Associate Dean - Academics Dayananda Sagar University

15.0 - 20.0 years

0 Lacs

karnataka

On-site

As an Associate Dean Academics at Dayananda Sagar University, Harohalli Campus, you will be reporting to the Vice Chancellor / Pro Vice Chancellor in a full-time strategic academic leadership role. With a minimum of 15-20 years of academic experience in AI/ML, including a PHD, and at least 5-7 years in senior academic leadership roles, you will play a crucial role in architecting and driving the academic vision of the university in the era of Agentic AI. Your primary responsibility will be to create a multidisciplinary and talent-centered academic framework that goes beyond preparing students for employment to equip them with real-world agency, adaptability, and innovation. This vision includes personalized learning ecosystems, digitally powered delivery models, and curriculum aligned with emerging global challenges and industry evolution. To be successful in this role, you must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field from a recognized university and demonstrate exposure to AI, Data Science, Education Innovation, or Future Technologies. You should have a proven track record in curriculum design, outcome-based education, and multidisciplinary program development, along with experience in setting up Centers of Excellence and driving ed-tech transformations. Your technical and strategic skills should include a deep understanding of AI in education, proficiency in using tools like ChatGPT, GenAI platforms, learning analytics, adaptive assessments, and digital pedagogy. Practical experience with LMS, ERP, and education technology ecosystems for academic operations and content delivery is essential, along with knowledge of NEP-2020, SDGs, Viksit Bharat initiatives, and their implications for institutional academic strategy. In this role, you will lead the transition to an Agentic AI-ready campus by implementing curriculum frameworks that prepare learners for a future shaped by collaborative problem-solving AI. Additionally, you will champion multidisciplinary learning models, design talent discovery ecosystems, integrate GPT and AI co-pilots in education, enable curriculum innovation and personalization, build Centers of Excellence for emerging tech, and transform academic operations using digital tools. The ideal candidate for this position should have over 20 years of experience in academia or education leadership, a strong understanding of AI tools, visionary leadership skills, and a track record of establishing innovative academic programs aligned with global trends and national imperatives. By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of education in the Agentic AI era and contribute to workforce transformation. Date: 23-07-2025 Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar Pro Chancellor, DSU,

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