Director

About the Company

REVA University is committed to providing quality education and fostering innovation in the fields of Computing and Information Technology. Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers while promoting a culture of research and collaboration.

About the Role

The Director of the School of Computing and Information Technology (C&IT) will provide strategic direction and academic leadership across all programs, ensuring alignment with industry trends and educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and academic leadership across all programs under C&IT.
• Drive curriculum development and revision in alignment with NEP 2020, UGC, AICTE, and industry trends.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary integration, tech-enabled learning, and innovation-driven pedagogy.

• Administration & Governance:

• Lead the administration of the School, overseeing faculty recruitment, workload allocation, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements (NAAC, NBA, NIRF).

• Research & Industry Collaboration:

• Promote research publications, patents, funded projects, and consultancy services.
• Establish and strengthen collaborations with industry, research organizations, and international institutions.

• Faculty & Student Development:

• Mentor faculty for academic growth, research enhancement, and professional development.
• Design and implement student success strategies including internships, certifications, placements, and entrepreneurship support.

Outreach & Branding:

• Represent the School in academic forums, conferences, and industry events.
• Contribute to university-level branding, admissions, and academic excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
• A consistently good academic record with at least 60% marks or equivalent in Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

• Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in academia/research/industry, of which at least 5 years should be in a leadership or administrative role (as Professor, Head, Dean, or Director).
• Proven track record of:
• Academic leadership and program management.
• Publications in indexed journals (Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE, etc.).
• Executing funded research projects and collaborations.
• Mentoring faculty and guiding Ph.D. scholars.

Required Skills

• Experience in setting up or expanding a School/Department in an academic institution.
• Strong industry network and exposure to emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc.).
• Familiarity with outcome-based education (OBE), Bloom's Taxonomy, and academic benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in setting up or expanding a School/Department in an academic institution.
• Strong industry network and exposure to emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc.).
• Familiarity with outcome-based education (OBE), Bloom's Taxonomy, and academic benchmarking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement.

Pay range and compensation package

Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and university norms. Attractive benefits and performance-linked incentives applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

REVA University is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its hiring practices and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.