Position Summary

The Principal will provide academic, administrative and creative leadership to the School of Photography overseeing curriculum delivery, faculty development, student outcomes, industry linkages and NAAC/UGC compliance, while positioning the school as a centre of excellence in photographic education and practice.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership
Lead curriculum design,revision and delivery in line with NEP 2020, UGC and university guidelines
Ensure quality of teaching, studio practice, assessment and student learning outcomes
Promote research, publication, exhibitions and creative practice among faculty and students
Introduce contemporary specialisations digital imaging, cinematography, photojournalism, fashion and commercial photography, AI-assisted imaging

Administration & Governance
Manage day-to-day school operations, academic calendar, timetables and examinations
Oversee budgeting, resource planning, studio/lab infrastructure and equipment procurement
Ensure statutory compliance and readiness for NAAC, UGC and accreditation audits
Maintain records, MIS and reporting to university leadership

Faculty & Student Development
Recruit, mentor and appraise faculty; drive faculty development programmes
Ensure effective student mentoring,



grievance redressal and discipline
Strengthen placements, internships and industry mentorship

Industry, Outreach & Growth
Build partnerships with studios, media houses, agencies, galleries and photography associations
Drive admissions, student enrolment and institutional branding
Organise exhibitions,workshops, masterclasses, festivals and guest lectures by eminent photographers
Explore consultancy, certificate courses and revenue-generating initiatives

Qualifications & Experience
Ph.D. in Photography, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Mass Communication or a related discipline
Minimum 15 years of teaching / research / qualified experience, of which at least 10 years at Associate Professor level or equivalent
Proven record of academic administration and accreditation experience

Desirable
Experience leading a school,department or institute of art, design, media or photography
Robust command of digital workflow, colour management, post-production and studio lighting
Familiarity with NAAC/NBA processes, NEP 2020 and outcome-based education
Established network across the photography, media and creative industries

📌 Principal School Of Photography Pune (India)
🏢 Bharati Vidyapeeth University
📍 India