Position - Dean School of Fashion & Technology

Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Jalandhar, Punjab

Experience: 18–25 Years

Location: Lovely Skilled University, Jalandhar, Punjab

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Campus

Position Level: Senior Academic Leadership

About Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry-oriented education. We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Dean – School of Fashion & Technology to lead the School’s academic, research, and strategic initiatives while strengthening its national and international reputation in fashion, design, textiles, apparel, and emerging fashion technologies.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced academic leader with a strong understanding of the fashion and design ecosystem, demonstrated administrative capabilities, industry connections, and a passion for developing future-ready professionals.

Role Overview The Dean will be responsible for providing strategic and academic leadership to the School of Fashion & Technology, overseeing programme development, faculty management, research initiatives, industry partnerships, student development, and institutional growth. The role requires a forward-thinking leader who can integrate creative education with technological advancements, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and evolving global industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Academic Leadership

- Develop and implement the School’s long-term vision, academic strategy, and growth plans.
- Lead initiatives to enhance academic standards, institutional reputation, and programme outcomes.
- Identify emerging opportunities in fashion design, fashion technology, textile innovation, apparel manufacturing, merchandising, and allied disciplines.
- Drive interdisciplinary collaboration and promote a culture of creativity, innovation, and academic excellence.
- Establish measurable academic and research objectives aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.

2. Curriculum Development and Programme Innovation

- Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate, postgraduate, and other relevant academic programmes.
- Ensure curriculum alignment with current fashion industry practices, employer expectations, and global educational trends.
- Promote practical learning through design studios, laboratories, workshops, live projects, internships, and industry assignments.
- Integrate emerging areas such as digital fashion, AI-assisted design, 3D garment simulation, smart textiles, sustainable fashion, and fashion technology.
- Strengthen outcome-based education, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary teaching methodologies.

3. Faculty Leadership and Development

- Lead faculty recruitment, selection, onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Build a high-performing faculty team with expertise in fashion, design, textiles, apparel, and technology.
- Encourage faculty members to pursue research, publications, patents, consultancy, industry projects, and collaborative initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional improvement.
- Ensure effective workload planning, academic delivery,



and faculty engagement.

4. Research, Innovation and Consultancy

- Promote high-quality research in fashion design, textile science, apparel technology, sustainability, and allied areas.
- Encourage research publications, funded projects, patents, design registrations, consultancy, and industry-sponsored initiatives.
- Facilitate research collaborations with national and international universities, research institutions, and industry organisations.
- Support innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, and commercialisation of promising ideas.
- Encourage participation in conferences, exhibitions, research forums, and international academic collaborations.

5. Industry Partnerships and Corporate Engagement

- Establish and strengthen partnerships with fashion brands, textile manufacturers, apparel exporters, design houses, retail organisations, and technology providers.
- Develop industry advisory boards to ensure programme relevance and improve graduate employability.
- Facilitate internships, live industry projects, guest lectures, workshops, masterclasses, and industry visits.
- Create opportunities for collaborative research, sponsored laboratories, consultancy, and knowledge exchange.
- Strengthen relationships with professional associations and relevant industry bodies.

6. Student Development, Placements and Entrepreneurship

- Enhance student learning outcomes, employability, creativity, and professional readiness.
- Support student participation in fashion shows, design competitions, exhibitions, portfolio presentations, and industry events.
- Collaborate with placement teams to improve internship opportunities, recruitment outcomes, and industry engagement.
- Encourage entrepreneurship, start-ups, independent design ventures, and fashion-related business initiatives.
- Promote mentoring, career guidance, student engagement, and holistic professional development.

7. Academic Administration and Quality Assurance

- Oversee academic planning, programme delivery, examinations, departmental operations, and resource utilisation.
- Ensure adherence to applicable University policies, academic regulations, and relevant statutory and accreditation requirements.
- Monitor academic performance, student feedback, faculty outcomes, research productivity, and placement indicators.
- Lead internal quality enhancement initiatives and contribute to accreditation and institutional review processes.
- Prepare academic reports, strategic plans, budgets, and performance reviews for University leadership.

8. Infrastructure and Resource Management

- Oversee the effective utilisation and development of design studios, textile and garment laboratories, computer-aided design facilities, workshops, and other academic infrastructure.
- Identify requirements for modern equipment, digital tools, software, and industry-relevant learning resources.
- Ensure appropriate planning and allocation of budgets,



equipment, and other institutional resources.
- Promote safe, sustainable, and efficient use of laboratories, studios, and workshops.

9. Global Engagement and Institutional Reputation

- Develop collaborations with international universities, design schools, fashion institutes, and industry partners.
- Promote student and faculty exchange, joint projects, international workshops, and collaborative academic initiatives.
- Represent the School at academic conferences, industry forums, exhibitions, and professional events.
- Strengthen the School’s visibility through academic achievements, research outcomes, industry collaborations, and student accomplishments.

Eligibility and Desired Candidate Profile

- Experience: 18–25 years of relevant professional experience in fashion, fashion technology, fashion design, textile technology, apparel, garment manufacturing, or allied disciplines.
- A strong academic background with relevant postgraduate qualifications; a Ph.D. is desirable and may be required depending on the applicable regulatory framework and appointment criteria.
- Significant experience in academic leadership, institutional administration, programme development, or senior management within a university, design institute, fashion school, or related organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage academic operations, and drive institutional growth.
- A proven track record in curriculum innovation, research, publications, consultancy, or industry collaboration.
- Strong connections with the fashion, textile, apparel, retail, and design industries.
- Understanding of emerging fashion technologies, sustainability, digital design, and global industry developments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
- A student-centric and industry-oriented approach to education and professional development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be assessed against mutually agreed objectives, including:

- Academic quality and programme development.
- Faculty recruitment, retention, and professional development.
- Research publications, funded projects, consultancy, and innovation.
- Industry partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
- Student internships, placements, entrepreneurship, and career outcomes.
- Accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Infrastructure development, resource utilisation, and institutional growth.
- National and international academic engagement.

Why Join Lovely Professional University?

This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic academic School, shape the future of fashion and technology education, build meaningful industry partnerships, promote research and innovation, and contribute to developing the next generation of fashion and design professionals.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to share their updated CV/profile for consideration.

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Application for Dean – School of Fashion & Technology

Location: Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab

Join Lovely Professional University and lead the next chapter of innovation and excellence in fashion and technology education.

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