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 modern 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 up-to-date 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 placeme
📌 Hod - Political Science (Punjab)
🏢 Chandigarh University
📍 Punjab
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