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 disc

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