Dean, School of Agriculture

Key Responsibilities

- Provide academic and administrative leadership for the School of Agriculture.
- Plan, implement, and monitor academic programmes, curriculum, teaching-learning activities, and student outcomes.
- Lead and mentor faculty members, including workload allocation, performance review, and career development.
- Oversee practical training, field visits, internships, farm activities, and industry/institutional collaborations.
- Coordinate academic activities, examinations, Internships and Student Assessments.
- Promote research, publications, conferences, funded projects, consultancy, and academic collaborations.
- Ensure compliance with university, statutory, accreditation, and relevant agricultural education requirements.
- Guide and monitor student academic progress, mentoring, discipline, placements, and overall development.
- Coordinate with academic committees, research institutions, agricultural organisations, industries, and external stakeholders.
- Plan and monitor requirements related to laboratories, farms, equipment, infrastructure,



budget, and other academic resources.
- Contribute to the overall growth, quality enhancement, and strategic development of the School of Agriculture.

Qualification & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Agriculture / relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
- Ph.D. in Agriculture / relevant discipline preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, including significant experience in academic administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Professor is mandatory.
- Experience as Professor / HOD / Dean / Academic Coordinator in a reputed institution preferred.
- Strong record of research publications, academic leadership, faculty mentoring, and student development.

Key Skills Academic Leadership | Faculty Management | Research & Publications | Curriculum Development | Agricultural Education | Regulatory Compliance | Industry Collaboration | Communication & Administration

📌 Dean- School of Agricultural Science (Puducherry)
🏢 Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College
📍 Puducherry