Vice Chancellor

VICE-CHANCELLOR - Rathinam Global University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Rathinam Global University, Coimbatore invites applications from distinguished and accomplished academic leaders for the position of Vice-Chancellor to provide visionary academic, administrative and strategic leadership to the University.

The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University and will be responsible for leading its academic and administrative affairs in accordance with applicable UGC Regulations, University Statutes, Ordinances and institutional policies.

KEY LEADERSHIP MANDATE

The successful candidate will be expected to lead Rathinam Global University towards academic excellence, research intensity, innovation, industry engagement, globalisation, institutional accreditation and sustainable growth.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Academic Leadership

• Develop and implement the University's academic vision and strategy.
• Strengthen teaching, learning outcomes and academic quality.
• Promote multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education.
• Develop new-age academic programmes aligned with emerging technologies and industry requirements.
• Strengthen postgraduate and doctoral education.

Research, Innovation Entrepreneurship

• Build a high-impact research ecosystem.
• Increase externally funded research and sponsored projects.
• Promote publications, patents, technology transfer and commercialisation.
• Develop Centres of Excellence and emerging technology centres.
• Encourage interdisciplinary, industry-sponsored and international research collaborations.

Institutional Growth Reputation

• Drive the University's strategic growth and transformation.
• Strengthen national and international academic visibility.
• Improve institutional accreditation and rankings.
• Develop partnerships with reputed national and international institutions.
• Strengthen industry–academia linkages.

Student Faculty Development

• Enhance student learning outcomes, employability and placement opportunities.
• Promote entrepreneurship, innovation and international exposure.
• Attract, develop and retain high-quality faculty.
• Establish effective faculty development, succession and academic performance frameworks.

Governance Institutional Sustainability

• Provide effective leadership to statutory and academic bodies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UGC requirements and University regulations.
• Promote transparency, accountability and professional administration.
• Provide strategic direction for financial sustainability, resource optimisation and revenue diversification through academic programmes, research, consultancy, executive education and industry partnerships.

Globalisation

• Build international academic and research partnerships.
• Promote international faculty and student engagement.
• Develop joint programmes and collaborations with reputed global universities.
• Strengthen the University's global academic profile.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Position: Vice-Chancellor
Employment: Full-Time | Whole-Time Salaried Officer
Tenure: 5 Years, subject to applicable UGC Regulations
Reporting: Chancellor
Selection: Search-cum-Selection Committee
Number of Positions: 01

Rathinam Global University is seeking a transformational academic leader who can combine Academic Excellence + Research + Innovation + Industry Connect + Globalisation + Institutional Governance + Strategic Growth to build a globally competitive university.

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their detailed profile/CV for consideration to [email protected]

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a distinguished academic leader with:

• A strong Engineering / Technology or allied academic background.
• Ph.D. and Professor-level academic credentials.
• Substantial experience in university leadership, academic administration and institutional governance.
• A strong record of research, publications, funded projects, patents and/or innovation.
• Experience in institutional development, strategic planning and transformation.
• Exposure to NAAC, NBA, NIRF and/or international accreditation and ranking frameworks.
• Strong industry–academia relationships and technology/innovation ecosystem experience.
• National and international academic collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary higher-education institutions.

Candidates with experience as Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director, Dean, Distinguished Professor or equivalent senior academic/institutional leadership positions are encouraged to apply.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

15+ years of academic/research leadership experience is preferred, together with significant senior-level university administration and institutional leadership experience. Strong research credentials, industry interface, accreditation exposure and international collaboration experience will be advantageous.