Associate Dean-SOC

The Associate Dean of the School of Computing in Coimbatore, India, is a key academic and administrative leader who collaborates with the Dean to oversee daily operations, enhance academic quality, foster research, and ensure student success. Working closely with faculty, staff, and students is essential to uphold the school's mission and align its programs with institutional objectives. Responsibilities include: - Academic Leadership: Contributing to program development, implementation, and enhancement, coordinating curriculum planning, and promoting excellence in teaching and student engagement. - Faculty Development & Management: Supporting faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional growth, fostering an innovative academic environment, and monitoring compliance with academic policies. - Student Affairs: Overseeing student advisement processes, addressing academic issues, and encouraging student involvement in research, internships, and tech events. - Research & Innovation: Encouraging and facilitating research initiatives, promoting collaborations, and industry partnerships. - Administrative Duties: Contributing to strategic planning and budgeting, ensuring compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, and managing academic records and communications. - Liaison & Representation: Representing the school in university committees and external events, coordinating with other units, offices, and stakeholders. Qualifications required: - Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, with at least 3 years in academic administration. - Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to foster academic excellence and innovation. Desirable Skills: - Familiarity with accreditation standards such as NAAC and NBA. - Experience in curriculum development and digital education transformation. - Skill in managing diverse teams and facilitating decision-making. - Knowledge of emerging technologies in computing and education.,