Dean - School Of Applied Sciences

Dean School of Applied Sciences

Job Title: Dean School of Applied Sciences

Reports To: Vice Chancellor, REVA University

Reportees: HOD’s and Professor’s

Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

Position Overview

The Dean of the School of Applied Sciences will provide visionary academic and administrative leadership to the departments (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry). The role is responsible for strategic planning, academic excellence, research advancement, faculty development, and fostering industry and international collaborations to position the school as a leader in applied sciences and interdisciplinary research.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Develop, implement, and oversee curriculum for Sciences disciplines in alignment with UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and global standards.
• Promote innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary learning, and technology-enabled teaching.
• Ensure continuous curriculum upgradation to meet emerging industry and research needs.

Research & Innovation

• Foster a strong research culture within the School through funded projects, publications, and patents.
• Encourage faculty and student participation in research consortia, conferences, and knowledge networks.
• Facilitate research centers of excellence in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data-driven Life Sciences, and allied fields.

Faculty & Student Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty members for academic and research growth.
• Promote student-centered learning, internships, and career development initiatives.
• Encourage entrepreneurial and innovation-driven projects among students and faculty.

Industry & International Collaborations

• Build collaborations with biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, IT, and data-science sectors.
• Develop partnerships with international universities, research institutes, and funding agencies.
• Establish advisory boards with industry experts for curriculum and research relevance.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Prepare and manage budgets, research grants, and resource allocation.
• Represent the School at university-level academic councils, boards, and committees.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Sciences or related fields from a reputed University in India or abroad.
• Minimum 15 years of academic experience with at least 5 years in a leadership/administrative role.
• Strong record of publications funded research projects, and academic contributions.
• Proven ability to build collaborations with industry, academia, and research bodies.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum innovation, accreditation processes, and academic governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Visionary leadership and strategic planning.
• Strong academic, research, and industry connect in Applied Sciences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and international partnerships.
• Commitment to academic quality, innovation, and student success.

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