Dean Academics

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences; Indore District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences in Indore invites applications for Dean's Office | Academic Leadership to provide strategic academic and administrative oversight across multiple programs, drive quality assurance, and foster industry-academia collaboration.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., extensive professorial experience, and a track record in accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA); leadership of multidisciplinary portfolios and educational development are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution is mandatory.
• Candidate should have been in the Professor cadre on or before 2018.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the Professor cadre is preferred.
• Strong practical exposure to NAAC, NBA, and other accreditation and quality-assurance processes.
• Overall 15+ years of academic experience with substantial exposure to academic leadership and administration.
• Proven experience as a Principal, Director, Dean, or equivalent senior academic leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the programs assigned under the Dean's Office.
• Oversee the functioning of multiple academic programs across Engineering, Management, and other disciplines.
• Monitor academic delivery including class monitoring, teaching quality, schedules, student engagement, and outcomes.
• Lead and support Heads of Departments and faculty members.
• Oversee curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure implementation of academic calendars, examinations, and policies.
• Support accreditation initiatives (NAAC, NBA) and quality assurance.
• Promote research, publications, Ph.D. supervision, and industry collaboration.

Skills

Academic leadership

Faculty management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Tools

NAAC/NBA accreditation processes

Job description

Job Description - Dean's Office | Academic Leadership

We are seeking professionals who can provide strong academic and administrative leadership, manage multiple academic programs, support faculty and student development, and contribute to institutional growth and academic excellence.

Candidates with experience as Dean, Principal, Director, or equivalent senior academic leadership positions will be considered, subject to their academic credentials, leadership experience, and domain expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the programs assigned under the Dean's Office.
• Oversee the effective functioning of multiple academic programs across Engineering, Management, and other multidisciplinary disciplines.
• Monitor academic delivery, including regular class monitoring, teaching quality, academic schedules, student engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Lead and support Heads of Departments, Program Heads, faculty members, and academic teams.
• Ensure effective faculty management, including workload allocation, faculty deployment, performance monitoring, mentoring, and professional development.
• Oversee curriculum development, review, enrichment, and continuous improvement in accordance with academic and industry requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of academic calendars, timetables, examinations, assessments, and institutional academic policies.
• Provide leadership and support for NAAC, NBA, and other accreditation and quality-assurance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and institutional academic standards.
• Promote research, publications, Ph.D. supervision, consultancy, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration.
• Support the development and implementation of new academic programs and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Monitor academic performance and prepare periodic academic reviews, MIS, and reports for senior management.
• Address academic and student-related concerns and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate closely with administrative, examination, admissions, placement, HR, and other institutional functions.
• Contribute to academic planning, policy formulation, institutional development, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure strong academic governance, discipline, accountability, and operational effectiveness within the assigned portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution is mandatory.
• Candidate should have been in the Professor cadre on or before 2018.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the Professor cadre is preferred.
• Strong practical exposure to NAAC, NBA, and other accreditation and quality-assurance processes.
• Overall 15+ years of academic experience with substantial exposure to academic leadership and administration.
• Proven experience as a Principal, Director, Dean, or equivalent senior academic leadership position.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary academic portfolios, preferably involving 5-6 or more academic programs.
• Candidates from Engineering, Management, and other relevant multidisciplinary academic backgrounds will be considered.
• Strong experience in faculty management, academic administration, class monitoring, curriculum planning, and academic quality management.

Research & Academic Contributions

• Should have successfully guided at least 2 Ph.D. scholars.
• Strong research profile with quality publications will be preferred.
• Experience in research projects, funded projects, consultancy, innovation, or industry-academia initiatives will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated contribution to academic development and institutional growth.

Key Competencies

• Strong academic and administrative leadership
• Excellent faculty and team-management skills
• Strong understanding of academic governance and quality assurance
• Practical experience in NAAC/NBA accreditation
• Ability to manage multiple academic programs and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong class monitoring and academic quality-assurance capabilitiesStrategic planning and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of NEP 2020 and evolving higher education frameworks
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional maturity