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Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences / Humanities
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Department, Islamabad
Apply By Mar 10, 2025
Job Description (total positions: 1, posted on: Feb 18, 2025)

Responsibilities:

  • In line with the University’s 5 years strategic targets, Dean, in consultation with the Director/Principal/HOD, must formulate and implement the faculty’s 5 year and annual plans in letter and spirit with an aim to improve QS Ranking. Exercise supervisory control over the academic/nonacademic staff of the faculty.
  • Appraise (on regular basis) and assign KPIs to Faculty teams on personal and career development plans collaboratively with HODs/Regional Directors and in consultation with DVC-Academics and VC Office especially for AP and above team members. 
  • Prepare annual budget of SU in consultation with Director/Principal/HOD, Finance and HDS detailing variables of Finance and new and existing programs with clear projections in line with 5 years goals.  This includes budgeting of the overall faculty and for different geographic locations falling within the same faculty.
  • Facilitate VC Office, DVC-Academics and HDS departments regarding appointments as per university guidelines and rules.
  • Ensure supervision of arrangements through Director/Principal/HOD office for the smooth conduct of examinations including scrutiny of exam papers, preparing of datasheets/duty rosters, compilation of marks sheets and preparation of examination results with 100% accuracy.
  • Ensure assignment of responsibilities to all teaching and non-teaching staff (teaching, research examination, and administration) in consultation with faculty Regional Director/Director/Principal/HOD at all geographic locations.
  • Review/approve course offering, course allocations and timetables of teaching of various departments of the faculty prepared by the respective HOD.
  • Permit the students to proceed on industrial and study tours on the recommendation of Director/Principal/HOD.
  • Allocate responsibilities to the employees in addition to their own duties when required.
  • Chair committees, wherever required, at university/faculty level and participate in departmental decision-making and governance.
  • Lead and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas, promoting both the department and the University.
  • Promote and market the work of the department in the subject area both nationally and internationally.
  • Exercise academic leadership for all subject area teaching and research activities.
  • To teach assigned courses as per faculty workload policy.
  • Lead and co-ordinate high impact factor research in the areas related to faculty and cross disciplinary research, projects and patents.
  • Lead research and collaborative partnerships with other national/international educational institutions or other external bodies.
  • Responsible for all accreditations timely with QEC and Registrar Office and ensure HEC/Council compliance at all times with different university units through Director/Principal/HOD office.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. degree (local/International) in relevant field. Preferably in the following disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics) from HEC recognized university/institute.
  • Proven record of academic achievement, such as publications, research, and teaching experience as per HEC.
  • Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in academic administration or senior leadership roles within an educational institution, minimum 5 to 10 years.
  • Teaching and Research Experience: A strong background in teaching, research, and mentoring students and faculty members.
  • Experience in Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Ability to manage financial resources for the faculty, ensuring the effective distribution of funds for academic and research purposes.
  • Strategic Leadership: Ability to set and execute long-term academic goals, advance the mission of the faculty, and make strategic decisions that shape the academic direction.
  • Academic Management: Strong management skills in overseeing departments, coordinating curriculum development, promoting academic research, and fostering an environment of academic excellence.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders / industrial linkages.
  • Collaboration and Networking: Ability to build partnerships with other universities, research institutions, and industry stakeholders / linkages to enhance the faculty's recognition and research output.

Required Skills

Collaborative Development, Communication Skills, Strategic Growth Planning, Research Projects Management, Leadership Management, Academic Administration,

Industry
Education/Training
Category
Administration
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent ( First Shift (Day) )
Gender
No Preference
Minimum Education
Doctorate
Degree Title
Ph.D. degree (local/International) in relevant field. Preferably in the following disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics) from HEC recognized university/institute.
Career Level
Department Head
Required Experience
5 Years - 10 Years(Extensive experience in academic administration or senior leadership roles within an educational institution)
Salary Range
PKR. 350,000 to 450,000/Month