Position:- Vice Chancellor

Location:- Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru

Role Summary The Vice Chancellor will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to the University, driving excellence in teaching, research, innovation, global collaborations, accreditation, rankings, and institutional growth. The incumbent will steer DSU's next phase of development in emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Data Science, Cyber Security, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the University.
- Enhance academic quality, research output, and industry engagement.
- Strengthen national and international collaborations and partnerships.
- Lead accreditation, ranking, and quality assurance initiatives, including NAAC, NBA, ABET, AACSB, NIRF, and QS frameworks.
- Foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, and interdisciplinary research.
- Drive faculty development, student success, and institutional excellence.
- Ensure effective governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Support DSU's initiatives related to AI Maker Labs,



Quantum Technologies, and Net-Zero Campus Vision.

Eligibility Criteria

- Ph.D. in Engineering or a related discipline with an outstanding academic and research record.
- Proven academic leadership experience as Vice Chancellor, Director, Dean, or equivalent.
- Strong track record in research, institution-building, and industry collaboration.
- Experience with accreditation processes and improving institutional rankings.
- Exposure to leading institutions with high academic standards and quality benchmarks.

Desired Competencies

- Strategic vision and transformational leadership.
- Robust academic and administrative acumen.
- Ability to drive innovation and organizational growth.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commitment to global standards in higher education and research excellence.

Compensation

At par with leading private universities and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements.

DATE: 04-10-2026

DR. D. PREMACHANDRA SAGAR

PRO CHANCELLOR, DSU

📌 Vice Chancellor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dayananda Sagar University
📍 Bengaluru