CDF HOD (Associate Professor) – Position: Head of the Department (HOD) & Associate Professor

Department: Costume Design and Fashion (CDF)

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

- Lead and manage all academic activities of the department.
- Plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with university regulations.
- Ensure quality teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
- Monitor lesson plans, course files, and academic schedules.

Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Costume Design and Fashion.
- Develop course materials, laboratory/studio exercises, and assessment methods.
- Mentor students in academic, project, internship, and career development activities.

Research and Publications
- Conduct and publish high-quality research in recognized journals.
- Guide student research projects and dissertations.
- Apply for research grants and collaborate with industry and academic partners.

Department Administration
- Prepare departmental budgets and annual plans.
- Allocate faculty workload and teaching schedules.
- Supervise faculty and support staff, including performance reviews.
- Organize department meetings and maintain academic records.

Student Development
- Counsel and mentor students.




- Monitor attendance, discipline, and academic progress.
- Coordinate internships, industrial visits, exhibitions, and fashion shows.

Industry and Institutional Collaboration
- Build relationships with fashion houses, apparel manufacturers, and design organizations.
- Promote internships, placements, and consultancy projects.
- Organize guest lectures, workshops, seminars, and skill-development programs.

Quality Assurance
- Coordinate accreditation activities (such as NAAC/NBA, where applicable).
- Prepare documentation for audits and quality assurance processes.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.

Service
- Participate in university committees and institutional development activities.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal/Dean.

Qualifications

- Master's degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline (preferred or required depending on institutional and regulatory norms).
- Eligibility and experience as per the applicable higher education regulations.

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