Dean - Doctoral Programs

10 - 15 years

20 - 25 Lacs

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The Dean for the PhD Program at Universal AI University is a senior academic leader responsible for the strategic direction, academic quality, and operational management of the university s doctoral programs. This role involves fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation, and academic integrity across the university s PhD tracks in Computer Science, Liberal Arts (Economics and Psychology), and Management.

Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PhD curriculum, ensuring alignment with global standards and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with faculty and the AI Advisory Board to review and update syllabi, teaching methodologies, and evaluation processes. Ensure the curriculum is benchmarked with the best Universities in the world
  • Ensure the relevance and quality of research output, monitoring student progress and program outcomes.

Research and Innovation

  • Promote a research-driven environment by encouraging faculty and students to pursue cutting-edge research projects.
  • Identify and facilitate funding opportunities, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary projects.
  • Ensure compliance with publication requirements (e.g., seminar papers, research papers in indexed journals) and uphold research integrity standards (e.g., plagiarism checks, similarity index limits).

Faculty Development

  • Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, and professional development initiatives to maintain high teaching and research standards.
  • Foster a culture of academic integrity, inclusivity, and engagement among faculty, staff, and students.

Student Success and Support

  • Guide doctoral candidates through coursework, research milestones, and thesis submission processes.
  • Advise students on research direction, career development, and networking opportunities.
  • Ensure mandatory coursework attendance, annual international conference presentations, and successful completion of exams and research milestones.

Industry and Community Engagement

  • Build partnerships with industry, research institutions, and external stakeholders to enhance program relevance and student opportunities.
  • Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote AI education and research impact.

Quality Assurance

  • Conduct regular assessments of academic programs, leveraging data for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.

Qualifications

  • PhD from a reputed national or international university in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in academic leadership or administration, preferably in higher education.
  • Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, research supervision, and faculty mentoring.
  • Proven track record of research publications and securing external funding is preferred.

Desired Skills

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to drive innovation in academic programs and research.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strategic vision for advancing doctoral education in AI and related fields.

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Universal Ai University
Universal Ai University

Education Technology / Artificial Intelligence

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