Head of Department - MCA

Mithila Institute of Technology and Management

Title: Head of Department (HoD) – MCA

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Role Summary

HoD – MCA

1. Educational Qualifications

• Minimum

  : Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) or M.Tech (Computer Science/IT) with at least 

  55% marks

   from a recognized university.

• Mandatory

  : Ph.D. in Computer Science / Computer Applications / IT (as per AICTE norms).

• Preferred Specializations

  : Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering.

2. Teaching Experience

• Minimum

  : 15 years of teaching/research/industry experience, including at least 5 years as an 

  Associate Professor or above

  .
• Experience in leading PG-level computer science/IT programs is highly preferred.

3. Research & Publications

• Minimum 

  10 research papers

   published in UGC-CARE/Scopus-indexed journals.
• Guided postgraduate (MCA/M.Tech) and Ph.D. students in research and innovation.
• Proven record of participation in curriculum development, funded projects, and national/international academic conferences.

4. Administrative Capability

• Demonstrated leadership in running a postgraduate department or research center.
• Experience in accreditation (NAAC/NBA), industry partnerships, lab & infrastructure development, and academic audits.
• Familiarity with AICTE regulations and technical education compliance is essential.

5. Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, team management, and vision-setting skills
• Proficiency in programming, software architecture, emerging tech tools
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Familiarity with ERP, LMS, and virtual lab management
• Industry orientation and student mentorship excellence

Key Responsibilities

A. Academic Leadership

• Develop academic strategy and curriculum for the MCA program in line with AICTE/university guidelines.
• Ensure advanced learning outcomes through practical labs, case-based teaching, and project-based learning.
• Coordinate subject delivery, lab integration, and emerging tech electives.

B. Faculty Management

• Mentor and guide faculty to maintain academic excellence.
• Organize Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and certifications.
• Oversee teaching allocations, lesson planning, and faculty performance.

C. Student-Centric Initiatives

• Supervise student mentoring, research supervision, and academic counseling.
• Promote technical competitions, innovation labs, and employability enhancement programs.
• Ensure support systems for academic, career, and mental wellness.

D. Industry Collaboration & Research

• Foster MoUs and collaborations with IT companies and research labs.
• Organize guest lectures, capstone projects, hackathons, and industry internships.
• Drive grant proposals, consultancy projects, and applied R&D efforts.

E. Lab & Technical Infrastructure

• Plan and upgrade labs with relevant software, servers, cloud access, and hardware.
• Ensure secure licensing, procurement, and budget control for tech infrastructure.
• Promote use of virtual labs and AICTE digital tools.

F. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with AICTE, UGC, and affiliating university norms.
• Prepare departmental documentation for audits, inspections, and approvals.
• Lead departmental reporting, budgeting, and annual performance reviews.