Dean- Training & Development

Dean Training & Development (Faculty Development & Pedagogy)

Role Purpose

The Dean Training& Development will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive faculty development programs with a strong focus on pedagogy, outcome-based education (OBE), digital teachinglearning, research capability, leadership skills . The role aims to enhance teaching effectiveness, academic quality, and institutional rankings through structured and continuous upskilling of faculty members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Faculty Pedagogy & TeachingLearning Enhancement

• Design and execute pedagogical training programs covering:
• Outcome-Based Education(OBE)
• Active and experiential learning strategies
• Bloomstaxonomy-basedcourseplanning
• Assessment and evaluation reforms
• Case-based, project-based, and problem-based learning
• Promotestudent-centric,blended,andflippedclassroommethodologies.
• Develop standard teaching frameworks and pedagogy guidelines across departments.

1. Faculty Upskilling & Professional Development

• Identify skill gaps among faculty members through training need analysis(TNA).
• Organize Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, certification programs, and boot camps on:
• Emerging technologies and interdisciplinary areas
• Research methodology and academic writing
• Use of AI tools in teaching and research
• Industry-aligned curriculum delivery
• Design induction and refresher programs for newly joined and senior faculty.

1. Digital & Technology-Enabled Learning

• Train faculty on LMS platforms, MOOCs, virtual labs, and digital assessment tools .
• Encourage adoption of Edutech, AI-enabled teaching tools, and data-driven academic practices .
• Support departments in developing online, hybrid, and certificate programs .

1. Industry & External Engagement

• Collaborate with industry experts, premier institutions, and national/international agencies for advanced training.
• Invite distinguished academicians and practitioners as resource persons.
• Develop MoUs for faculty immersion, certification, and joint training programs .

1. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness and learning outcomes .
• Maintain structured documentation of training programs and faculty participation.
• Submit periodic reports to academic leadership and BoG.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Ph.D. in Engineering/Management/Sciences/Education or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 1520 years of academic experience , including senior leadership roles .
• Proven experience in faculty development, pedagogy training, or academic quality initiatives .

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of pedagogy, OBE, and academic quality systems
• Strategic planning and execution
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to influence and motivate senior faculty
• Data-driven decision-making

Outcome Expectations

• Improved teaching quality and student learning outcomes
• Standardized pedagogy practices across departments
• Increased faculty participation in FDPs and certifications
• Enhanced accreditation and ranking performance