment methodologies.

Evaluating existing courses, and their relevance and suggesting improvements within guidelines.

Based on industry requirements conceive, design, develop and implement new courses ensuring all regulatory requirements.

Encourage and enhance research within the school. Encourage the team to focus and guide research students and/or projects.

Mentoring and guiding Ph.D. scholars.

Sharing and adopting best practices from other schools.

Evaluate assessment criteria and suggest changes as and when required.

Regular monitoring of Regulatory guidelines/procedures defined by Authorities / Management.

Ensure proper documentation as per regulatory guidelines in collaboration with Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar.

Lead regulatory audits and other investigations as and when required.

Responsible for upholding culture through communication, positive approach, and inculcating and maintaining strong ethical standards.

Actively participate in the admission process from inception to execution in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders.

Primary (KRA's) :

• Manage internships/field studies/ education tour/ Institutional visits

• Manage administrative functions of School of Design & Visual Arts

• Lead & manage the day-to-day operations

• Guide marketing team for better quality enrolments and increase numbers

• Ensure and lead the development and implementation of research strategy

Skill Set :

• Strong Academic, Leadership, and Administrative skills.

• Excellent Communication Skills (Both verbal & written)

• Conflict Management

• Strategic Thinking

• Excellent Time Management Skills

• A commitment to shared governance, cultural diversity, and the enthusiasm to embrace collaborative global initiatives

Education Qualification & Experience :

Should have a Ph.D. and should be an outstanding scholar who has made significant contributions to the knowledge in his concerned/allied/relevant discipline.

Should be an eminent scholar with a doctoral degree actively engaged in research with ten years of experience in teaching and /or research at the University/National level institutions including experience in guiding research at the doctoral level, with outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization, a minimum of 6 research publications in the peer-reviewed/ UGC listed journals and a total research score of 120.

Contribution to educational innovations such as designing of new curriculum and/ or outstanding performing achievement in the field of specialization.

OR

Ten years of experience in holding regular regional/national exhibitions/workshops with evidence;

Significant contributions in the field of specialization and ability to guide research;

Participation in National/International Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops and/or recipient of National/International Awards/ Fellowships; and

Ability to explain with logical reasoning the subject concerned and adequate knowledge to teach theory with illustrations in the said discipline.

Preferably not more than 62 years of age