Head of Department (HOD) – School of Design
Job Description
Position
Head of Department (HOD), School of Design
Reports to
Principal / Director, Hamstech College of Creative Education
Location
Sanjay Ghodawat UniversityKolhapur, Maharashtra
Employment type
Full-time, Permanent
1. Position Summary
The Head of Department provides academic, administrative and strategic leadership for the School of Design. The HOD is responsible for delivering a high-quality, industry-relevant design education, nurturing faculty and student creativity, strengthening research and industry partnerships, and ensuring the department meets all regulatory, accreditation and institutional standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
• Lead the design, review and continuous updating of curricula, ensuring alignment with industry trends, emerging technologies and regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Oversee teaching quality, timetables, assessment, examinations and evaluation processes.
• Promote studio-based, project-based and interdisciplinary learning.




• Ensure timely completion of syllabi, studio reviews, juries and final-year projects.
• Champion academic integrity, originality and ethical design practice.

Faculty Management and Development
• Plan faculty workload, recruitment, induction and mentoring.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support career development, training and further study.
• Encourage faculty participation in research, publications, exhibitions, competitions and conferences.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful and inclusive departmental culture.

Student Development and Welfare
• Oversee admissions support, orientation, academic advising and mentoring.
• Monitor student progress, attendance and retention; address academic and disciplinary matters.
• Support internships, placements, portfolio development, exhibitions and design showcases.
• Encourage student participation in competitions, workshops and community-based design projects.

Research, Inn

📌 HOD (Hyderabad)
🏢 Hamstech College of Creative Education
📍 Hyderabad