Dean- Training & Development

Dean – Training & Development (Faculty Development & Pedagogy)

Role Purpose

Dean – Training& Development

Key Responsibilities

1. Faculty Pedagogy & Teaching–Learning Enhancement

• Design and execute

  pedagogical training programs

  covering:
• Outcome-Based Education(OBE)
• Active and experiential learning strategies
• Bloom’staxonomy-basedcourseplanning
• Assessment and evaluation reforms
• Case-based, project-based, and problem-based learning
• Promotestudent-centric,blended,andflippedclassroommethodologies.
• Develop

  standard teaching frameworks and pedagogy guidelines

  across departments.

1. Faculty Upskilling & Professional Development

• Identify

  skill gaps

  among faculty members through training need analysis(TNA).
• Organize Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, certification programs, and boot camps on:
• Emerging technologies and interdisciplinary areas
• Research methodology and academic writing
• Use of AI tools in teaching and research
• Industry-aligned curriculum delivery
• Design

  induction and refresher programs

  for newly joined and senior faculty.

1. Digital & Technology-Enabled Learning

• Train faculty on

  LMS platforms, MOOCs, virtual labs, and digital assessment tools

  .
• Encourage adoption of

  Edutech, AI-enabled teaching tools, and data-driven academic practices

  .
• Support departments in developing

  online, hybrid, and certificate programs

  .

1. Industry & External Engagement

• Collaborate with

  industry experts, premier institutions, and national/international agencies

  for advanced training.
• Invite

  distinguished academicians and practitioners

  as resource persons.
• Develop MoUs for

  faculty immersion, certification, and joint training programs

  .

1. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish

  KPIs to measure training effectiveness and learning outcomes

  .
• Maintain structured documentation of training programs and faculty participation.
• Submit periodic reports to academic leadership and BoG.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Ph.D. in Engineering/Management/Sciences/Education or relevant discipline.
• Minimum

  15–20 years of academic experience

  , including

  senior leadership roles

  .
• Proven experience in

  faculty development, pedagogy training, or academic quality initiatives

  .

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  pedagogy, OBE, and academic quality systems

• Strategic planning and execution
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to influence and motivate senior faculty
• Data-driven decision-making

Outcome Expectations

• Improved teaching quality and student learning outcomes
• Standardized pedagogy practices across departments
• Increased faculty participation in FDPs and certifications
• Enhanced accreditation and ranking performance