Hindu University Of America · 1 day ago
Chief Academic Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expHindu University of America is seeking a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to serve as the senior academic leader overseeing the development of the University’s educational programs. The CAO will be responsible for student body growth, academic visioning, strategic planning, and ensuring the delivery of culturally authentic educational experiences rooted in Sanatana Dharma.
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Responsibilities
Report to the President
Provide strategic leadership for all academic units, colleges, schools, departments, centers, programs, and faculty, consistent with the knowledge systems rooted in Hindu thought
Lead the development, revision, and expansion of academic offerings, including degree and non-degree programs, fostering the contemporary relevance of Hindu Thought and its application
Ensure academic excellence through curriculum design, oversight, faculty development, and program assessment
Develop a strategic plan for streamlining and enhancing the university’s content-delivery platforms with a view to improving student satisfaction; identify appropriate suppliers and negotiate long-term contracts with vendors for administrative and planning resources
Coordinate reviews of academic programs in consultation with faculty and students in preparation for accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the US or abroad, preferably in a relevant field such as Hindu Studies, Sanskrit, Religious Studies, Vedic Studies, or Hindu Philosophy. Must have earned a full professor rank with tenure
A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publication, and service to the field that demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence
A minimum of 15 years of academic leadership and faculty experience, preferably in the United States of America
Deep knowledge of and commitment to Hindu Dharma
Proven experience in curriculum development, faculty management, and academic administration in a US educational context
Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and steering of applications for institutional accreditation/re-accreditation
Familiarity with the US academic landscape, particularly with a view to the changing profile of the University enrollments
A knowledge of and willingness to engage with the greater Indian community in the US and abroad, the primary stakeholders of the University
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth
Sabbatical
Engagement with global Dharmic networks
Company
Hindu University Of America
Hindu University Of America is an educational institution that offers philosophy, Sanskrit, and Ayurveda courses.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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