Dean – Science

Job Description : Dean – Science

Location : Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune

Position Type : Full-time – Senior Leadership

Role Summary

The Dean – Science will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for all Science programs at SSPU. The role involves overseeing curriculum design, faculty development, research initiatives, student outcomes, startups &incubation and industry collaboration aligned with the university’s skill-based education model.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

Provide strategic vision for science programs (e.g., Nutrition &Dietitics , Data Science, Beaty &Wellness depending on SSPU structure).

Lead curriculum development, ensuring alignment with industry skills, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards.

Promote innovation in teaching methods, skill model , and lab-based pedagogy.

2. Faculty & Staff Administration

Mentor, and evaluate faculty members across science disciplines.

Facilitate faculty development, research mentorship, and performance improvement.

Promote collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary projects.

Ensure the quality teaching &implementation of skills curriculum.

3. Research, Innovation & Publications

Strengthen research culture within the School of Science.

Encourage research grants, publications, patents, and collaborations with government and industry.

Oversee creation of research clusters, labs, and centers of excellence.

Promote students of Innovation &Incubation

4. Industry Partnership & External Relations

Build partnerships with industry, research institutes, and international universities.

Facilitate internships, placements, guest lectures, and collaborative skill-based programs.

Engage with advisory boards for continuous curriculum and skill upgrades based on technological / advancements.

5. Administration & Governance

Oversee budgets, lab infrastructure, and resource planning for all science departments.

Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (UGC, relevant councils, state regulations).

Represent the faculty of science in university committees, accreditation bodies, and audits.

Qualifications

Essential :

PhD in a Science discipline (Data Science, Nutrition etc.).

Minimum 12–15 years of academic experience , including at least 5 to 8years in a leadership role (Dean / Associate Dean / Director)at University

Strong record of research,patents,publication &funded projects .

Desirable :

Experience in implementing skill-based or competency-based curriculum.

Experience with accreditation processes (IQAC ,NAAC, NBA, regulatory councils).

Proven leadership in establishing labs, research centers, or industry partnerships.

Skills & Attributes

Visionary academic leadership and strategic planning ability.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to guide faculty and motivate students.

Strong networking with industry, academia, and research bodies.

Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.