Deputy Director – Faculty Development and Updation

Parul University; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vadodara, India is looking for a Deputy Director for Faculty Development. You will coordinate with academic leadership to execute faculty development programs and monitor progress on upskilling initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes collaboration with industry partners to enhance educational outcomes and ensure the effective execution of faculty strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in academic or industry roles.
• Experience in faculty development or training initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with faculty for implementation of skills programs.
• Plan and execute faculty development initiatives.
• Monitor faculty upskilling and certifications.
• Facilitate collaboration with industry partners.

Skills

Faculty development

Training program execution

Industry collaboration

Reporting and documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

Deputy Director – Faculty Development and Updation

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Deans, Principals, and HoDs for implementation of future skills and global certification programs
• Plan and execute faculty development initiatives including certification programs and industry-aligned training
• Monitor progress of faculty upskilling, certifications, and participation across departments
• Facilitate collaboration with industry partners and certification bodies
• Support knowledge transfer initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and documentation for institutional review and accreditation
• Ensure effective execution of faculty development strategies

Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university (Ph.D. preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of academic/industry experience
• Experience in faculty development, training programs, or skill development initiatives will be preferred
• Exposure to Learning & Development (L&D), capacity building, or industry-academia collaboration will be an added advantage