Principal at Amaravati Campus

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Guntur District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for the post of Principal to provide strategic, academic, research, and administrative leadership. The role focuses on strengthening education, governance, and institutional development in line with the University's mission.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. with CSE or ECE specialization, a strong publication record, and proven leadership in accreditation and rankings at national and international levels.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a strong publication record in CSE or ECE.
• Proven leadership in accreditation and rankings at national/international levels.
• Experience in academic administration and governance.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen research ecosystem with high-quality outputs and externally funded projects.
• Drive initiatives for national/international rankings and accreditations (NAAC, NBA, QS, THE).
• Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE, and statutory regulations; develop transparent policies.
• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic programs and collaborations.

Skills

Research leadership

External funding

Academic administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D. in CSE/ECE

IIT/NIT background preferred

Job description

Job Title Principal Required Number 1 Qualification B.Tech and M.tech and Ph.D with CSE or ECE and preffered IIT/NIT background Job description The Principal will provide strategic, academic, research, and administrative leadership to ensure excellence in education, research, governance, and institutional development in line with the University’s mission and values. The role involves leading faculty and staff, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and service, and overseeing planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic programs per national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthening the research ecosystem through high-quality publications in Scopus/Web of Science–indexed journals,
• facilitating externally funded research from agencies such as DST, DBT, SERB, ICMR, ICSSR, and industry, and encouraging interdisciplinary and industry collaborations.
• The Principal will drive initiatives to enhance national and international rankings and accreditations, including NIRF, NAAC, NBA, QS, and THE, improving indicators like research output, citations, faculty quality, student success, placements, and global engagement.
• Responsibilities include timely submission of accreditation and compliance data, adherence to UGC, AICTE, and statutory regulations, transparent policy development, financial oversight, and strengthening relationships with students, alumni, industry, and regulators. Innovation in teaching–learning, outcome-based education, digital learning, and experiential education is encouraged.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. with at least 10 years of experience as a Professo
• Strong research credentials, including Q1/Q2 publications and externally funded research projects
• Proven leadership experience in academic administration, rankings, and accreditation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• IIT/NIT background (CSE/ECE), international collaborations, and experience in leading large institutions.

Reporting Reports to the Vice-Chancellor; tenure and compensation as per University norms. Job category Teaching Last date to apply October 31, 2026