Dean - Faculty of Law & Legal Studies

Job Description

Strategic & Visionary Leadership

• Spearhead the development and execution of a long-term strategic plan for the school/faculty.
• Shape the academic vision in alignment with Ganpat University's mission, NEP 2020, and global best practices.
• Cultivate a dynamic academic culture fostering interdisciplinary education, research, and innovation.

Academic Excellence

• Lead curriculum design, academic program development, and accreditation processes.
• Implement experiential learning models, industry-integrated pedagogy, and student-centered education.
• Promote academic rigor, ethics, and excellence across all programs.

Research & Innovation

• Encourage faculty and student-led research, innovation, startups, and IP generation.
• Facilitate research grants, industry partnerships, and international collaborations.
• Lead initiatives to establish Centers of Excellence and research labs.

Faculty Development & Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse and high-performing faculty team.
• Conduct regular faculty development programs, workshops, and leadership initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented academic environment.

Student Experience & Outcomes

• Enhance student engagement, life skills, and career readiness.
• Build systems for academic advising, internships, global exposure, and placements.
• Lead initiatives for international student recruitment and exchange programs.

Administrative Leadership

• Manage budgets, resource planning, infrastructure development, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure regulatory adherence to UGC, AICTE, PCI, NAAC, NBA, and Goa state education regulations.
• Prepare and implement strategic reports for internal and external stakeholders.

External Engagement & Partnerships

• Build strong industry-academic alliances, MoUs, and community outreach programs.
• Representing the university in academic forums, conferences, and international education fairs.
• Lead efforts to improve NIRF rankings, NAAC/NBA scores, and international accreditations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant field from a reputed national or international institution.
• At least 15 years of academic experience, with 5+ years in a senior academic leadership role (Dean, Associate Dean, or equivalent).
• A strong record of research publications, funded projects, and academic administration.
• Deep understanding of Indian and global higher education trends, especially NEP 2020.

Preferred Competencies: Dean – Faculty of Law & Legal Studies

1. Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Law or a related legal discipline from a reputed institution.
• Strong academic record with published research in national/international journals of repute.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, preferably at the level of Professor or Associate Dean/Dean.

2. Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Proven ability to lead and inspire faculty, staff, and students in a law school environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, curriculum development, and implementation of academic policies.
• Visionary leadership to promote innovation in legal education and align with contemporary legal trends and industry needs.

3. Administrative and Governance Skills

• Experience in managing academic programs, budgets, faculty recruitment, and accreditations (e.g., NAAC, UGC, BCI).
• Strong understanding of academic regulations, compliance requirements, and institutional governance.
• Ability to liaise effectively with university administration, external regulatory bodies, and legal institutions.

4. Research and Academic Excellence

• Strong research background with a consistent record of funded projects, scholarly publications, or policy contributions.
• Capability to promote a research culture within the faculty and mentor emerging scholars.
• Knowledge of contemporary legal issues including technology law, international law, constitutional law, etc.

5. Industry and Legal Fraternity Engagement

• Active networks within the legal profession – including judiciary, law firms, corporate legal departments, and regulatory bodies.
• Capacity to foster partnerships with legal institutions for internships, placements, and collaborative research.
• Understanding of trends in legal practice, and ability to bridge academic learning with professional application.

6. Student-Centric Approach

• Commitment to student development, welfare, and professional readiness.
• Ability to promote advocacy skills, legal ethics, and interdisciplinary legal education.
• Experience in enhancing student engagement through moot courts, legal aid clinics, and practical training modules.

7. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to represent the faculty in academic and professional forums.
• Collaborative and empathetic leadership style, with an inclusive and diverse approach.

8. Global Perspective

• Exposure to international legal systems, comparative law, or transnational education models.
• Ability to internationalize the curriculum and explore academic partnerships with global institutions.