Dean - Physiotheraphy

Job Description Dean, Physiotherapy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Department/School of Physiotherapy.
• Plan, implement, and monitor academic programmes, curriculum, teaching-learning activities, and student outcomes.
• Lead and mentor faculty members, including workload allocation, performance review, and professional development.
• Coordinate academic activities, examinations, Internships, Clinical Postings and Student Assessments.
• Promote research activities, publications, conferences, funded projects, and academic collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with university, statutory, accreditation, and professional regulatory requirements.
• Monitor student discipline, academic progress, mentoring, and overall development.
• Coordinate with university management, academic committees, hospitals, and external institutions.
• Plan departmental requirements related to infrastructure, laboratories, equipment, budget, and other academic resources.
• Contribute to the overall growth, quality enhancement, and strategic development of the Physiotherapy programme.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• Ph.D. in Physiotherapy / relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of teaching/research experience, including significant experience in academic administration.
• Experience as Professor / HOD / Dean / Academic Coordinator in a reputed institution preferred.
• Strong record of research publications, academic leadership, faculty mentoring, and clinical education.

Key Skills

Academic Leadership | Faculty Management | Research & Publications | Clinical Education | Curriculum Development | Regulatory Compliance | Communication & Administration