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Job Title : Director – Engineering College Location: Durgapur, West Bengal Experience Required: Minimum 15 years Qualification: Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology (with B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech – First Class) Industry: Higher Education / Engineering & Technology Employment Type: Full-time About The Role An exciting leadership opportunity is open for an experienced academic professional to serve as Director of an Engineering College offering B.Tech programs in multiple disciplines. This role is ideal for dynamic leaders passionate about advancing engineering education, fostering innovation, and creating a student-centric academic environment. The Director will be instrumental in shaping institutional growth, academic excellence, industry linkages, and faculty development. Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership Drive the academic vision and excellence of all B.Tech programs across disciplines. Implement curriculum in line with AICTE, UGC, and university guidelines. Encourage innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies. Promote interdisciplinary research, projects, and academic collaboration. Administrative Oversight Lead academic and administrative operations of the college. Supervise Heads of Departments, Deans, and administrative staff. Oversee implementation of institutional policies and governance. Ensure timely conduct of examinations and academic deliverables. Faculty Development Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members across departments. Champion continuous professional development and capacity-building initiatives. Conduct faculty appraisals and enforce teaching load norms. Student Growth and Success Foster a student-first environment focused on academic performance, placements, and personal development. Strengthen mentoring systems, address student grievances, and support extracurricular activities. Promote startup culture, student-led innovation, and technical events. Compliance & Accreditation Ensure institutional compliance with AICTE, UGC, university norms, NBA, and NAAC. Lead efforts to maintain accreditations and improve national rankings. Industry & Institutional Collaboration Build and nurture partnerships with industries for internships, placements, and joint R&D. Facilitate academic tie-ups and knowledge-sharing with research organizations. Strategic & Institutional Development Design and implement strategic plans aligned with the institution’s mission and vision. Drive digital transformation, quality enhancement, and infrastructure upgrades. Requirements Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology (mandatory). B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech with First Class. At least 15 years of academic/industry/research experience, with 5 years in leadership roles (e.g., HOD, Dean, Principal). Must meet the AICTE and university eligibility norms for the Director’s post. Desired Skills Strong academic and research credentials. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. Strategic thinking and decision-making ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with accreditation, regulatory compliance, and institutional rankings. Tech-savvy: familiar with ERP systems, LMS, and data-driven academic operations. If you're passionate about leading an institution that shapes the future of engineering education, we’d love to connect. Apply now or reach out to learn more about this leadership opportunity. Skills: hod,student mentorship,principal,dean,faculty development,phd,leadership,industry collaboration,administrative oversight,lms,institutional,director,btech,innovation in teaching,strategic planning,academic leadership,compliance & accreditation,digital transformation,interdisciplinary research,curriculum implementation Show more Show less
