Experience
7 - 10 yrs
Job Location
Kolkata, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Academic Head
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and visionary Head of Academics with a strong background in Information Technology to lead and manage academic operations across WisGrad s programs. The ideal candidate will hold a BTech in Information Technology and have a proven record of excellence in teaching and learning, assessments, and academic leadership. This role will drive academic innovation, tech-integrated delivery, curriculum quality, and student outcomes, ensuring alignment with WisGrad s mission of accessible, world-class education.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership:
- Develop and implement academic strategies with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning innovation and digital integration.
- Lead curriculum planning, instructional design, and academic policy development across all disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with university partner standards and educational regulatory bodies.
- Oversee academic calendar, delivery timelines, and learning outcomes mapping.
Teaching and Learning Excellence:
- Promote evidence-based teaching practices and the use of instructional technology.
- Lead initiatives to improve faculty teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
- Champion blended and online learning strategies, especially in IT and STEM programs.
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Design and monitor academic assessment frameworks, ensuring fairness, reliability, and validity across programs.
- Guide faculty in the use of formative and summative assessments that support learning outcomes.
- Analyze assessment data to inform academic improvements and accreditation readiness.
Quality Assurance and Enhancement:
- Lead internal audits, academic reviews, and external accreditation processes.
- Set academic KPIs including pass rates, retention, and progression especially in tech-related programs.
- Foster a continuous improvement culture driven by data and stakeholder feedback.
Faculty Management:
- Recruit, develop, and appraise faculty with a focus on IT and digital pedagogy competencies.
- Organize regular training, peer observations, and research support for academic staff.
- Encourage scholarly output and teaching innovation.
Student Experience:
- Collaborate with Student Affairs to ensure a holistic academic journey.
- Oversee academic advising, student progression monitoring, and grievance redressal.
- Implement technology-enabled feedback systems for course and faculty evaluation.
Partnership Management:
- Liaise with international university partners to align academic delivery, assessments, and reporting.
- Coordinate with external academic boards and manage quality audits and partner visits.
Innovation and Research:
- Champion the integration of cutting-edge digital tools and research-informed teaching.
- Promote applied research in IT, innovation, and interdisciplinary areas among faculty and students.
Strategic Planning and Reporting:
- Contribute to institutional strategy, budget planning, and academic resource allocation.
- Report regularly on academic performance, compliance, and strategic academic initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology (BTech IT ) or relevant .
- Master s degree in education is required; PhD or Doctorate preferred.
- 7-10 years of academic leadership experience in higher education, preferably with exposure to international academic standards.
- Experience leading teaching and learning strategies, assessment frameworks, and digital learning implementation.
- Familiarity with global accreditation, academic audits, and academic policy governance.
Skills and Attributes
- Strategic academic leader with expertise in digital learning and assessment.
- Strong interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Commitment to academic excellence, student success, and inclusive learning.
- Innovative, adaptable, and culturally responsive.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and quality focus.