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