Pro Vice-Chancellor ( Computer Science and Allied Branches )

Organization Overview:

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Academic Leadership:

  Lead the formulation and implementation of academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogical strategies (including Maker-Centered Learning and Design Thinking) for the School of Engineering and Technology and the School of Science and Computer Studies, specifically within CS domains.

• Administrative Governance:

  Oversee the daily operations, faculty management, and resource allocation for the Computer Science and allied departments to ensure operational efficiency and high standards of teaching.

• Research and Innovation:

  Drive a culture of research excellence, supervising Doctoral programs (Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Applications) and fostering centers of excellence in AI, Data Science, and emerging technologies.

• Accreditation and Quality Assurance:

  Ensure all programs meet national and international standards (UGC, AICTE, NAAC) and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Industry Collaboration:

  Strengthen industry-academia linkages to enhance student employability, internships, and consultancy opportunities in the technology sector.

Mandatory Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree:

  B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or allied technical branches.

• Masters Degree:

  M.E. or M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science.

• Doctoral Degree:

  Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science.

Required Experience and Age Criteria

• Post-Master's Experience:

  Minimum of 18 years of experience after obtaining the relevant Engineering Master's degree.

• Post-Doctoral Experience:

  Minimum of 12 years of experience after the award of the Ph.D.

• Leadership Experience:

  Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a senior academic leadership level (such as Dean, Director, or Head of Institution) in a university or a reputed autonomous College/Institution.

• Age Limit:

  Candidates must be between 50 and 64 years of age (preferably below 60 years).

Specific Exclusions

• Candidates holding a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Liberal Studies, Languages, Management, Law, Architecture, Pure Sciences, or Arts will not be considered.
• Candidates with non-engineering backgrounds, including MCA (Master of Computer Applications) or BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications), or any Non-Engineering Bachelor's or Master's degree other than the specific technical fields listed above, are not eligible for this position.

Key Competencies

• Deep technical expertise in current and emerging technologies (AI, ML, Data Science).
• Proven track record in academic administration and institution building.
• Strong capability in fostering interdisciplinary research and global academic collaborations.