Dean & Director - VSP Humanities

We are seeking for highly motivated Dean & Director - VSP for our GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences at GITAM Deemed to be university, Visakhapatnam, India.

Dean & Director - VSP of Humanities and Social Sciences requires a combination of academic qualifications, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the disciplines within these fields, and provides guidance in the areas of pedagogy, curriculum, research, student recruitment and retention, and faculty development, as well as interdisciplinary initiatives within the College and the University. 

The Dean & Director - VSP oversee the academic integrity and quality of programs in areas such as Psychology, English, History, Sociology, Political Science, Media Studies and other related fields. Supports and advances intergenerational relationships through an active dialogue about Humanities education and research within the School, College, and University with leaders in the humanities profession and other educators. 

The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities to support the program’s goal of excellence by supporting and mentoring faculty teaching, research, and service; by creating and supporting research and funding opportunities; by fostering program development and growth; by expanding relationships with the relevant profession; and by leading the program to continue to achieve accreditation.

About You

• The Dean & Director - VSP - School of Humanities is committed to the mission and vision of the School of Humanities, the College, and the University including values of excellence, diversity, sustainability, and global involvement.
• Advance student, faculty, and staff successes through engendering experimentation and development of new ideas and programs.

Lead, manage, and administer all aspects of the School of Humanities and develop a contemporary relevance to Gandhian ideology through diverse courses and offer Value Based Education support to Students along with organizing Cultural Immersion Programs. 

About Us

GITAM Deemed to be University, established in 1980, envisions a future empowered by knowledge and positive change. Its 12 schools, spread across 4 multidisciplinary applied learning and research campuses in Bengaluru,

Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam, pulsate with the shared mission of making a tangible difference through exceptional, knowledge-driven education.

Committed to excellence, GITAM fosters diligence, innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community service. Through initiatives like the Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI), GITAM encourages collaboration to address pressing global challenges.

As a leading institution, it continuously strives to introduce pioneering programs, facilitate ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, and promote innovative teaching and learning methodologies.

Our Values and Commitments

GITAM will be an exceptional knowledge driven institution advancing on a culture of honesty and compassion to make a difference to the world.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. At GITAM, we believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that enables our faculty and staff to thrive both professionally and personally. Our working arrangements are designed to encourage collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Raja Kumar Vinjarapu rvinjara@gitam.edu 

To apply please mailto:rvinjara@gitam.edu