dean school of legal studies.

JOB TITLE : Dean-School of Legal Studies 

TEAM : School of Legal Studies

Job Purpose:

The role plays an important part in leading and managing overall School of Law and faculty, staff members of the school , MNR University under the guidance of the Senior Management and in line with University ethos, culture, values and the vision.

Key Attributes

Leadership

a) Build a vision for school to define medium and long term academic and research

direction and priorities. Leads the school and ensuring objectives of the school of Law, University are met. Develops an advancement strategy for the continued growth and support of the school.

b) Provide Leadership to the faculty of the school to be a leading faculty enable

environment where students learn, thrive and seek to become leaders and

innovators of the society.

c) Monitoring the conduct of academic staff in terms of their regularity, discipline

and conduct.

d) Monitoring all the procedures to be followed by the office which include

admission, fee collection, attendance, recruitment, purchases an procurement,

accounts and audit and any such other.

e) Monitoring all the liaisoning activities with governmental, corporate and other

academic bodies / institutions.

f) Monitoring all the liaisoning activities with schools within the university and most

importantly with the top Law Bodies,International Law Education agencies.

g) Encourages and enhances research within the school encourage team to focus and

guide research students and / or projects.

h) Regularly monitors regulatory guidelines / procedures defined by authorities /

management and bridges any gaps.

i) Oversees and leverages resources through the strategic management of the

Law School’s budget.

j) Brings visibility and awareness to the school through marketing, developing

strategic partnerships, and presentations at conference and events.

Academic:

a) Ensures the school achieves excellence in academics through innovative teaching

methodologies; upgradation of existing staff, proactive changes in curriculum and

assessment methodologies.

b) Evaluates assessment criteria and suggest changes as and when required.

c) Advances the work of the school through building and maintaining academic

programs of excellence.

d) Maintains and supports best practices for the continual assessment of academic

programs and strategic initiatives to ensure their continued success and strength.

e) Developing the necessary infrastructure most importantly the library, etc with international ambience.

Problem Solving:

Strives to resolve operational issues with poise in a timely manner.

Relationship Management

a) Ensures transparency and openness within school procedures and communications.

b) Advances and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion among our

students as well as within the teaching practices and hiring of faculty.

c) Inspires, challenges and motivates students, faculty and staff.

d) Supports the interdisciplinary fabric of the university with opportunities to

collaborate across programs.

e) Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with external constituencies,

establishing partnerships and promoting the school and university.

Adaptability

a) Shares and adopts best practice from other schools.

b) Fosters a culture of collaboration within and across programs

Innovativeness

Leads the School in innovation and research relative to the field of Law.

Desirable Skills and Personality:

Key skills

a)   Strong Academic, Leadership and Administrative skills. Excellent communication

skills (Both verbal and written) conflict management.

b) Strategic thinking

c) Excellent Time Management Skills

d) A commitment to shared governance, cultural diversity and the enthusiasm to

embrace collaborative global initiatives..

Educational Qualification

A Doctoral Degree(Ph.D) in Law from a reputed University USA/UK or overseas.

Work Experience:

20 years of Academic Teaching and minimum 10 years Administrative Experience in relevant field.Experience of working in premier International Universities / Institutions is desirable.

Additional capabilities: 15 International Publications, preferably 15-20 years International experience in relevant areas & administrative exposure in premier educational Universities.