Dean – Academics

About the Institution

We are a fast-growing engineering institution with a strong focus on academic excellence, applied research, industry engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship .

We are looking for an accomplished academic leader to serve as Dean – Academics and lead the institution's academic strategy, quality and continuous transformation.

Desired Profile

- Ph.D. from a reputed institution such as IISc, IITs, BITS Pilani, leading NITs or a reputed international university is preferred.
- 15+ years of academic experience with a strong track record in teaching, research and academic leadership.
- Currently serving or having served as a Professor / senior academic leader in a reputed engineering institution.
- Robust experience in academic administration, curriculum development and institutional academic planning .
- Demonstrated experience in leading departments, academic schools, programmes or major academic initiatives.
- Strong record of research publications, funded projects, Ph.D. supervision and academic contributions .
- Experience with NAAC, NBA, NIRF, ABET or other national/international quality and accreditation frameworks .
- Strong understanding of outcome-based education, academic quality systems and continuous improvement .
- Experience in building strong industry-integrated and interdisciplinary academic programs .
- Exposure to emerging areas such as AI, semiconductors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, sustainability and other future technologies .

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the institution's academic strategy and long-term academic roadmap .




- Drive academic excellence, quality assurance and continuous improvement across departments.
- Lead curriculum development and periodic academic restructuring aligned with industry, research and emerging technologies .
- Strengthen outcome-based education, experiential learning, project-based learning and interdisciplinary education .
- Develop systems for faculty recruitment, development, performance evaluation and academic leadership .
- Promote faculty engagement in research, consultancy, industry projects and international collaborations .
- Strengthen Ph.D., postgraduate and undergraduate academic programs .
- Drive academic accreditation and quality initiatives including NBA, NAAC, NIRF and relevant international frameworks .
- Establish robust systems for academic planning, monitoring, assessment and student progression .
- Strengthen industry-integrated education , internships, live projects and professional certifications.
- Promote international academic collaborations, student mobility and joint academic programs .
- Encourage multidisciplinary programs and new-age academic offerings aligned with emerging technologies.
- Work closely with department heads and senior leadership to establish academic KPIs and measurable outcomes .
- Build a culture of academic integrity, innovation, research and continuous improvement .
- Represent the institution at leading academic, professional and higher-education forums .

Ideal Candidate We are looking for a visionary academic leader and institution builder who can combine strong academic credentials with proven administrative capability.

📌 Academic Dean (Chennai)
🏢 Chennai Institute of Technology
📍 Chennai