Job Description

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Dean, Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar; Apeejay Education Society, Apeejay Stya Group

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Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar is one of the established higher-education institutions in Punjab focused on Fine Arts and other creative disciplines.

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SUMMARY

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The Dean shall provide strategic academic leadership and shall be responsible for driving academic excellence, curriculum development, teaching-learning excellence, faculty development, research, industry engagement, student success, regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, continuous institutional development, ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, ethos and strategic objectives of Apeejay Education Society.

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KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Academic Leadership & Institutional Vision

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- Ensure alignment of all academic initiatives with the vision, mission, philosophy and values of Apeejay Education Society.
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- Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, creativity and interdisciplinary learning.
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- Identify emerging opportunities in Fine Arts, Design, Visual Arts, Digital Arts and other creative disciplines.
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- Lead strategic academic planning and institutional development initiatives.
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- Support the Principal and Management on academic strategy and future academic growth.
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Academic Governance & Administration

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- Provide academic leadership to all academic departments.
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- Ensure effective implementation of the Academic Calendar.
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- Oversee academic planning and scheduling.
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- Monitor teaching-learning processes.
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- Ensure academic discipline and quality standards.
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- Review departmental academic performance.
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- Coordinate academic meetings and review mechanisms.
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- Guide Heads of Departments in academic planning and execution.
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Academic Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

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- Lead all academic quality initiative and drive NAAC preparedness, strengthen IQAC.
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- Manager & coordinate academic audits and ensure compliance with UGC,



GNDU and other regulatory requirements.
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- Monitor implementation of quality benchmarks, review academic performance indicators and promote continuous quality improvement.
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Curriculum Development & Academic Innovation

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- Lead curriculum review and enhancement.
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- Benchmark programmes against leading national and international institutions.
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- Drive innovation in teaching methodologies.
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- Integrate emerging technologies within Fine Arts education.
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Teaching-Learning Excellence & Faculty Development

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- Develop systems to continuously improve teaching quality.
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- Monitor classroom delivery and promote learner-centric pedagogy.
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- Encourage innovative assessment practices and facilitate academic mentoring.
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- Introduce academic quality benchmarks.
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- Lead faculty recruitment and academic selection and develop faculty capability-building plans
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- Identify high-potential faculty and promote research culture.
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- Facilitate FDPs, workshops and training programmes.
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- Encourage national and international academic exposure.
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- Develop succession plans for academic leadership.
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Industry, Institutional Collaborations & Academic Partnerships

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- Build relationships with galleries, museums and cultural organisations and develop industry partnerships.
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- Strengthen collaborations with universities and design institutions.
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- Develop international collaborations and create opportunities for collaborative projects, promote institutional visibility.
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JOB KNOWLEDGE / PREREQUISITES

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- Sound understanding of higher-education systems and academic administration.
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- Strong understanding of Fine Arts,



Applied Arts, Visual Arts and contemporary art practices
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- Knowledge of current developments and emerging trends in Fine Arts and allied creative disciplines.
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- Familiarity with UGC, NAAC and university/statutory requirements, NEP 2020 and emerging trends in Higher Education
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- Regulatory framework governing Higher Education Institutions
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- Awareness of national and international Fine Arts institutions, exhibitions and professional networks.
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- Digital & Technology Integration
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SKILL SET

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- Strong Academic Leadership skills.
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- Excellent Administrative and Organizational skills.
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- Strategic Thinking and Planning.
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- Strong Communication and Presentation skills
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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Essential

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- Ph.D. in Fine Arts / Applied Arts / Visual Arts / Design or an allied/relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution.
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- Master's degree in Fine Arts / Applied Arts / Visual Arts / Design or relevant discipline.
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Preferred

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- Solid academic and/or professional record in the concerned discipline.
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- Significant contribution to research, creative practice, exhibitions, publications or curriculum development.
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- Evidence of national/international recognition in the field.
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EXPERIENCE

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The ideal candidate should be an eminent academic/professional with significant experience in Fine Arts education and academic administration.

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- Minimum 15 years of teaching and/or research experience at University/National-level institutions, including experience of guiding research at doctoral level, wherever applicable.
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- Experience of organizing or participating in national/international exhibitions, seminars, conferences and workshops .
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If you believe you possess the experience, vision and leadership capabilities to contribute to Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar we invite you to submit your detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]

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📌 Dean (Jalandhar)
🏢 Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation)
📍 Jalandhar