Dean – School of Computer Science, AI & Engineering

IILM University, Gurugram; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IILM University, Gurugram, invites applications for the role of Dean – School of Computer Science, AI & Engineering. The Dean will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership to drive growth, research impact, industry relevance, and global engagement.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and possess extensive leadership experience, with a strong commitment to student success, faculty excellence, and institutional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in academia, industry, or a combination of both, with significant academic/leadership experience.
• Strong commitment to student success, faculty excellence, innovation, research, and institutional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership to a growing School of Computer Science, AI & Engineering.
• Lead the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and emerging technologies across academic programmes and research.
• Drive curriculum innovation aligned with industry requirements, technological advancements, and global best practices.
• Strengthen faculty development, research excellence, publications, funded projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Enhance student outcomes through internships, experiential learning, entrepreneurship, industry projects, and placement opportunities.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, rankings, and institutional excellence initiatives.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Education

PhD in Computer Science / AI / Engineering

Job description

IILM University, Gurugram, invites applications from a dynamic and accomplished academic leader for the position of Dean – School of Computer Science, AI & Engineering.

The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and other emerging technology domains. With a growing student community, strong industry engagement, and a focus on innovation and research, the School is entering an exciting phase of growth.

The Dean will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership, driving the School’s growth, academic excellence, research impact, industry relevance, and global engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership to a growing School of Computer Science, AI & Engineering.
• Lead the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and emerging technologies across academic programmes and research.
• Drive curriculum innovation aligned with industry requirements, technological advancements, and global best practices.
• Strengthen faculty development, research excellence, publications, funded projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Enhance student outcomes through internships, experiential learning, entrepreneurship, industry projects, and placement opportunities.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, rankings, and institutional excellence initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in academia, industry, or a combination of both, with significant academic/leadership experience.
• Strong commitment to student success, faculty excellence, innovation, research, and institutional development.

Why IILM?

• A vibrant multidisciplinary environment fostering innovation, technology, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
• Strong institutional commitment to academic excellence, research, industry engagement, and global partnerships.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and an expanding ecosystem for technology education and innovation.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI and technology education and develop industry-ready, future-focused graduates.

For more information about IILM University, its programmes, mission, and values, please visit www.iilm.edu.