Head of Department - Public Policy

Head of Department - Public Policy

Location: Chennai

Experience: 15+ years

Qualification: Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, or related discipline

Role Overview:

We invite applications from senior academicians to lead the Department of Public Policy. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong academic credentials, proven research output, and the ability to mentor faculty while driving curriculum innovation and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Mentor faculty and promote teaching excellence, research, and professional development.

- Oversee curriculum design and implementation in line with UGC norms.

- Contribute to academic governance through Boards of Studies and curriculum committees.

- Maintain strong research output, publications, funded projects, and doctoral mentoring.

- Build collaborations with government institutions, think tanks, NGOs, and research organizations.

- Lead consultancy, policy advisory, and governance research initiatives.

Eligibility:

- Ph.D. in Public Policy or related discipline with 15+ years of academic experience.

- Experience as Professor with leadership in academic administration.

- Prior leadership experience as HOD or equivalent role preferred.