Dean of Academic Affairs

Now Hiring: Dean – Academic Affairs

📍 Location: Bahra University, Waknaghat, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh

🕒 Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role | Immediate Joiners Preferred

Role Overview

The Dean – Academic Affairs will be responsible for shaping and implementing academic strategies, curriculum design, faculty development, research promotion, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as UGC, AICTE, and other statutory bodies. This is a senior-level position reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all academic activities across schools and departments
• Develop, implement, and review academic policies, processes, and curriculum frameworks
• Ensure adherence to UGC/AICTE/BCI/PCI/COA and other regulatory norms
• Promote faculty development, mentoring, and performance enhancement programs
• Supervise the academic calendar, examination systems, and result processing
• Drive innovation in pedagogy, interdisciplinary programs, and digital learning initiatives
• Support institutional accreditations, audits, and academic quality assurance
• Foster research culture, academic collaborations, and international linkages
• Represent the university in academic councils, boards, and external forums
• Promote a student-centric academic environment across the university

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum

  15 years of experience

  in higher education, including at least

  5 years in an academic leadership role

  (Dean Academic Affairs)
• Proven track record in academic administration, policy development, NAAC/NBA accreditations, and strategic planning
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with NEP 2020 and digital transformation in higher education

Why Join Bahra University?

• Be part of a forward-thinking institution in the scenic hills of Himachal Pradesh
• Lead academic excellence and contribute to transformative growth in education
• Collaborate with an inspiring leadership team and committed faculty

Application Process

detailed CV and cover letter

careers@bahrauniversity.edu.in

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