Dean Engineering

The Dean-Engineering, will lead the academic, research, and strategic initiatives of the Engineering programs at CGC University. The role requires an accomplished academic leader with the ability to drive program excellence, build industry linkages, enhance research output, and strengthen the schools academic reputation nationally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

Provide strategic direction for curriculum planning, program development, and academic innovation across UG, PG & Doctoral programs.

Ensure alignment with NEP 2020, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), and accreditation standards (NBA/NAAC).

Promote interdisciplinary learning, industry-integrated coursework, and emerging technology-driven pedagogy.

2. Research & Innovation

Strengthen research culture and promote high-quality publications in indexed journals (Scopus / SCI).

Set targets and drive extramural research grants, consultancy, and sponsored projects (SERB, DST, AICTE, MSME, CSIR etc.).

Support establishment of Centers of Excellence, incubation cells, and IP / patent filing ecosystem.

3. Talent & Faculty Development

Lead recruitment of faculty from reputed institutions (IITs/NITs/Top NIRF institutions).

Mentor faculty for professional growth, research output, and leadership development.

Implement performance management systems and academic audits.

4. Student Success & Engagement

Ensure holistic student development with focus on employability, internships, and experiential learning.

Collaborate with Training & Placement Cell to enhance placement quality and diversity.

Encourage student clubs, competitions, research forums, hackathons, and innovation culture.

5. External & Industry Partnerships

Develop strong collaborations with industry, research organizations, national laboratories, international universities, and professional bodies (IEEE, ASME, IEI, SAE).

Promote joint research, faculty exchanges, internships, and global learning programs.

6. Governance & Administration

Manage academic operations, budgeting, workload planning, infrastructure development, and resource utilization.

Ensure regulatory compliance with UGC, AICTE, PCI, and state guidelines. Represent the School in committees, academic councils, and institutional leadership forums.

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Qualifications & Experience

Ph.D. in Engineering (ECE/ CSE/Mechanical / Civil) from a recognized university (preferably from IIT/NIT/Institute of National Importance).

Minimum 20- 25 years of academic experience including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Dean / HoD / Director).

Strong track record of research publications, funded projects, patents, or industry collaboration.

Proven ability to lead large teams and drive academic excellence.

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Key Competencies

Visionary leadership and strategic thinking

Strong academic and research orientation

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to inspire faculty and students

Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Apply at Umang.hr@cgcuniversity.in or can contact at 8360367050