Vice President of Academic Affairs

Job Title : Dean – Academic Affairs

📍 Location : Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh

🏛 Institution : Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions (HGPI)

🕒 Type : Full-Time | On-Campus | Senior Leadership Role

About HGPI

The Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions (HGPI) , established under Maa Saraswati Educational Trust , is one of North India’s leading educational conglomerates offering programs in Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Management, and Education .

With affiliations to Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) , Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) , and approvals from apex bodies such as AICTE , PCI , BCI , and NCTE , HGPI is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation.

We are expanding our academic leadership team and invite dynamic and visionary academicians to join us as Dean – Academic Affairs to lead the institution’s academic direction and quality-assurance framework.

Position Overview

The Dean of Academic Affairs will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for academic policy, program quality, faculty development, and academic planning across HGPI’s multiple constituent institutions.

The ideal candidate will be a senior academician with a strategic mindset, proven leadership skills, and deep understanding of higher-education standards, accreditation processes, and regulatory frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification :
• Ph.D. degree in any discipline (preferably in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, or related professional field).
• Post-graduate qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized university.
• Experience :
• Minimum 15 years of teaching and administrative experience in higher-education institutions, including 5 years in an academic leadership role (Dean / Director / Principal / Head).
• Knowledge :
• Strong familiarity with AICTE, PCI, BCI, NCTE, and UGC norms and NAAC accreditation processes.
• Experience in curriculum design, academic audits, research promotion, and faculty performance evaluation .

Key Responsibilities

Desired Skills & Attributes

Compensation

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit :

📧 Email your application to : jobs@hgpi.in

🗓 Application Deadline : Open until filled

About the Role

This is a strategic academic leadership position at HGPI, offering the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of multidisciplinary higher education in Himachal Pradesh and beyond. The Dean will play a pivotal role in ensuring academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth.