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Position OverviewThe Director – School of Law will serve as the academic and administrative head of the Law School, responsible for academic excellence, faculty leadership, institutional reputation, and student enrollment growth. The role demands a visionary academic leader who can elevate the School of Law’s standing while driving student admissions through high-quality education, innovative programs, and strong stakeholder engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic Leadership & Quality EnhancementProvide strategic direction to ensure excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and academic governance.Lead accreditation, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Promote research culture, publications, moot courts, legal clinics, and academic collaborations.Admissions Growth & Institutional BrandingDevelop and execute strategies to increase student admissions through program innovation, outreach initiatives, and academic reputation building.Actively engage with schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and professional bodies to strengthen the admissions pipeline.Represent the School of Law at education fairs, conferences, and public forums.Faculty & Staff LeadershipRecruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members to build a high-performing academic team.Foster a collaborative culture of professional development and academic innovation.Ensure optimal faculty deployment and workload planning.Student Development & OutcomesOversee student engagement initiatives including internships, placements, legal aid clinics, and industry partnerships.Strengthen alumni relations and employer connections to enhance graduate outcomes.Governance & ComplianceEnsure compliance with BCI, UGC, and other statutory regulations.Prepare academic budgets, performance reports, and strategic proposals for university leadership.Qualifications & ExperiencePh.D. in Law is highly preferred; minimum LLM from a recognized university / institution of national importance like NLU, NLSIU, NALSAR, WBNUJS etc.Minimum 15+ years of academic experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Dean / Director).Demonstrated success in academic administration, accreditation, and admissions growth.Strong understanding of Indian legal education frameworks and regulatory environment.Key CompetenciesVisionary leadership & academic governanceStrategic planning & admissions growthStakeholder engagement & brand buildingFaculty development & team leadershipStrong communication & representation skills