Principal – Faculty of Applied & Allied Health Sciences

Location: Ahmedabad / Surat

Position Overview

Parul University invites applications for the position of Principal – Faculty of Applied & Allied Health Sciences. The University seeks an accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in allied health education, healthcare research, clinical training, academic administration, and institutional development to lead the Faculty towards excellence in healthcare education and interdisciplinary research.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

- Provide strategic direction for academic programmes, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement.
- Ensure academic programmes align with emerging healthcare requirements and professional standards.
- Promote competency-based education, practical learning, and interdisciplinary teaching.
- Strengthen laboratory infrastructure, clinical facilities, and practical training resources.

Research & Innovation

- Promote research in allied health sciences, clinical sciences, diagnostic sciences, rehabilitation, and applied healthcare.
- Encourage quality research publications, funded projects, patents, and consultancy initiatives.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary research and national and international collaborations.
- Promote innovation in healthcare technologies, diagnostics, and patient care.

Faculty Development

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

Student Development

- Promote clinical exposure, laboratory training, internships, and practical skill development.
- Strengthen student placements and professional development initiatives.
- Encourage student participation in research projects, healthcare outreach, and interdisciplinary activities.




- Promote industry-oriented and competency-based learning.

Healthcare & Industry Collaborations

- Establish partnerships with hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, healthcare organisations, research centres, and professional bodies.
- Facilitate clinical training, internships, guest lectures, and collaborative research.
- Promote industry-academia and hospital-academia engagement.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

- Ensure compliance with applicable UGC, NAAC, NIRF, National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), and other relevant statutory requirements, wherever applicable.
- Lead accreditation, inspections, academic audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Monitor academic standards, clinical training, and regulatory documentation.

Administration & Governance

- Oversee academic planning, budgeting, infrastructure, and administrative operations.
- Coordinate with University leadership and relevant regulatory authorities.
- Drive student enrolment, institutional growth, and academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. in Allied Health Sciences / Applied Health Sciences / relevant discipline, wherever applicable.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification with an excellent academic record.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in teaching, research, clinical practice, or academic administration in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership / administrative roles such as Principal, Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Professor, Head of Department, or equivalent.
- Significant research contributions, publications, funded projects, and academic achievements.
- Proven experience in clinical education, academic administration, regulatory compliance, and institutional development.
- Eligibility as per applicable UGC / NCAHP / relevant statutory council norms.

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

Email: [email protected]

📌 Principal- Applied and Allied Health Sciences (Surat)
🏢 Parul University
📍 Surat