Academic Dean

Navodaya Education Trust; Raichur District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Navodaya Education Trust invites applications for a Dean Academics for autonomous engineering colleges in Karnataka. The role focuses on managing curricula, implementing outcomes-based education (OBE), scheduling, and ensuring compliance with AICTE, UGC, and VTU regulations.

Key responsibilities include driving NBA/NAAC accreditation, monitoring academic activities, and supporting faculty development to uphold high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in EEE/CSE/EC required.
• Experience as Dean-Academics (min 5 years) essential.
• Strong knowledge of NBA/NAAC accreditation processes.
• Familiar with UGC, AICTE, VTU regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design curricula and outcome-based education (OBE) aligned with autonomous governance.
• Lead curriculum development for autonomous programs and CBCS implementation.
• Drive NBA/NAAC accreditation activities and academic audits.
• Monitor teaching plans, attendance, exam processes, and result analysis.
• Liaise with AICTE, UGC, VTU for regulatory compliance.
• Support faculty development and enhance teaching standards.
• Provide leadership updates to Principal/Director on progress and initiatives.

Skills

Academic leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D in EEE/CSE/EC

Job description

Institution: NET – Navodaya Institute of Technology

Location: Raichur Karnataka

About The Role:

The Dean Academics in autonomous engineering colleges in Karnataka is responsible for managing all academic, curricular, and, regulatory activities. Key duties include designing curricula, implementing Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), scheduling, maintaining academic integrity, and ensuring compliance with UGC, AICTE, and VTU regulations. They play a pivotal role in accreditation (NBA/NAAC), monitoring, and improving educational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Planning & Implementation:
• Develop academic calendars, schedules, and policies for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Curriculum Development (Autonomous Structure): Lead the design, modification, and implementation of curricula to meet industry demands, including Choice Based Credit Systems (CBCS).
• Quality Assurance & Accreditation:
• Drive preparations for NBA (National Board of Accreditation) and NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), conducting academic audits.
• Academic Monitoring:
• Supervise departmental activities, including teacher lesson plans, attendance, and adherence to regulations.
• Examination & Evaluation:
• Oversee Continuous Internal Evaluations (CIE) and Semester End Examinations (SEE), along with result analysis.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies such as AICTE, UGC, and the affiliating university (VTU) for compliance.
• Student Support:
• Manage student performance tracking, academic counseling, and resolve academic complaints.
• Development:
• Support, supervise, and encourage faculty for professional development, research, and high teaching standards.
• Report to Leadership:
• Regularly update the Principal/Director on academic progress and strategic initiatives.

Qualification: B.E, M.Tech.,Ph.D in EEE, CSE, EC

Experience: Professor with at least 5 years worked as Dean-Academics is essential.