Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences / Humanities

Responsibilities:

1. In line with the University's 5 years strategic targets, Dean, in consultation with the Director/Principal/HOD, must formulate and implement the faculty's 5 year and annual plans in letter and spirit with an aim to improve QS Ranking. Exercise supervisory control over the academic/nonacademic staff of the faculty.
2. Appraise (on regular basis) and assign KPIs to Faculty teams on personal and career development plans collaboratively with HODs/Regional Directors and in consultation with DVC-Academics and VC Office especially for AP and above team members.
3. Prepare annual budget of SU in consultation with Director/Principal/HOD, Finance and HDS detailing variables of Finance and new and existing programs with clear projections in line with 5 years goals. This includes budgeting of the overall faculty and for different geographic locations falling within the same faculty.
4. Facilitate VC Office, DVC-Academics and HDS departments regarding appointments as per university guidelines and rules.
5. Ensure supervision of arrangements through Director/Principal/HOD office for the smooth conduct of examinations including scrutiny of exam papers, preparing of datasheets/duty rosters, compilation of marks sheets and preparation of examination results with 100% accuracy.
6. Ensure assignment of responsibilities to all teaching and non-teaching staff (teaching, research examination, and administration) in consultation with faculty Regional Director/Director/Principal/HOD at all geographic locations.
7. Review/approve course offering, course allocations and timetables of teaching of various departments of the faculty prepared by the respective HOD.
8. Permit the students to proceed on industrial and study tours on the recommendation of Director/Principal/HOD.
9. Allocate responsibilities to the employees in addition to their own duties when required.
10. Chair committees, wherever required, at university/faculty level and participate in departmental decision-making and governance.
11. Lead and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas, promoting both the department and the University.
12. Promote and market the work of the department in the subject area both nationally and internationally.
13. Exercise academic leadership for all subject area teaching and research activities.
14. To teach assigned courses as per faculty workload policy.
15. Lead and co-ordinate high impact factor research in the areas related to faculty and cross disciplinary research, projects and patents.
16. Lead research and collaborative partnerships with other national/international educational institutions or other external bodies.
17. Responsible for all accreditations timely with QEC and Registrar Office and ensure HEC/Council compliance at all times with different university units through Director/Principal/HOD office.

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. degree (local/International) in relevant field. Preferably in the following disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics) from HEC recognized university/institute.
2. Proven record of academic achievement, such as publications, research, and teaching experience as per HEC.
3. Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in academic administration or senior leadership roles within an educational institution, minimum 5 to 10 years.
4. Teaching and Research Experience: A strong background in teaching, research, and mentoring students and faculty members.
5. Experience in Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Ability to manage financial resources for the faculty, ensuring the effective distribution of funds for academic and research purposes.
6. Strategic Leadership: Ability to set and execute long-term academic goals, advance the mission of the faculty, and make strategic decisions that shape the academic direction.
7. Academic Management: Strong management skills in overseeing departments, coordinating curriculum development, promoting academic research, and fostering an environment of academic excellence.
8. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders / industrial linkages.
9. Collaboration and Networking: Ability to build partnerships with other universities, research institutions, and industry stakeholders / linkages to enhance the faculty's recognition and research output.