Director – 1 Posts

IIT (BHU) Varanasi is one of India’s premier technical institutes, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, science and management while maintaining active research centres across multiple disciplines. The Director position is the institute’s chief executive role, responsible for overall academic and administrative leadership. Day‑to‑day duties include shaping the strategic vision, overseeing curriculum development, guiding faculty recruitment and performance appraisal, managing the institute’s budget and infrastructure projects, representing the institute to government bodies, industry partners and alumni, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role also entails fostering research excellence, promoting industry‑academia collaborations, and maintaining the institute’s reputation in national and global rankings. Candidates suited for this position typically hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, have substantial experience in senior academic or administrative roles within higher education, demonstrate strong governance and financial management skills, and possess a track record of strategic planning and stakeholder engagement in a research‑intensive environment.