Dean | School of Engineering

We are hiring for one of the reputed University.

The Dean - Engineering is responsible for guiding the development and execution of academic, research and outreach activities across multiple engineering programs including (but not limited to) Mechanical, Electrical & Computer Science Engineering. The incumbent is expected to foster academic excellence, innovation, regulatory compliance and strong industry-academic collaboration in line with the vision of the University.

Provide strategic direction across engineering programs in curriculum design, pedagogy, academic innovation, and cross-disciplinary integration.

Align all programs with national regulatory standards (AICTE / UGC) and global best practices.

Facilitate cross-stream collaboration and drive consistency in academic planning across departments.

Oversee development and periodic revision of curricula to ensure industry relevance, academic rigor and outcome-based education.

Ensure that the streams meet accreditation norms such as AICTE, NBA and NAAC.

Promote integration of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, Robotics, Sustainability) across programs.

Lead recruitment of high-quality faculty across engineering streams.

Foster continuous faculty development through mentoring, research incentives and teaching innovation.

Encourage faculty and students to pursue cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary projects.

Develop state-of-the-art lab infrastructure and ensure optimal utilization across streams.

Promote filing of patents, publications and externally funded projects.

Oversee academic progression, mentoring and student support mechanisms across their engineering disciplines.

Promote experiential learning, design challenges and participation in technical competitions.

Coordinate closely with the Placement Cell for internship and career readiness.

Build long-term partnerships with core engineering industries, R&D labs and academic bodies.

Facilitate guest lectures, live projects, internships and sponsored research across streams.

Engage with advisory boards to keep programs industry-aligned.

Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of teaching, lab and research resources across streams.

Oversee planning and budgeting for infrastructure upgrades and capacity expansion.

Ensure compliance with all applicable academic, administrative, and quality assurance frameworks.