About the Company
The Head of Department (Ho D) provides the primary strategic leadership and administrative management for the Department of Political Science. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Ho D is responsible for maintaining the department's academic integrity, fostering a culture of high-impact research, and ensuring the efficient operation of all departmental functions. The successful candidate will act as a visionary leader who champions the discipline while navigating the complexities of contemporary higher education governance.
About the Role
The Ho D is responsible for defining the strategic direction of the department, ensuring curriculum relevance, and aligning departmental goals with the university's broader mission (e.g., NAAC/NIRF accreditation targets).
Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Vision: Defining the strategic direction of the department, ensuring curriculum relevance, and aligning departmental goals with the university's broader mission (e.g., NAAC/NIRF accreditation targets). Faculty Management: Overseeing recruitment,



performance appraisals, workload allocation, and mentoring junior faculty. The HOD is responsible for fostering a culture of research excellence and ensuring faculty meet publication/teaching KPIs. Curriculum & Quality Assurance: Ensuring the Political Science curriculum (BA/MA/Ph D) remains competitive, industry-aligned, and incorporates contemporary tools (e.g., data analysis, digital policy frameworks) as per the university's Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Operational Oversight: Managing daily departmental activities, including: Time-table preparation and room allocation. Monitoring student attendance and internal assessment schedules. Supervising examination coordination and result processing. Institutional & External Liaison: Representing the department in Academic Council meetings, managing departmental budgets, and acting as a point of contact for external seminars, guest lectures, and student placement i

📌 Hod - political science (Punjab)
🏢 Chandigarh University
📍 Punjab