Administrative Positions
Academic Departments
Posted 3 weeks ago
Desired Skillset:
- Ability to develop long-term plans to enhance faculty teaching quality and implement institutional faculty development strategies.
- Knowledge of modern teaching methodologies, technology-enhanced learning and instructional design.
- Experience in fostering research output, funding opportunities and guiding faculty in scholarly work.
- Experience in mentoring faculty members at different career stages.
- Ability to strengthen faculty retention and career satisfaction.
- Commitment to promoting inclusivity and equity in faculty development programs.
- Ability to assess faculty performance metrics and improve development initiatives based on data.
- Experience working across academic departments, industry, and international institutions.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage with faculty, administrators & stakeholders
- Expertise in promotion of a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in a relevant disciplines of Engineering / Business Administration/ Education /Science or a related field with extensive experience in Faculty Development.
Essential requirement:
- Minimum 15 years of Teaching/Research experience in academia of which at least 05 years should be at the level of Professor/ Director.
- Experience in designing and implementing faculty development programs, mentorship initiatives, and leadership training.
- Proven track record of teaching, research, and publications in a university setting.
- Strong understanding of higher education policies, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in LMS (Learning Management Systems), EdTech tools, and online course design.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in managing large-scale faculty development initiatives at a university or higher education institution.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education, including competency-based learning and micro-credentials.
- Ability to lead public outreach programs, faculty networking events, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
- Expertise in handling faculty disputes, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to align faculty development initiatives with institutional rankings and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
- 1. Faculty Training & Professional Development
- Design and implement faculty development programs, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
- Promote continuous learning through professional certifications, leadership training, and research skill enhancement.
- Facilitate pedagogical training in innovative teaching methods, online learning, and student engagement.
- Organize research symposiums, conferences, and academic writing workshops.
- Mentorship & Leadership Development
- Establish mentorship programs pairing senior faculty with junior faculty members.
- Develop leadership training initiatives to prepare faculty for administrative and academic leadership roles.
- Support faculty in career advancement, promotions, and tenure-track guidance.
- Teaching Excellence & Curriculum Enhancement
- Work with academic departments to improve curriculum design and instructional methodologies.
- Encourage the use of technology-enhanced learning, AI tools, and digital resources in teaching.
- Oversee the implementation of student feedback mechanisms to enhance teaching quality.
- Promote interdisciplinary and experiential learning approaches.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
- Implement policies to promote equity and inclusivity in faculty recruitment and development.
- Organize training on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Support faculty from diverse backgrounds through tailored mentorship and leadership opportunities.
- Policy Development & Institutional Support
- Develop and enforce faculty development policies in alignment with institutional goals.
- Work with HR and administration on faculty evaluations, workload management, and performance reviews.
- Advocate for faculty welfare, work-life balance, and mental health support programs.
- Arrange Professional Development Programme (PDP) for Non-Teaching Staff.
- Collaboration & External Partnerships
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and research organizations for faculty exchange programs.
- Facilitate international collaborations to promote global academic exposure.
- Engage in policy-making discussions on faculty development at national and international levels.
- Data-Driven Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and assess the impact of faculty development programs through data analysis.
- Use faculty performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and innovation.
- Implement feedback systems to refine and enhance faculty training initiatives.
