Dean Academics - Dune Institute

Job Description: Academic Dean

Institution: Dune Institute of Modern Marketing (DUNE)
Location: Hyderabad, India

Role Overview

The Academic Dean serves as the chief academic leader of the institute, responsible for shaping the academic vision, ensuring high-quality program delivery, fostering innovation in teaching and learning, and aligning DUNE’s programs with industry and global standards in digital marketing, AI, and modern business education.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for curriculum development, academic standards, and program quality assurance.
• Program Development: Oversee design and enhancement of degree, diploma, and certification programs in digital marketing, AI/ML, and business.
• Faculty Management: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members; encourage research, industry collaboration, and teaching excellence.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Student Success: Drive initiatives to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and career readiness.
• Industry Integration: Build strong partnerships with corporate stakeholders, digital agencies, and global academic collaborators to keep programs future-ready.
• Innovation: Promote experiential learning models such as “Do Challenges” and encourage adoption of new-age pedagogy, ed-tech platforms, and global exposure opportunities.
• Governance & Reporting: Advise the Managing Director and Governing Council on academic matters, budgets, and strategic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive academic/industry experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong track record in curriculum design, accreditation processes, and academic administration.
• Proven experience in digital marketing/AI/modern business education will be an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and networking skills.

Key Attributes

• Visionary academic leader with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Commitment to global standards and innovative pedagogy.
• Ability to balance academic rigor with industry relevance.
• Passion for student development and career success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹29,443.92 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person