Indore Institute of Science and Technology
Website:
indoreinstitute.com
Job details:
We are Hiring: Heads of Department (HoDs)
Are you a visionary academician passionate about shaping the future of engineering education, fostering research, and leading innovative departments?
Indore Institute of Science and Technology (IIST), a premier multi-disciplinary educational institution, is inviting applications for the position of Head of Department (HoD) for three of our dynamic engineering branches:
🤖 Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering
💻 Electronics & Computer Science Engineering
⚙️ Mechanical Engineering
💻 Electronics & Communication Engineering
⚙️ Computer Science and Allied
🔹 Role Overview:
As an HoD, you will be the academic and administrative leader of your department. You will drive academic excellence, foster a culture of research and innovation, build strong industry connections, and ensure the holistic development of both students and faculty members.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership: Oversee curriculum delivery, monitor teaching-learning processes, and implement outcome-based education (OBE) frameworks.
Research & Innovation: Encourage faculty and student participation in R&D, patent filing, hackathons, and incubation activities.
Industry Collaboration: Bridge the academia-industry gap by establishing MoUs, organizing industrial visits, and bringing in industry experts for guest lectures and curriculum advisory.
Accreditation & Compliance: Drive the department's preparations and compliance for accreditations such as NBA and NAAC, while maintaining AICTE and university norms.
Faculty Mentoring: Evaluate faculty performance, guide them in their professional development, and build a cohesive, high-performing academic team.
🔹 What We're Looking For:
Ph.D. in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in teaching, research, and/or industry, with proven administrative experience at the departmental level.
A strong portfolio of research publications in indexed journals (SCI/Scopus), patents, and funded projects.
In-depth understanding of AICTE, UGC, and affiliating university regulations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
📍 Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
Join us in building a center of academic and technical excellence! 💡
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