HOD- Psychology Department | Liberal Arts

Job Description – Head of Department (Psychology)

Position : Head of Department (Psychology)

Qualification :

Ph.D. in Psychology (Clinical / Organizational / Applied Psychology or allied areas)

Experience :

Minimum 8+ years of teaching and research experience with proven academic and administrative leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide academic and strategic leadership to the Psychology Department.

Plan and implement curriculum as per University / Regulatory norms.

Mentor and develop faculty; guide PG / PhD research and publications.

Oversee teaching, assessments, timetable, and student performance.

Lead accreditation, compliance, and departmental documentation.

Support student mentoring, counselling, and overall development.

Manage departmental resources, budgeting, and infrastructure.

Represent the department in inspections, academic council, and institutional committees.

Competencies Required :

Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.

Strategic vision with problem-solving ability.

Research orientation with commitment to academic excellence.

Professionalism, ethics, and effective communication.

For Application - s.pillai36773@paruluniversity.ac.in