• Responsibilities Reporting to the Dean of the School (Academic Matters)

The Director shall report to the Dean on all academic matters, with a focus on excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and academic engagement.

1.1 Academic Leadership and Values
• Foster a culture of academic integrity, critical inquiry, and shared leadership.
• Promote a collegial and inclusive academic environment aligned with the university’s academic values.

1.2 Academic Strategy and Curriculum Development
• Assist the Dean in the development and execution of academic plans and school-level academic strategy.
• Participate in the design and periodic review of curriculum to ensure relevance, future-readiness, and industry alignment.
• Promote creative pedagogies, including blended learning, project-based learning, and integration of emerging technologies

1.3 Teaching and Academic Operations
• Oversee course delivery, examinations, evaluations, and academic audits.
• Ensure academic calendar adherence and continuous improvement in teaching and learning quality.




• Teach at least one course per semester to lead by example and stay engaged with academic processes.

1.4 Research, Innovation, and Consultancy
• Promote high-impact, interdisciplinary research and publication in reputed journals and conferences.
• Facilitate faculty-led consultancy projects and development of research infrastructure.
• Encourage innovation, intellectual property generation, and applied research outcomes.

1.5 Faculty Development and Academic Staffing
• Mentor faculty and support staff, supporting their academic and professional growth.
• Facilitate faculty development programs (FDPs), research workshops, and international academic exposure.
• Conduct academic performance reviews and support faculty career progression in collaboration with HR.

1.6 Academic Engagement and Dissemination
• Organize academic seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs.
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📌 Director – GITAM School of Computer Science and Engineering (Hyderabad)
🏢 GITAM Deemed University
📍 Hyderabad