CDF HOD (Associate Professor) – Job Description
Position: Head of the Department (HOD) & Associate Professor
Department: Costume Design and Fashion (CDF)
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Lead and manage all academic activities of the department.
- Plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with university regulations.
- Ensure quality teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
- Monitor lesson plans, course files, and academic schedules.
Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Costume Design and Fashion.
- Develop course materials, laboratory/studio exercises, and assessment methods.
- Mentor students in academic, project, internship, and career development activities.
Research and Publications
- Conduct and publish high-quality research in recognized journals.
- Guide student research projects and dissertations.
- Apply for research grants and collaborate with industry and academic partners.
Department Administration
- Prepare departmental budgets and annual plans.
- Allocate faculty workload and teaching schedules.
- Supervise faculty and support staff, including performance reviews.
- Organize department meetings and maintain academic records.
Student Development
- Counsel and mentor students.
- Monitor attendance, discipline, and academic progress.
- Coordinate internships, industrial visits, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
Industry and Institutional Collaboration
- Build relationships with fashion houses, apparel manufacturers, and design organizations.
- Promote internships, placements, and consultancy projects.
- Organize guest lectures, workshops, seminars, and skill-development programs.
Quality Assurance
- Coordinate accreditation activities (such as NAAC/NBA, where applicable).
- Prepare documentation for audits and quality assurance processes.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.
Service
- Participate in university committees and institutional development activities.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Principal/Dean.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Costume Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline (preferred or required depending on institutional and regulatory norms).
- Eligibility and experience as per the applicable higher education regulations.
Responsibilities
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
Challenges
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
Must Have
Full sales cycle
Achieve monthly targets
US + Canada Territory
What's great in the job?
- No outbound calls, you get leads and focus on providing value to them
- You sell management software to directors of SMEs: interesting projects and people
- Large apps scope: CRM, MRP, Accounting, Inventory, HR, Project Mgt, etc.
- Direct coordination with functional consultants for qualification and follow ups
- High commissions for good performers
Team / Company Size:
10 / 40 people
Avg Deal Size:
$15k
Sales Cycle:
3 months
Company Growth:
50% YoY
Company Maturity:
Profitable
Need More Info?
Benefits
Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
PTOs
Vacation, Sick, and paid leaves
Save on commute
Pre-tax commuter benefitsbr
(parking and transit)
Discount Programs
Brand-name product and services in categories like travel, electronics, health, fitness, cellular, and more
Prime location
Only a couple blocs from BART, Caltrain, Highway 101, carpool pickup, and Bay Bridge.
Sponsored Events
Tuesday Dinners, Monthly Lunch Mixers, Monthly Happy Hour, Annual day event
Sport Activity
Play any sport with colleagues and the bill is covered
Eat & Drink
Peet's and Philz coffee provided all day to order and pantry snacks
