Dean Academics

Job Title: Dean - Academics

Location: Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India

About the Institution:

A distinguished private university located in Bengaluru North, Karnataka, committed to providing quality higher education across diverse disciplines. The institution fosters a vibrant academic environment that promotes innovation, cutting-edge research, and the holistic development of students. It is part of a reputed and well-established group of educational institutions in Bengaluru with a legacy of academic excellence.

The Opportunity:

The Dean Academics will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all academic functions of the university. This pivotal role is responsible for enhancing academic standards, driving excellence in teaching and research, and aligning institutional objectives with national and global benchmarks. The Dean will collaborate closely with faculty, administrative leadership, and industry partners to advance academic innovation and elevate student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for all academic programs, ensuring relevance, academic rigor, and alignment with institutional vision.
• Develop, review, and implement academic policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery across disciplines.
• Foster a vibrant academic culture focused on quality teaching, impactful research, and continuous learning.
• Promote interdisciplinary program development and academic integration.
• Guide faculty recruitment, development, appraisal, and capacity building.
• Oversee academic budgeting, planning, and effective resource utilization.
• Champion research excellence by facilitating faculty and student involvement in scholarly work.
• Encourage publication in high-impact journals, conference participation, and academic networking.
• Drive successful acquisition and management of research funding from national and international agencies.
• Support research guidance, especially at postgraduate and doctoral levels.
• Cultivate strong academic-industry partnerships for collaborative projects, internships, placements, and curriculum alignment.
• Leverage technology and modern pedagogical practices to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation, regulatory, and quality assurance standards (e.g., UGC, AICTE, NAAC).
• Represent the university's academic interests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead global academic collaborations, exchange programs, and benchmarking initiatives.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduation, Post-Graduation, and PhD (Doctorate) from academically prestigious institutions.
• Minimum 15 years of total academic and administrative work experience, including at least 5 years in a senior academic leadership role such as Principal, Vice Principal, Director, Dean, Associate Dean, or Head of Department in recognized universities or colleges.
• Distinguished academic record with a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed research publications, national/international conference presentations, and scholarly contributions.
• Proven success in securing competitive research grants and managing funded research projects.
• Experience guiding and mentoring postgraduate and doctoral research scholars.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, academic governance, and teaching innovation.
• Strong exposure to accreditation processes and academic quality assurance standards.
• Deep industry engagement, including live projects, consulting assignments, and curriculum-industry alignment.
• International academic or research exposure through collaborations, visiting scholar positions, or joint initiatives.
• Evidence of academic innovation, institutional development, and thought leadership.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and leadership skills.
• Passionate commitment to academic excellence, research culture, student success, and institutional vision.

This leadership role is ideal for an academic visionary who can bridge the worlds of academia, research, and industry, and elevate the institution to new heights of excellence.