Academic Dean

Navodaya Education Trust · India

Position: Dean Academics

Institution: NET – Navodaya Institute of Technology

Location: Raichur Karnataka

About The Role:

The Dean Academics in autonomous engineering colleges in Karnataka is responsible for managing all academic, curricular, and, regulatory activities. Key duties include designing curricula, implementing Outcomes-Based Education (OBE), scheduling, maintaining academic integrity, and ensuring compliance with UGC, AICTE, and VTU regulations. They play a pivotal role in accreditation (NBA/NAAC), monitoring, and improving educational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Planning & Implementation:
• Develop academic calendars, schedules, and policies for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Curriculum Development (Autonomous Structure): Lead the design, modification, and implementation of curricula to meet industry demands, including Choice Based Credit Systems (CBCS).
• Quality Assurance & Accreditation:
• Drive preparations for NBA (National Board of Accreditation) and NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), conducting academic audits.
• Academic Monitoring:
• Supervise departmental activities, including teacher lesson plans, attendance, and adherence to regulations.
• Examination & Evaluation:
• Oversee Continuous Internal Evaluations (CIE) and Semester End Examinations (SEE), along with result analysis.
• Regulatory Liaison:
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies such as AICTE, UGC, and the affiliating university (VTU) for compliance.
• Student Support:
• Manage student performance tracking, academic counseling, and resolve academic complaints.
• Development:
• Support, supervise, and encourage faculty for professional development, research, and high teaching standards.
• Report to Leadership:
• Regularly update the Principal/Director on academic progress and strategic initiatives.

Qualification: B.E, M.Tech.,Ph.D in EEE, CSE, EC

Experience: Professor with at least 5 years worked as Dean-Academics is essential.