Associate Professor/Professor

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategic & Academic Leadership

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the department (new programs, student intake, branding)
• Design industry-aligned curriculum (e.g., clinical practice, organizational psychology, behavioural data science, counselling)
• Introduce value-added certifications and interdisciplinary courses
• Drive NAAC/NIRF rankings contributions and accreditation readiness

2. Program Development & Innovation

• Integrate technology in psychology (e.g., psychometrics tools, data analytics, AI applications in behaviour studies)

3. Faculty Leadership & Talent Building

• Implement performance-driven culture (KPIs: teaching quality, publications, student feedback, placements)
• Mentor faculty for research output, consulting, and executive education

4. Research, Consulting & Revenue Generation

• Build a research and consulting ecosystem (corporate training, assessments, mental health services)
• Secure funded projects, consultancy assignments, and collaborations
• Establish labs/centres (e.g., Behavioural Lab, Counselling Centre)
• Promote publications in Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals

5. Student Outcomes & Employability

• Ensure strong placement and internship pipelines (Hospitals, NGOs, EdTech, corporates)
• Develop career-oriented training (soft skills, psychometric testing, counselling skills)
• Track and improve student success metrics (placements, higher education, certifications)

6. Industry & Institutional Partnerships

• Build MoUs with hospitals, corporates, NGOs, schools, and wellness centers
• Organize guest lectures, workshops, and live projects
• Promote international collaborations and exchange programs

7. Administration & Operations

• Manage departmental budgets with a focus on ROI and efficiency
• Ensure smooth academic operations, timetabling, and compliance
• Handle student grievances and maintain discipline
• Contribute to university committees and strategic initiatives

Preferred candidate profile

• At least 3-5 years in academic leadership roles (HoD/Program Head/Coordinator)
• Strong research and publication record