Program Director - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) in भारत

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