Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences / Humanities

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitate VC Office, DVC-Academics and HDS departments regarding appointments as per university guidelines and rules.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review/approve course offering, course allocations and timetables of teaching of various departments of the faculty prepared by the respective HOD.
• Permit the students to proceed on industrial and study tours on the recommendation of Director/Principal/HOD.
• Allocate responsibilities to the employees in addition to their own duties when required.
• Chair committees, wherever required, at university/faculty level and participate in departmental decision-making and governance.
• Lead and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas, promoting both the department and the University.
• Promote and market the work of the department in the subject area both nationally and internationally.
• Exercise academic leadership for all subject area teaching and research activities.
• To teach assigned courses as per faculty workload policy.
• Lead and co-ordinate high impact factor research in the areas related to faculty and cross disciplinary research, projects and patents.
• Lead research and collaborative partnerships with other national/international educational institutions or other external bodies.
• 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:

• Ph.D. degree (local/International) in relevant field. Preferably in the following disciplines (e.g., islamic studies, sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics) from HEC recognized university/institute.
• Proven record of academic achievement, such as high impact factor publications, research, and teaching experience as per HEC.
• Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in academic administration or senior leadership roles within an educational institution, minimum 5 to 10 years.
• Teaching and Research Experience: A strong background in teaching, research, and mentoring students and faculty members.
• 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.
• 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.
• Academic Management: Strong management skills in overseeing departments, coordinating curriculum development, promoting academic research, and fostering an environment of academic excellence.
• 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.
• 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.