– HOD – B.Com Department

Position: Head of Department (HOD) – B.Com

Department: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Location: City College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 8–10+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and academically strong HOD – B.Com to lead the Commerce Department and oversee all academic, administrative and departmental activities. The candidate should have strong knowledge of B.Com academics, university procedures, NAAC/IQAC processes, faculty management, student development and academic documentation.

The HOD will be responsible for maintaining academic excellence, developing faculty capabilities, supporting accreditation requirements and ensuring the smooth functioning and continuous growth of the B.Com Department.

Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership

- Lead and manage the overall academic functioning of the B.Com Department.
- Ensure effective implementation and delivery of the B.Com curriculum.
- Prepare and monitor academic plans, timetables, workload allocation and teaching schedules.
- Monitor syllabus completion and quality of teaching.
- Review student academic performance and implement improvement measures.
- Coordinate internal assessments, examinations and academic activities.
- Ensure compliance with university and institutional academic requirements.

NAAC & IQAC Responsibilities

- Take active responsibility for NAAC and IQAC-related departmental activities.
- Coordinate departmental data and documentation required for NAAC, SSR and AQAR.
- Maintain proper records, reports, supporting documents and evidence of departmental activities.
- Ensure all academic and extracurricular activities are properly documented.
- Coordinate with the IQAC, Principal and Vice Principal for accreditation requirements.
- Support academic audits, inspections and accreditation visits.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Faculty Management

- Supervise, mentor and guide B.Com faculty members.
- Allocate subjects and workload based on faculty expertise.
- Monitor faculty attendance, academic performance and syllabus completion.
- Conduct regular departmental meetings.




- Identify faculty training and development requirements.
- Encourage faculty participation in FDPs, seminars, conferences, research and publications.
- Maintain a professional and collaborative departmental workplace.

Student Development

- Monitor student attendance, academic performance and discipline.
- Mentor students and address academic concerns.
- Organize seminars, workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits and academic events.
- Encourage students to participate in competitions, conferences and extracurricular activities.
- Support placement, internship and career development initiatives.
- Promote professional certifications and industry-oriented learning.

Commerce & Industry Engagement

- Promote practical exposure in areas such as Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Banking, Business Management, Economics, Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship.
- Develop industry and corporate collaborations.
- Coordinate guest lectures and interaction with industry professionals.
- Promote internships and practical learning opportunities.
- Encourage students to develop industry-relevant skills.

University & Examination Coordination

- Coordinate with the concerned university regarding academic and examination matters.
- Handle university communications and departmental requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external examinations.
- Ensure timely submission of examination-related documents and reports.
- Maintain proper academic and examination records.

Departmental Administration

- Maintain departmental files, records and academic documentation.
- Prepare departmental reports for the Principal, Vice Principal and IQAC.
- Identify requirements for classrooms, library resources, software and other academic facilities.
- Coordinate with other departments for interdisciplinary activities.




- Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Support admission and student counselling activities when required.

Research & Academic Development

- Encourage faculty members to undertake research and publish papers.
- Promote participation in conferences, seminars and FDPs.
- Encourage students to undertake research projects and academic activities.
- Promote innovative teaching-learning practices.
- Develop initiatives to improve the academic performance and reputation of the department.

Required Qualification

- M.Com / MBA / CA / CMA / Ph.D. in Commerce, Management, Finance or a relevant discipline.
- NET/KSET/Ph.D. will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of B.Com curriculum and higher education academic processes.
- Knowledge of NAAC, IQAC, SSR and AQAR processes is highly preferred.

Required Experience

- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant teaching experience in Commerce/Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as HOD, Coordinator or in an academic leadership position preferred.
- Proven experience in NAAC/IQAC documentation and accreditation-related activities.
- Experience handling SSR, AQAR, academic audits and departmental documentation will be highly preferred.
- Experience with university academic and examination procedures.
- Experience in faculty management, student development and academic administration.
- Experience with Bangalore University or similar university systems will be an added advantage.

Candidate Profile

- Strong academic and administrative leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of NAAC/IQAC and academic documentation.
- Ability to lead, mentor and motivate faculty members.
- Strong understanding of Commerce, Accounting, Finance and Business-related subjects.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional, disciplined and approachable personality.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Management, Principal, Vice Principal, IQAC and other HODs.
- Strong commitment towards student development and academic excellence.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Of Department (HOD) - B Com (Jayanagar)
🏢 City College Jayanagar
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