Dean Engineering

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Role Summary

Dean – Engineering

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic vision for Engineering programs (e.g., Computer Science , Data Science, Mechatronics depending on SSPU structure).
• Lead curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry skills, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards.
• Promote innovation in teaching methods, skill model , and lab-based pedagogy.

2. Faculty & Staff Administration

• Mentor, and evaluate faculty members across engineering disciplines.
• Facilitate faculty development, research mentorship, and performance improvement.
• Promote collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary projects.
• Ensure the quality teaching &implementation of skills curriculum.

3. Research, Innovation & Publications

• Strengthen research culture within the School of Engineering.
• Encourage research grants, publications, patents, and collaborations with government and industry.
• Oversee creation of research clusters, labs, and centers of excellence.

4. Industry Partnership & External Relations

• Build partnerships with industry, research institutes, and international universities.
• Facilitate internships, placements, guest lectures, and collaborative skill-based programs.
• Engage with advisory boards for continuous curriculum and skill upgrades based on technological /advancements.

6. Administration & Governance

• Oversee budgets, lab infrastructure, and resource planning for all engineering departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (UGC, relevant councils, state regulations).
• Represent the faculty of engineering in university committees, accreditation bodies, and audits.

Qualifications

Essential:

• PhD in a Engineering discipline

  (Computer Science, Electronics etc.).
• Minimum

  12–15 years of academic experience

  , including at least 5 to 8years in a leadership role (Dean /Associate Dean/Director)at University
• Strong record of research,patents,publication &funded projects .

Desirable:

• Experience in implementing skill-based or competency-based curriculum.
• Experience with accreditation processes (IQAC ,NAAC, NBA, regulatory councils).
• Proven leadership in establishing labs, research centers, or industry partnerships.

Skills & Attributes

• Visionary academic leadership and strategic planning ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to guide faculty and motivate students.
• Strong networking with industry, academia, and research bodies.
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.