Head of Department Jobs in Coimbatore Private Engineering College

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Head of Department positions in Coimbatore's private Private Engineering College sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Technical Higher Education employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Lead academic and administrative functions of the engineering department including faculty allocation
• Mentor and develop faculty members in teaching methodology, research output, and industry engagement
• Drive departmental preparation for NBA accreditation including outcome-based education documentation
• Coordinate curriculum planning aligned with AICTE model curriculum and industry requirements
• Coordinate faculty research output, funded projects, and publication in indexed journals
• Develop industry partnerships for guest lectures, internships, and sponsored projects
• Manage departmental budget planning and lab infrastructure investment proposals

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Ph.D. in the relevant engineering discipline with 8-18 years of teaching and departmental leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading NBA accreditation processes and outcome-based education implementation
• Strong faculty mentoring and research output development skills
• Understanding of AICTE model curriculum and industry-aligned engineering education trends
• Research publication track record with ability to guide faculty toward funded project applications
• Industry networking skills for developing partnerships and sponsored research opportunities
• Leadership skills for managing a department of 10-30 faculty members depending on programme size
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

NET/SET or Ph.D. for Assistant Professor roles as per AICTE and UGC norms; GATE qualification preferred for engineering faculty; M.E./M.Tech mandatory for teaching positions; AICTE-approved qualifications for lab and workshop instructors