Job Description

of Academic Head (Chandigarh/ Ludhiana/ Hissar/ Rohtak.)

Our client, a group of Educational Insttitutions spread across India, is looking for Academic Heads to lead Academics for the institutes in different location across Haryana & Punjab.

The locations are - Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hissar & Rohtak.

The ideal candidate will be a B.Tech (or minimum Graduate in any field) & MBA from a premier college in India.Prior demonstrated experience in a similar position is a prerequisite.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide effective leadership that inspires staff and students with a shared sense of purpose and accountability, and aligns departmental activities to achieve goals and priorities.

2. Lead and foster excellence as part of ensuring that everybody actively contributes to the work.

3. Lead and foster excellence in research-informed teaching and the provision of an enriching student learning experience.

4. Lead and promote a healthy, fair and inclusive department culture. 8. Manage all resources responsibly to make sound decisions that align with institutions priorities.

Academic Head - Core Activities

- Lead and foster a work learning environment recognised by open communication, individual accountability, the valuing of contributions, and the achievement of agreed and shared goals.

- Foster the role of research, which includes informing teaching in the discipline, enhancing the capacity for outstanding research, and advancing the wellbeing of people, society and environment.

- Enable and develop knowledge exchange, application of research, and, where appropriate, commercialisation, to enhance the impact the institute has.

- Lead excellence in teaching and the provision of an enriching student learning experience by promoting strong research-teaching synergies, fostering innovative and flexible teaching delivery, and ensuring that currency and relevancy are evaluated during the design and delivery of programmes.

- Lead a department that is recognised for the high standard of pastoral care and as a place of active scholarship.

- Lead departmental external engagement activities that include:

- Outreach and community engagement;

- Sharing research findings with media and public;

- Recruiting high-calibre students;- engaging with alumni;

- Linking with partner institutions; and- promoting philanthropic giving.

- Foster a culture that values the contribution of all staff to a vibrant, diverse Department by employing strategies such as:

- Recruiting and retaining high-calibre staff;

- Effective workload planning; recognition of institute\'s service in the community;

- Development of academic careers including providing timely and factual feedback as part of confirmation, promotion, and performance-review processes; and,

- Where necessary, addressing performance and behaviour issues.

The Selection Process

- The selection process will be a very objective practical evaluation of your attitude & capabilities and shall vary from position to position.

- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the selection procedure, venue and other details through email/call.

- Role: Academic Head

- Industry: Educational Coaching Institute

- Functional Area: Strategic & Management

- Employment Type: Full Time,

- Permanent Location: (Chandigarh/ Ludhiana/ Hissar/ Rohtak.)

- Qualification: Must have bachelor\'s degree Preferred B.Tech. / MBA /M.ED.

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