Principal – Faculty of Nursing

Location: Ahmedabad / Surat

Position Overview

Parul University invites applications for the position of Principal – Faculty of Nursing. The University seeks an experienced academic leader with strong expertise in nursing education, clinical training, research, academic administration, and institutional development to lead the Faculty of Nursing towards excellence in healthcare education and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

- Provide strategic leadership for nursing programmes, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement.
- Ensure academic delivery aligns with nursing education standards and healthcare requirements.
- Promote competency-based education, clinical learning, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Strengthen clinical laboratories, simulation facilities, and practical training infrastructure.

Research & Innovation

- Promote research in nursing education, community health, clinical nursing, patient care, and healthcare management.
- Encourage quality research publications, funded projects, and collaborative research.
- Facilitate national and international research collaborations.
- Promote evidence-based practices and innovations in nursing education.

Faculty Development

- Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Encourage faculty participation in research, conferences, workshops, and FDPs.
- Strengthen clinical and academic competencies of faculty members.

Student Development

- Ensure effective clinical training and practical exposure for nursing students.
- Promote internships, community health programmes, hospital training, and professional development.
- Strengthen student placement and career development initiatives.




- Encourage participation in healthcare awareness and community outreach programmes.

Hospital & Healthcare Collaborations

- Establish partnerships with hospitals, healthcare institutions, community health centres, and professional organisations.
- Facilitate clinical postings, internships, and cooperative training programmes.
- Promote healthcare research and community engagement.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

- Ensure compliance with applicable Indian Nursing Council (INC), State Nursing Council, UGC, NAAC, NIRF, and other statutory requirements.
- Lead accreditation, inspections, academic audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Maintain clinical training standards and regulatory documentation.

Administration & Governance

- Oversee academic planning, clinical facilities, budgeting, and administrative operations.
- Coordinate with University leadership, hospitals, and regulatory authorities.
- Drive student enrolment, institutional development, and academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. Nursing with a strong academic record; Ph.D. in Nursing wherever prescribed under applicable norms.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in nursing education, clinical practice, research, or academic administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership / administrative roles such as Principal, Dean, Vice Principal, Professor, Head of Department, or equivalent.
- Significant research contributions, publications, and academic achievements.
- Proven experience in nursing education, clinical training, regulatory compliance, and institutional development.
- Eligibility as per applicable INC / State Nursing Council / UGC norms.

Application Process Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their updated CV through:

Email: [email protected]

📌 Principal- Nursing (Surat)
🏢 Parul University
📍 Surat