Principal-Law College

Position Title:

Principal (Law)

Reports To:

Management / Governing Body / University Authorities

Location:

Haryana (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University or equivalent recognized university)

Purpose of the Position

The Principal of the Law College shall serve as the chief academic and administrative officer, responsible for providing visionary leadership, ensuring academic excellence, promoting research, maintaining regulatory compliance, and overseeing the overall development of the institution.

Essential Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree
• A Ph.D. degree in Law (concerned/allied/relevant discipline) from a recognized university is mandatory.
• Master’s Degree
• LL.M. (Master’s Degree in Law) with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university.
• Academic Record
• The candidate must possess a consistently good academic record throughout their academic career.

Essential Experience

• Teaching / Research / Academic Administration
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and/or academic administration in a university or an affiliated college.
• Experience should include a significant tenure at the level of Professor and/or Associate Professor, preferably at least five (5) years as Professor, as applicable under university/UGC norms.
• Research Experience & Output
• Active engagement in research with a proven record of high-quality publications, including:
• Research papers in peer-reviewed / UGC-recognized journals
• Authored or edited books / book chapters
• Participation in national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops
• Experience in guiding Ph.D./LL.M. research scholars (desirable)

Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesAcademic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, academic planning, and teaching-learning innovation in legal education.
• Ensure effective implementation of university, UGC, and regulatory authority guidelines.
• Promote outcome-based education and interdisciplinary learning.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the institution.
• Ensure compliance with statutory bodies such as UGC, Bar Council of India (BCI), University statutes, and State Government norms.
• Lead accreditation, inspection, and quality assurance processes.

Research & Development

• Encourage a strong research culture among faculty and students.
• Facilitate research projects, publications, funded research, and collaborations.
• Promote seminars, conferences, moot courts, legal aid clinics, and extension activities.

Faculty & Student Development

• Mentor faculty members for academic growth, research productivity, and professional development.
• Support student welfare, discipline, placements, and holistic development.
• Foster ethical standards and academic integrity.

Institutional Growth & External Relations

• Represent the institution before university authorities, regulatory bodies, courts, and external agencies.
• Build collaborations with legal institutions, courts, law firms, NGOs, and academic bodies.
• Contribute to institutional planning, policy formulation, and long-term development.

Desirable Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Visionary outlook toward legal education and institutional excellence
• Proven ability to manage academic reforms and administrative challenges

Appointment & Pay

• As per UGC / University / State Government norms, subject to qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹135,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person