Dean- School of Agricultural Science

Job Description Dean, School of Agriculture

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the School of Agriculture.
• 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.
• Oversee practical training, field visits, internships, farm activities, and industry/institutional collaborations.
• Coordinate academic activities, examinations, Internships and Student Assessments.
• Promote research, publications, conferences, funded projects, consultancy, and academic collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with university, statutory, accreditation, and relevant agricultural education requirements.
• Guide and monitor student academic progress, mentoring, discipline, placements, and overall development.
• Coordinate with academic committees, research institutions, agricultural organisations, industries, and external stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor requirements related to laboratories, farms, equipment, infrastructure, budget, and other academic resources.
• Contribute to the overall growth, quality enhancement, and strategic development of the School of Agriculture.

Qualification & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture / relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Ph.D. in Agriculture / relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience, including significant experience in academic administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Professor is mandatory.
• Experience as Professor / HOD / Dean / Academic Coordinator in a reputed institution preferred.
• Strong record of research publications, academic leadership, faculty mentoring, and student development.

Key Skills

Academic Leadership | Faculty Management | Research & Publications | Curriculum Development | Agricultural Education | Regulatory Compliance | Industry Collaboration | Communication & Administration