Website:
rathinamcollege.ac.in
Job details:
Company Description Rathinam Global Deemed to be University is part of the Rathinam Group of Institutions, a multifaceted education and technology ecosystem in South Coimbatore. The university is housed within Rathinam Techzone, a 70-acre integrated campus on NH-209 that combines academic institutions, IT companies, and large-scale IT parks. The campus is designed to include facilities such as hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, and housing, creating a comprehensive environment for learning and innovation. Alongside the university, the group includes technical, architecture, pharmacy, management, and school-level institutions, as well as IT companies and incubation centers that foster industry collaboration. This ecosystem offers leaders the opportunity to shape education in close alignment with technology, infrastructure development, and regional growth.
Role Description The Vice Chancellor role at Rathinam Global Deemed to be University is a full-time, on-site position based in Coimbatore. The Vice Chancellor will provide strategic academic and administrative leadership, setting the vision and direction for teaching, research, and innovation across the university. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing academic programs, fostering faculty development, promoting high-quality research output, and ensuring a learner-centered environment. The role involves managing accreditation and regulatory compliance, developing industry partnerships with the IT park and associated companies, and strengthening community and stakeholder engagement. The Vice Chancellor will lead budgeting and resource allocation, support new program development, champion diversity and inclusion, and represent the university in national and international forums.
Qualifications as per UGC norms with
- Demonstraated academic leadership experience, including prior service as Dean, Director, Pro Vice Chancellor, or equivalent senior role in a university or higher education institution.
- Strong background in curriculum design, quality assurance, and academic governance, with the ability to oversee multi-disciplinary programs and schools.
- Proven experience in research promotion, publication oversight, and supporting faculty and student research initiatives, preferably with a record of scholarly contributions.
- Ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, particularly in information technology, innovation ecosystems, and incubation centers.
- Expertise in institutional planning and administration, including budgeting, resource management, policy formulation, and regulatory compliance with national and international standards.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative leadership style that encourages transparency and inclusive decision-making.
- Commitment to student success, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to creating a safe, supportive, and innovative campus environment.
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a recognized institution, with a strong academic record; experience in multidisciplinary or technology-focused universities is highly desirable.
- Experience working in or with large integrated campuses, education-technology hubs, or IT parks will be an added advantage.
PREFERRED ACADEMIC BACKGROUND ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
The candidate should preferably have an academic background in:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Computer Science / Information Technology
- Emerging Technologies
- Applied Sciences / Technology-related disciplines
Preference may be given to candidates possessing:
- B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent qualification;
- M.E. / M.Tech. or equivalent qualification;
- Ph.D. in Engineering / Technology or an allied discipline;
- Professor-level academic experience in Engineering / Technology;
Significant research and innovation credentials in Engineering / Technology
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