Director - Technical Courses

Location: Visnagar

Qualifications

Essential:  Ph.D. in Engineering & Technology / Computer Applications.

AND

Minimum 20 years in Teaching / Research / Industry out of which at least 5 years as Professor / equivalent pay level.

Desirable:  

Experience with NBA / NAAC accreditation, Innovation Ecosystems and NEP Implementation & Administration. Strong Publication record and Leadership in academic bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and standardize curriculum development across all technical programs.

Promote project-based learning, outcome-based education (OBE), and NEP 2020 compliance.

Build a research-oriented environment across technical departments.

Facilitate R&D projects, patents, consultancies, and startup incubation.

Support faculty and students in obtaining research grants from national and international agencies.

Ensure all technical programs meet standards of AICTE, UGC, NBA, and NAAC.

Manage institutional heads and support staff for seamless operation.

Guide the recruitment of technical faculty as per AICTE norms.

Encourage organization & participation in national conferences, symposiums, FDPs and tech fests like hackathons, coding contests, robotics clubs, and technology events.

Develop partnerships with industry for internships, placements, and sponsored research.

Ensure timely conduct of lectures, evaluations, exams, and academic counseling.