A leading multidisciplinary university in India is seeking an accomplished academic leader to head its Humanities Division as Dean Humanities.

The Dean will provide strategic and academic leadership to drive academic excellence, research growth, faculty development, student outcomes and the overall growth and reputation of the Humanities Division. The role will also focus on developing a future-oriented Humanities portfolio aligned with evolving societal needs, global academic trends and interdisciplinary opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic and academic leadership across departments within the Humanities Division.
- Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy covering academic programmes, faculty, research, student outcomes and institutional reputation.
- Strengthen the academic portfolio through recent programmes, specialisations, interdisciplinary offerings and industry-/society-relevant courses.
- Drive curriculum modernisation, innovative pedagogy, experiential learning and integration of emerging areas within Humanities.
- Build a strong research culture and drive high-quality publications, citations, books, funded research and scholarly collaborations.
- Develop partnerships with leading universities, research institutions, think tanks, cultural institutions, industry, government and other external organisations.
- Lead academic quality, accreditation, rankings and benchmarking initiatives.




- Build and develop a high-performing faculty through recruitment, mentoring, professional development and succession planning.
- Enhance student learning outcomes, employability, experiential learning and overall academic experience.
- Strengthen the Division's national and international reputation through academic partnerships, thought leadership and external engagement.
- Oversee resources, budgets, governance and operational performance while contributing to university-wide academic strategy.

Candidate Profile

- PhD in a relevant Humanities discipline from a reputed institution.
- 15+ years of academic experience, including significant academic leadership and administration experience.
- Prior experience as Dean, Head of Department, Director or equivalent senior academic leader preferred.
- Strong record of excellence in teaching, research, academic administration and institutional development.
- Demonstrated scholarly publications, research collaborations and preferably externally funded research.
- Experience in academic quality assurance, accreditation, rankings and institutional benchmarking.
- Strong ability to build academic partnerships and engage with diverse external stakeholders.
- Excellent strategic, interpersonal, communication and people-leadership capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multidisciplinary university environment and translate institutional strategy into measurable outcomes.

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