Qualifications

- Essential: A First Class Post Graduation Degree preferably in discipline of Engineering & Technology / Computer Application / Science & Technology from a recognized University/Institution.

AND
- A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

AND
- A minimum of 15 years of teaching/research/academic administration experience in a University/College/Institution of Higher Education, out of which at least 5 years shall be at the level of Professor or equivalent academic/administrative position .
- The candidate should have substantial experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, academic planning, quality assurance, faculty development and institutional academic administration .
- The candidate should have demonstrated experience in handling academic matters at University level, preferably in a multidisciplinary University or an institution of comparable academic standing .

Desirable:

- Experience of working in a NAAC-accredited University , preferably an institution accredited with NAAC “A” Grade or above .
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in implementation of UGC Regulations, NEP 2020, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), National Credit Framework (NCrF), Curriculum and Credit Frameworks , and other applicable higher education reforms.
- Experience in NAAC accreditation, NIRF, GSIRF, IQAC, academic audits, institutional quality assurance and ranking-related activities .
- Experience in academic governance, Board/Academic Council/Faculty/School-level committees, curriculum revision, Outcome-Based Education (OBE),



multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education .
- Proven record of research publications, doctoral supervision, funded research projects, academic collaborations, patents/innovation and consultancy , as applicable.
- Experience in academic administration involving faculty recruitment, workload planning, academic performance monitoring, examination systems and student progression .
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements of UGC, AICTE and other statutory/qualified regulatory bodies , as applicable to the University's academic programmes.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, analytical and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

- Academic Planning & Governance
- Curriculum Development & Academic Programmes

- Academic Quality Assurance
- Faculty Development & Academic Performance
- Teaching-Learning & Student Development
- Research & Innovation

- Regulatory Compliance
- Academic Collaboration & External Linkages
- Digital & Emerging Academic Initiatives
- Academic Monitoring & Institutional Reporting

- Institutional Leadership

Key Competency Expectations

- Strategic Academic Leadership
- Knowledge of UGC/AICTE and Higher Education Regulations
- NAAC/NIRF/GSIRF and Quality Assurance Expertise

- NEP 2020 Implementation
- Curriculum & Academic Programme Development
- Faculty Development & Academic Administration
- Research & Innovation Orientation
- Data-driven Academic Planning and Monitoring
- Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Institutional Governance and Decision-Making
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary academic environments

📌 Director - Academics (Visnagar)
🏢 Sankalchand Patel University
📍 Visnagar