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Professor Cum Director – School of Interdisciplinary Sciences (IDSC), Eluru

Apply for Professor Cum Director – School of Interdisciplinary Sciences (IDSC) position in Eluru. Opportunity for experienced academic leaders with expertise in interdisciplinary education, research, innovation, academic governance, and institutional development.

Posted Date: 0-9-05-2026

Organization: School of Interdisciplinary Sciences 

Job Title: Professor Cum Director – School of Interdisciplinary Sciences (IDSC)

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Academic Leadership

  • Develop and implement the vision, mission, and strategic roadmap of the School
  • Align academic offerings with NEP 2020, UGC regulations, and industry requirements
  • Promote interdisciplinary education integrating science, technology, humanities, and applied domains

2. Academic Planning & Program Development

  • Design and introduce innovative interdisciplinary programmes and specializations
  • Ensure Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and skill-oriented curriculum
  • Benchmark programmes with leading national and international institutions

3. Research, Innovation & Consultancy

  • Establish a strong research ecosystem within the School
  • Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations
  • Facilitate:
    • Funded projects (UGC, DST, AICTE, Industry)
    • Patents, publications, and consultancy assignments
  • Encourage incubation, startups, and applied research initiatives

4. Faculty Leadership & Development

  • Lead recruitment, mentoring, and performance management of faculty
  • Encourage Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and research engagement
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance academic culture

5. Student Development & Outcomes

  • Ensure holistic student development through:
    • Experiential and project-based learning
    • Industry exposure and interdisciplinary projects
  • Strengthen placements, internships, and career readiness initiatives

6. Industry & Institutional Collaboration

  • Establish partnerships with:
    • Industry organizations
    • Research institutions
    • International universities
  • Facilitate live projects, guest lectures, and joint programmes

7. Governance, Compliance & Administration

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • UGC, NAAC, and other statutory bodies
  • Lead accreditation, audits, and inspections
  • Oversee:
    • Academic scheduling
    • Budgeting and resource allocation
    • Policy implementation

8. Interdisciplinary Integration

  • Promote cross-departmental collaboration and co-teaching models
  • Enable problem-solving approaches addressing real-world challenges
  • Develop flexible credit systems and modular learning pathways

9. Outreach & Institutional Branding

  • Represent the University in academic and industry forums
  • Organize conferences, seminars, and innovation events
  • Enhance the School’s national and international visibility

10. Additional Responsibilities

  • Mentor faculty and students
  • Contribute to university-level committees and strategic initiatives
  • Perform duties assigned by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor / Management

Technical Competencies

  • Academic programme design and curriculum development
  • Research methodology and grant acquisition
  • Financial and administrative acumen
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Digital and blended learning ecosystems

Behavioral Competencies

  • Visionary leadership and strategic thinking
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Innovation and problem-solving mindset
  • High integrity and accountability
  • Team building and collaboration

Job Location: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh