Principal-School of Photography

Position Summary

The Principal will provide academic, administrative and creative leadership to the School of Photography overseeing curriculum delivery, faculty development, student outcomes, industry linkages and NAAC/UGC compliance, while positioning the school as a centre of excellence in photographic education and practice.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Lead curriculum design,revision and delivery in line with NEP 2020, UGC and university guidelines
• Ensure quality of teaching, studio practice, assessment and student learning outcomes
• Promote research, publication, exhibitions and creative practice among faculty and students
• Introduce contemporary specialisations digital imaging, cinematography, photojournalism, fashion and commercial photography, AI-assisted imaging

Administration & Governance

• Manage day-to-day school operations, academic calendar, timetables and examinations
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, studio/lab infrastructure and equipment procurement
• Ensure statutory compliance and readiness for NAAC, UGC and accreditation audits
• Maintain records, MIS and reporting to university leadership

Faculty & Student Development

• Recruit, mentor and appraise faculty; drive faculty development programmes
• Ensure effective student mentoring, grievance redressal and discipline
• Strengthen placements, internships and industry mentorship

Industry, Outreach & Growth

• Build partnerships with studios, media houses, agencies, galleries and photography associations
• Drive admissions, student enrolment and institutional branding
• Organise exhibitions,workshops, masterclasses, festivals and guest lectures by eminent photographers
• Explore consultancy, certificate courses and revenue-generating initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Photography, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Mass Communication or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of teaching / research / professional experience, of which at least 10 years at Associate Professor level or equivalent
• Proven record of academic administration and accreditation experience

Desirable

• Experience leading a school,department or institute of art, design, media or photography
• Strong command of digital workflow, colour management, post-production and studio lighting
• Familiarity with NAAC/NBA processes, NEP 2020 and outcome-based education
• Established network across the photography, media and creative industries