Area: Academic Administration | Location: Pune | Reporting To: Dean

About the Role

We're looking for an accomplished academic leader to head our Electrical & Electronics Engineering program as Program Director. This role carries full ownership of the department's academic quality, delivery, and student outcomes — combining teaching leadership with program management, curriculum oversight, and stakeholder engagement across students, faculty, and industry.

Key Accountabilities

Academic

Solely responsible for the Electrical & Electronics Engineering unit/department program
Own Academic Plan, sessional planning, timetable management, and examinations for the department
Supervise lectures, practicals, tutorials, and other sessions as per assigned workload
Supervise the quality, appropriateness, and relevance of academic offerings — degrees, programs, specializations, and courses within EEE
Conduct periodic reviews of all programs, courses, and specializations, driving continuous improvement
Ensure the curriculum is delivered fully within the required timeframe
Drive overall academic improvement and a better learning environment for students
Ensure examination processes are conducted fairly and properly
Encourage students to make full use of university facilities to enhance learning
Organize training programs to help students build relevant skill sets
Ensure departmental participation in IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) activities
Build research capability and a research culture among students through real-time projects and assignments
Ensure students are industry-ready or equipped to pursue further study or entrepreneurship
Support admissions and student counseling; manage communication with students, parents, mentors, and student bodies
Ensure fast, fair resolution of department-related issues, both routine and unique

Person Specification

Desired Qualification & Experience

Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or closely related discipline) from a Top-50 nationally ranked institution (NIRF) or top-ranked global institution (QS)
Minimum 10 years of teaching experience
Preferably of Professor / Associate Professor cadre
Demonstrated academic and research reputation at a national level in EEE or allied fields
Demonstrated administrative experience

Leadership and Management

Ability to lead a Unit / Department / School
High EQ and strong negotiation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, parents, and students across diverse backgrounds
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills

Personal Attributes and Style

Strong commitment to the university's vision, ambitions, and values
Excellent attention to detail
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Relationships

Internal: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dean and Associate Dean, Faculty Members, Students, Non-Academic Leads

External: Professional academic networks, societies, and universities; accreditation bodies; corporate bodies; parents

Program Director - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

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