Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the CSIT department in alignment with institutional goals.
- Foster innovation in teaching, learning, and research in emerging areas of Computer Science and IT.
- Lead the development of new academic programs and research initiatives.
Academic and Research Oversight:
- Oversee curriculum design, course development, and accreditation processes.
- Promote high-quality research and secure funding through grants and industry collaboration.
- Support faculty in scholarly activities and professional development.
Administrative and Operational Management:
- Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and policy implementation.
- Recruit, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, national, and international standards.
Collaboration and External Engagement:
- Build partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.
- Represent the department at national and international forums and conferences.
- Drive initiatives related to internships, placements, and alumni engagement.
Technology and Infrastructure:
- Oversee the implementation and management of IT infrastructure used in teaching and research.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data governance, and tech-enabled learning environments.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security
- Ph.D year should be before 2018.
- Minimum of 10 years of academic or industry experience, with at least 5 in leadership roles.
- 5 Publications in scopus/sci journals.
- 2 guided students should be completed.
- Proven track record of academic excellence, research, and/or innovation in CSIT.
- Experience in managing interdisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, etc.).
Key Skills:
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Budgeting and resource management
- Research and academic development
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of accreditation and quality assurance processes
