Dean – Online Education

Required/Mandatory Skills

• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end academic process, including Curriculum Design, Content Development, Pedagogy, Assessments, Learner Support, Quality Assurance, and Stakeholder Management.
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration at senior levels (Professor).
• Proven track record of compliance with UGC-ODL and AICTE regulations.
• Expertise in LMS platforms with emphasis on Indian educational contexts.
• Knowledge of the Indian higher education system and inclusive education practices.
• Experience with NAAC accreditation processes and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Understanding of NEP 2020 implementation requirements for online education.
• Ability to manage external academic audits and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of traditional Indian pedagogical methods and their integration with modern technology.
  

Desirable Skills

• Train Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in culturally appropriate online content development.
• Facilitate faculty exchange programs with international universities for online education best practices.
• Knowledge of Industry Trends and compliance with evolving UGC-ODL and AICTE regulations for online education.
• Able to collaborate with corporate partners for internships, placements, and industry projects
• Able to create vernacular language support systems for non-English speaking students if required.
• Mentor business development teams for revenue generation while maintaining accessibility and affordability.
• Identify opportunities for international collaborations and student exchange programs.
• Explore funding opportunities through government schemes and international development organizations.
• Support government initiatives for digital education transformation at the state and national levels.
• Experience with government educational initiatives (SWAYAM, NPTEL, or similar platforms).
• Collaboration with government research organizations like CSIR, DRDO for educational technology development.
  

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. in any academic discipline, preferably in Engineering & Technology from a UGC-Recognized University.
• Minimum 15 years of teaching/research experience in higher education with at least 5 years in Online Education.
  

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DIT University's Online Education Program(s) in alignment with ODL guidelines by UGC and other statutory organizations
• Lead comprehensive Curriculum Design initiatives, ensuring alignment with UGC prescribed syllabi and industry needs.
• Oversee eLearning content development and delivery across LMS platforms (CANVAS/BLACKBOARD/ MOODLE) with multilingual capabilities.
• Implement robust online proctoring and evaluation systems compliant with UGC examination guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with UGC regulations for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs
• Create and maintain technical infrastructure for content design, development, deployment, and delivery compliant with Digital India initiatives.
• Oversee ERP system integration with University information systems and government portals.
• Lead ICT transition initiatives, ensuring accessibility for differently-abled students as per UGC guidelines.
• Design faculty training programs for online pedagogy.
• Implement data protection measures complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Manage educational technology stack supporting vernacular language content delivery.
• Collaborate with government initiatives such as SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) for MOOC development and delivery.
• Establish partnerships with NPTEL, IGNOU, and other national educational technology initiatives.
• Align online programs with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 requirements for skill-based education.
• Integrate industry certifications and skill development programs leading to degree offerings.
• Implement Credit Transfer and Accumulation System in alignment with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
• Develop continuing education and lifelong learning programs for working professionals.
• Establish industry advisory boards for program relevance and employability enhancement.
• Coordinate with the University's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for continuous improvement.
• Develop comprehensive student support services addressing diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Monitor student satisfaction through feedback mechanisms and implement improvement strategies.
• Participate in national and international conferences on online education and digital transformation.
• Plan for the manpower requirements and help in hiring
  

Interested candidates are requested to apply through the below-mentioned link