Associate Dean - Engineering

Job Title: Associate Dean – School of Engineering

Institution: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru

Department: School of Engineering

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Position Type: Full-Time, Senior Academic Leadership

Position Summary:

Associate Dean – School of Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Assist the Dean in developing and executing the School’s academic vision and strategic plan.
• Oversee curriculum design, development, and implementation aligned with NEP 2020 and emerging technologies.
• Ensure continuous improvement in teaching-learning processes, accreditation, and quality assurance.
• Promote interdisciplinary programs and digital learning initiatives.

Research & Innovation

• Encourage faculty and student research in cutting-edge areas such as AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud Computing, and related domains.
• Facilitate research funding through government and industry collaborations.
• Support the establishment of research centers, innovation hubs, and incubation programs.

Faculty Development

• Mentor faculty in pedagogy, research, publications, and career growth.
• Drive faculty recruitment, appraisal, and capacity-building programs.
• Promote a culture of excellence, ethics, and teamwork.

Industry & Outreach

• Strengthen partnerships with industry, research organizations, and international universities.
• Support internships, placements, and joint projects with industry partners.
• Organize conferences, workshops, and expert lectures to enhance industry-academia linkages.

Administration

• Contribute to policy formulation, budgeting, and governance of the School.
• Manage academic schedules, performance reviews, and compliance with regulatory bodies (AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC).
• Represent the School in university committees and external forums as delegated by the Dean.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in

  Computer Science & Engineering

  ,

  Information Technology

  , or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum

  15-20 years of academic/industry experience

  , with at least

  5 years in a senior administrative or leadership role

  (such as HoD, Professor, or Associate Dean).
• Proven track record in

  research publications

  ,

  funded projects

  ,

  patents

  , or

  innovative academic initiatives

  .
• Strong understanding of academic governance, accreditation, and higher education policy frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Visionary leadership with a commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Experience in implementing NEP 2020 frameworks and outcome-based education (OBE).
• Ability to leverage technology for education and research management.
• Strong network with academia, industry, and professional bodies (IEEE, ACM, ISTE, etc.).

Remuneration

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, as per University norms.

Date: 31-10-2025

Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar

Pro Chancellor, DSU