Vice Chancellor

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Role Summary

multidisciplinary institution of excellence

Computing, Engineering, Management, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Legal Studies, Allied Sciences, and Ayurveda

chief academic and administrative leader

minimum 15 years of senior academic and administrative leadership experience

Vision for the Role

Success in the role requires a Vice Chancellor who can:

next decade of growth and national prominence

research culture, innovation ecosystem, and global academic reputation

future-ready academic environment

excellence, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, employability, and social responsibility

·       Enable transformative learning experiences for students through outcome-based education, interdisciplinary exposure, and holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Governance

·       Provide visionary academic leadership to all schools, departments, centres, and faculties.

·       Ensure high-quality teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development aligned with national and international benchmarks.

·       Strengthen academic processes, outcome-based education (OBE), Bloom’s taxonomy integration, and academic audits.

·       Oversee faculty recruitment, development, appraisal, and retention of high-quality academic talent.

·       Foster a culture of academic freedom, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

UGC, AICTE, NMC, PCI, INC, BCI, NCTE, ICAR

2. Research, Innovation & Industry Collaboration

·       Build a strong research ecosystem that promotes publications, patents, consultancy, sponsored projects, and technology transfer.

·       Strengthen research centres, incubation facilities, and innovation hubs.

·       Encourage faculty–industry cooperation, internships, live projects, and emerging technology collaborations.

·       Pursue national and international research funding through DST, DBT, ICSSR, UGC, AICTE, SERB, and corporate-sponsored projects.

rankings and ratings

3. Strategic Planning & Institutional Development

·       Develop and execute long-term institutional strategies including academic expansion, infrastructure development, and digital transformation.

·       Build systems that promote operational efficiency, transparency, data-driven decision-making, and good governance.

·       Strengthen collaborations with industries, international universities, research bodies, and accreditation agencies.

·       Lead strategic initiatives in digital education, blended learning, online programmes, and continuing education.

4. Student Success & Campus Environment

·       Ensure student-centric policies and an environment that nurtures academic, personal, and professional growth.

·       Promote programmes that enhance skills, employability, entrepreneurship, leadership, and wellbeing.

·       Strengthen placement, internship, and career development initiatives through corporate partnerships.

·       Build a safe, inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus that supports student engagement, extracurricular activities, and cultural development.

5. Institutional Representation & Public Engagement

·       Act as the face of the University in academic, industry, government, and international forums.

·       Represent COER University in councils, conferences, media engagements, and policy discussions.

·       Strengthen institutional credibility and national/global visibility through thought leadership and high-impact initiatives.

6. Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation & Quality Assurance

·       Oversee all statutory approvals, recognitions, renewals, and reporting obligations.

NAAC accreditation, NBA accreditation

·       Ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards, ethical practices, and transparent governance mechanisms.

·       Maintain alignment with NEP 2020 guidelines, academic reforms, and global best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Academic Credentials

·       Distinguished academician with an exemplary record of teaching, research, and service.

·       PhD from a reputed institution in a relevant discipline.

·       Significant record of publications in reputed journals, books, citations, patents, or impactful research contributions.

Experience

15 years of overall academic experience

academic administration, governance, research leadership, accreditation processes, and institutional development

global collaborations, industry partnerships

·       Experience leading large teams, managing budgets, and driving organisational change.

Leadership Attributes

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

·       A transformative, forward-looking vision for higher education.

·       Strong leadership, people management, and decision-making abilities.

·       High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.

·       Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success.

·       Proven ability to work with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and academic councils.

·       Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.

Preferred Competencies

NEP 2020

digitisation of academic processes

higher education landscape, emerging technologies, global trends

·       Ability to foster innovation through centres of excellence, incubators, and entrepreneurship development cells.

·       Experience handling media, corporate affairs, public relations, and external communication.

Performance Expectations

Within the first 3–5 years, success for a Vice Chancellor at COER University would be reflected through:

NAAC/NBA accreditation scores

·       Higher research output, increased citations, and more faculty engagement in funded projects.

·       Strengthened industry ties and better student placement outcomes.

·       Expansion of academic programmes aligned to emerging disciplines and future needs.

·       Measurable enhancement in student and faculty satisfaction.

·       National recognition for COER University’s excellence, innovation, and societal contribution.

Why Join COER University?

·       Opportunity to lead a growing, future-focused multidisciplinary university.

·       Supportive governance structure and autonomy to implement academic reforms.

·       Ability to shape institutional strategy, culture, and long-term direction.

·       A collaborative ecosystem with strong infrastructure, research potential, and industry linkages.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit:

Detailed CV

Cover Letter/Statement of Purpose

Supporting documents

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