Director - Academics

Location: Visnagar

Qualifications

Essential:  A First Class Post Graduation Degree preferably in discipline of Engineering & Technology / Computer Application / Science & Technology from a recognized University / Institution.

AND

A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

AND

A minimum of 20 years of teaching/research/academic administration experience in a University/College/Institution of Higher Education, out of which at least 5 years shall be at the level of Professor or equivalent academic/administrative position.

The candidate should have substantial experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, academic planning, quality assurance, faculty development and institutional academic administration.

The candidate should have demonstrated experience in handling academic matters at University level, preferably in a multidisciplinary University or an institution of comparable academic standing.

Desirable:

Experience of working in a NAAC-accredited University, preferably an institution accredited with NAAC “A” Grade or above.

Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in implementation of UGC Regulations, NEP 2020, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), National Credit Framework (NCrF), Curriculum and Credit Frameworks, and other applicable higher education reforms.

Experience in NAAC accreditation, NIRF, GSIRF, IQAC, academic audits, institutional quality assurance and ranking-related activities.

Experience in academic governance, Board/Academic Council/Faculty/School-level committees, curriculum revision, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education.

Proven record of research publications, doctoral supervision, funded research projects, academic collaborations, patents/innovation and consultancy, as applicable.

Experience in academic administration involving faculty recruitment, workload planning, academic performance monitoring, examination systems and student progression.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements of UGC, AICTE and other statutory/professional regulatory bodies, as applicable to the University's academic programmes.

Strong leadership, communication, coordination, analytical and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

Academic Planning & Governance

Curriculum Development & Academic Programmes

Academic Quality Assurance

Faculty Development & Academic Performance

Teaching-Learning & Student Development

Research & Innovation

Regulatory Compliance

Academic Collaboration & External Linkages

Digital & Emerging Academic Initiatives

Academic Monitoring & Institutional Reporting

Institutional Leadership

Key Competency Expectations

Strategic Academic Leadership

Knowledge of UGC/AICTE and Higher Education Regulations

NAAC/NIRF/GSIRF and Quality Assurance Expertise

NEP 2020 Implementation

Curriculum & Academic Programme Development

Faculty Development & Academic Administration

Research & Innovation Orientation

Data-driven Academic Planning and Monitoring

Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management

Institutional Governance and Decision-Making

Ability to lead multidisciplinary academic environments