Head of Department (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Job Description – Head of Department (Journalism & Mass Communication) Position: Head of Department (Journalism & Mass Communication) Qualification: Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or allied areas. Experience: Minimum 8+ years of teaching and research experience in Journalism/Media Communication with proven academic and administrative leadership. Industry exposure will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities: Provide academic and strategic leadership to the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. Design, update, and implement curriculum as per University/Regulatory norms, keeping pace with industry trends and digital media innovations. Mentor and develop faculty members; guide PG/PhD research, projects, and publications. Oversee teaching, assessments, practical training, internships, timetable, and student performance. Facilitate collaborations with media houses, news agencies, PR firms, and digital platforms for academic–industry interface. Lead departmental documentation, accreditation, and compliance processes. Support student mentoring, counselling, placements, and overall development. Manage departmental resources, labs, studios, budgeting, and infrastructure. Represent the department in inspections, academic council, media committees, and institutional forums. Competencies Required: Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities. Strategic vision with innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Research orientation with commitment to academic and industry excellence. Professionalism, ethics, and effective communication. Ability to build strong industry linkages and promote experiential learning. For Application -

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