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Director of Engineering and TechnologySymbiosis Skills & Professional University • Pune, Republic Of India, IN
Director of Engineering and Technology

Director of Engineering and Technology

Symbiosis Skills & Professional University • Pune, Republic Of India, IN
12 days ago
Job description

Job Description : Dean – Engineering

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

Position Type : Full-time – Senior Leadership

Role Summary

The Dean – Engineering will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for all Engineering 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 Engineering programs (e.G., Computer Science, Data Science, Mechatronics 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 engineering 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 Engineering.
  • Encourage research grants, publications, patents, and collaborations with government and industry.
  • Oversee creation of research clusters, labs, and centers of excellence.
  • 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.
  • 6. Administration & Governance

  • Oversee budgets, lab infrastructure, and resource planning for all engineering departments.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (UGC, relevant councils, state regulations).
  • Represent the faculty of engineering in university committees, accreditation bodies, and audits.
  • Qualifications

    Essential :

  • PhD in a Engineering discipline (Computer Science, Electronics 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.
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