Head of Department - UITTR

About the Company

Chandigarh University is committed to providing quality education and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

About the Role

The University invites applications from experienced and academically accomplished professionals for the position of Professor & Head of Department (HoD) in the Education Department (UITTR). The role requires dynamic academic leadership, administrative expertise, and a strong commitment to excellence in teacher education, research, and curriculum innovation. The selected candidate will lead the department and contribute strategically to the development and execution of Integrated B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. programmes in alignment with NEP 2020 and institutional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership to the Education Department.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and enhancement of 4-year Integrated B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. programmes.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, research, and student outcomes.
• Mentor faculty members and promote interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Develop curriculum frameworks in accordance with UGC, NCTE, and NEP 2020 guidelines.
• Oversee accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Encourage publications, funded research projects, seminars, FDPs, and academic collaborations.
• Strengthen industry-academia and school partnership initiatives.
• Manage departmental operations, budgeting, scheduling, and faculty development.
• Contribute to institutional growth through strategic academic planning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education / Mathematics / Physics from a recognized university.
• M.Ed. with a minimum of 55% marks.
• M.Sc. in Mathematics / Physics with a minimum of 55% marks.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated research aptitude with quality publications.
• Knowledge of accreditation frameworks such as NAAC/NCTE.
• Familiarity with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and NEP 2020 implementation.
• Ability to foster academic excellence and collaborative culture.

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