Head of Department - MBA

Mithila Institute of Technology and Management

Title: Head of Department (HoD) – MBA

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Role Summary

The HoD – MBA

1. Educational Qualifications

• Minimum

  : Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Management (MBA or equivalent) with at least 

  55% marks

   from a recognized university.

• Mandatory

  : Ph.D. in Management or a related discipline (as per AICTE/UGC norms).

• Specialization Preferred

  : HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics, or related areas.

2. Teaching Experience

• Minimum

  : 15 years of total experience in teaching/research/industry, including at least 5 years at the level of 

  Associate Professor

   or above.
• Should have demonstrated academic leadership through prior roles such as HoD, Dean, Program Chair, or similar.

3. Research & Publications

• At least 

  10 research publications

   in UGC-CARE / Scopus-indexed journals.
• Should have guided or supervised MBA dissertations, Ph.D. research scholars, or industry-based projects.
• Active participation in curriculum development, national/international conferences, and academic networks is desirable.

4. Administrative Capability

• Proven ability to lead a department with responsibility for academic operations, faculty management, budgeting, and academic quality.
• Experience with 

  NAAC/NBA/AICTE

   compliance, academic audits, and stakeholder engagement (students, alumni, industry).

5. Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic planning and academic visioning
• Research-oriented mindset with industry insight
• Familiarity with academic ERP, LMS platforms, and digital teaching tools
• Student mentorship and faculty development orientation

Key Responsibilities

A. Academic Leadership

• Develop and execute the academic roadmap for the MBA program.
• Lead curriculum development aligned with NEP 2020, AICTE norms, and industry requirements.
• Ensure delivery of quality teaching-learning processes and academic rigor.

B. Faculty Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of faculty members.
• Organize Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and encourage knowledge sharing.
• Maintain a high-performing academic environment within the department.

C. Student Development

• Supervise student progress, attendance, grievances, and mentoring.
• Design value-added programs, skill-building workshops, and soft skills initiatives.
• Facilitate career guidance, entrepreneurship exposure, and academic support systems.

D. Industry Engagement & Placements

• Forge and strengthen relationships with corporates and industry bodies.
• Organize internships, live projects, and guest lectures by industry experts.
• Support the Training & Placement Cell in placement activities and employer outreach.

E. Research & Innovation

• Promote a culture of research, publications, case study writing, and applied learning.
• Facilitate funded research projects, consultancy, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Guide both faculty and students in academic publishing and innovation.

F. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with university, UGC, AICTE, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain departmental documentation for accreditations (NAAC/NBA).
• Prepare academic reports, budgets, timetables, and review performance KPIs.