Pro Vice-Chancellor ( Computer Science and allied disciplines )

Job Description

Position Title: Pro Vice-Chancellor Computer Engineering Background Location: Bengaluru North, Karnataka, India Role Overview: The Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the academic and research vision of technology and engineering schools with a core emphasis on Computer Science and allied disciplines. The position requires an accomplished academician with strong subject knowledge, technological foresight, and the ability to lead cutting-edge research, foster innovation, and build robust academia-industry linkages. Key Responsibilities: Academic and Technical Leadership: Research and Innovation Leadership: Technology Incubation and Start-Up Ecosystem: Academic-Industry Collaboration: Digital Transformation and Smart Campus Initiatives: Internationalization: Faculty and Talent Development: Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation: Eligibility Criteria: Mandatory Qualifications: Engineering Graduation (B.E. / B.Tech), Post-Graduation (M.E. / M.Tech), and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in any one of the following disciplines only: Computer Science Information Science Information Technology Data Science Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Note: Candidates with engineering graduation in any other specialization will not be considered. Candidates with qualifications such as B.Sc., BCA, MCA, or other non-engineering degrees will also not be eligible. Experience Requirements: Minimum 15 years of academic experience, including teaching, research, and academic administration. Demonstrated leadership in funded research projects, Ph.D. guidance, patents, and high-impact publications. Experience in establishing or leading research labs, innovation centers, or CoEs. Preferred Attributes: Academic qualifications from premier national/international institutions (e.g., IITs, NITs, IIITs, global universities). Strong industry interface with a track record in consulting, technology advisory, or product development. Global exposure through research collaborations, academic visits, or international program management.