Director - GITAM School of Law

Job Description : The Director of the School of Law is a visionary leader responsible for driving the academic, administrative, and strategic goals of the School. The role involves ensuring the quality of legal education, fostering research excellence, building industry connections, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.Roles & Responsibilities : Strategic LeadershipDevelop and implement the School’s strategic vision, aligned with the university’s overall mission.Drive initiatives to enhance the School’s national and international reputation in legal education and research.Promote an inclusive, dynamic, and forward-thinking academic environment.Academic ExcellenceOversee the design, development, and periodic review of curricula to ensure relevance and rigor in legal education.Foster an innovative learning environment leveraging technology and pedagogy.Promote a culture of academic excellence through faculty development and student engagement.Research and DevelopmentEncourage and support faculty in undertaking impactful legal research.Build partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions for research collaboration.Secure grants and funding to sustain and expand research activities.Administration and OperationsSupervise day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient management of resources and adherence to academic policies.Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of faculty and administrative staff.Prepare and manage the School’s annual budget in alignment with institutional priorities.Industry and Community EngagementEstablish strong ties with legal professionals, law firms, and judiciary to enhance industry relevance.Foster internships, placements, and career development opportunities for students.Organize seminars, workshops, and moot court competitions to build the School’s profile.Student Success and WelfarePromote student-centric policies and foster an engaging academic and extracurricular environment.Ensure support systems are in place for academic advising, mentoring, and career counselling.Governance and ComplianceEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Bar Council of India (BCI) standards.Represent the School in university committees, external forums, and accreditation processes.Key SkillsStrong leadership and organizational skills.Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.Visionary thinking with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.Deep understanding of the legal education landscape and regulatory frameworksQualification : Ph.D Degree in Law from reputed and recognized University in India or Abroad.Experience : A minimum of 15 years of academic or professional experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles such as Director.Proven track record in teaching, research, and administrative leadership.You can email your CV & Cover letter @ GITAM : Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr M.V.V.S. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist.The vision of MAHATMA, the Father of the Nation was to see India as a socially and economically resurgent country and he looked upon education as an important means to achieve this goal. Gandhi’s view of education was not narrow or sectarian. He envisages universities as institutions of higher learning that transcend all linguistic, racial and other barriers. GITAM is committed to imbibe his values and abide by his philosophy.Learn more here : Us?GITAM is on a mission to create a progressive, world-class institution of higher education in India, aspiring to be a Global 100 university by 2040. We envision educating the youth of India with exceptional promise for a lifetime of leadership and contribution to society.At GITAM, we wish to offer holistic education consisting of both the knowledge and skills required to solve the 21st Century problems. The aim is to offer the Ivy League-level of training in India. We are looking for highly driven individuals who share our values and are ready to be partners in this journey with a commitment to excel and contribute in their respective fields.