Pro Vice-Chancellor (Liberal Studies)

Manav Sansadhan Vikas Salaahkar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 20,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private university is seeking a Pro Vice-Chancellor (Liberal Studies) who will provide strategic leadership for all liberal studies programs. This senior role requires a visionary to oversee diverse disciplines while ensuring alignment with academic standards. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. and significant experience in academic leadership. Responsibilities include fostering research, guiding curriculum development, and mentoring faculty to enhance student success. The ideal candidate should be aged between 50 and 60 years to drive positive change in education.

Qualifications

• Consistent academic record with mandatory qualification of a Ph.D. in Pure Liberal Studies.
• Minimum 18 years of post-Master's experience.
• At least 12 years of post-Doctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for all liberal studies programs.
• Oversee the implementation of credit-based systems.
• Mentor faculty members and ensure high teaching standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Research Culture Promotion

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Pure Liberal Studies

Job description

Role Title: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Liberal Studies)

Location: Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India

About the University A leading NAAC 'A' Grade private university dedicated to nurturing creative thinkers through a multidisciplinary approach.

Role Overview: The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Liberal Studies) will serve as the academic and administrative head for all liberal studies programs and schools within the university. This senior leadership role requires a strategic visionary to oversee and unify diverse disciplines, ensuring they align with the universitys multidisciplinary philosophy and global academic standards. The incumbent will be responsible for the strategic growth and quality assurance of Social Sciences, Humanities, and allied programs.

Key Qualifications (Mandatory) Candidates must possess a consistent academic record with the following specific qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate (Ph.D.) specifically in Pure Liberal Studies disciplines.
• Accepted Disciplines: Psychology (Clinical, HRDM, Counselling, or Science), Master of Social Work (MSW), Mass Communication and Journalism, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology, History or Media Studies.
• Specific Exclusions: Candidates with a Master's or Doctorate in Language, Law, Economics, or Management are not preferred and will not be considered for this specific role.

Required Experience To ensure subject-matter expertise and leadership maturity, candidates must meet the following strict experience criteria:

• Post-Masters Experience: A minimum of 18 years of experience after the completion of a relevant Master's degree.
• Post-Doctoral Experience: A minimum of 12 years of experience specifically after the award of the Ph.D.
• Senior Leadership: At least 2 years of experience working at a senior academic leadership level (e.g., Dean, Director, or Head of Institution) in a university or a reputed autonomous college/institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide academic and administrative leadership for all liberal studies schools and programs, driving the vision for the School of Liberal Studies and related interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Academic Governance: Oversee the development and implementation of credit-based systems (CBCS) and industry-aligned curricula across all liberal studies disciplines.
• Research & Innovation: Foster a strong research culture, guiding faculty and doctoral scholars in areas such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Mass Communication.
• Faculty Management: Mentor Deans and faculty members across different schools, ensuring high standards of teaching and continuous professional development.
• Student Success: Ensure the holistic development of students by integrating "Maker-Centered Learning" and Design Thinking into liberal studies curricula to solve real-world problems.

Age Criteria

• The candidate should be in the age group of 50 to 64 years.
• Preference will be given to candidates below 60 years of age.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrated ability to unify and grow diverse liberal studies programs under a cohesive academic framework.
• Proven capacity to manage multi-departmental budgets, resources, and administrative operations efficiently.
• Strong alignment with the universitys mission to drive positive global change through creative education.