Dean - Computer Sciences

Job Description

Institution Overview PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, a NAAC A++ accredited autonomous institution, is consistently ranked among India’s premier institutions for women’s higher education. The college is committed to advancing academic rigor, fostering innovation-driven research, and cultivating impactful global partnerships. We are seeking visionary academic leaders to help us shape the future of education and research. Position Summary The Dean of Computer Sciences will provide transformative academic leadership to strengthen teaching, research, and industry engagement in emerging and advanced areas of computing. The successful candidate will bring a global perspective, a robust research background, and a strategic vision for interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence. Key Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement world-class curriculum and research programs in cutting-edge areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and IoT . 2. Foster interdisciplinary research collaborations with national and international institutions. 3. Establish strong industry partnerships to enhance research, internships, and placements. 4. Drive faculty development initiatives, ensuring continuous upskilling and research excellence. 5. Lead the accreditation, rankings, and global academic reputation-building efforts . 6. [Develop state-of-the-art research centers and innovation hubs within the institution. 7. Spearhead the adoption of AI-driven learning, EdTech innovations, and next-gen teaching methodologies . Candidate Profile 1. Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field from a globally reputed university . 2. 15+ years of experience in academia, with a proven track record of research leadership, funded projects, and scholarly publications . 3. Exceptional leadership experience in top-ranked universities or institutions of national importance . 4. Strong experience in curriculum development, policy planning, and faculty mentoring . 5. Proven ability to secure research grants, establish industry-academic tie-ups, and drive global collaborations . 6. Expertise in AI, ML, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, and Digital Transformation Technologies . Preferred Qualifications 1. Patents, international research grants, and a strong Scopus-indexed publication record . 2. Experience in government-funded research projects (DST, UGC, AICTE, etc.) . 3. Strong networking ability with corporate leaders, research labs, and policy-making bodies . Show more Show less