Director

Director – Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII)

Organization: Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII) Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India Employment Type: Full-Time

About Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII)

Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII), a constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), is dedicated to advancing excellence in Artificial Intelligence through world-class education, research, innovation, and industry engagement.

We invite applications from distinguished academicians and visionary leaders for the position of Director to lead the institute in establishing itself as a centre of excellence in AI education and research.

Position Overview

The Director will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to the institute while fostering innovation, interdisciplinary research, and strong industry collaborations. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in Artificial Intelligence with applications in Management, and demonstrate a proven track record in academic leadership, research, and institution building.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the institute.

Drive academic excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and student outcomes.

Develop and implement the institute's strategic vision in alignment with the University's objectives.

Promote interdisciplinary research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Analytics, and Digital Transformation.

Strengthen collaborations with industry, government agencies, research organizations, and international universities.

Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

Promote high-impact research, publications, sponsored projects, patents, consultancy, and innovation.

Oversee accreditation, rankings, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Develop executive education, industry outreach, and collaborative initiatives.

Represent the institute at national and international academic and industry forums.

Essential Qualifications

Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.

A distinguished academic record with substantial teaching, research, and administrative experience.

Significant leadership experience as a Director, Dean, Associate Dean, Head of Department, Centre Director, or an equivalent academic leadership position.

Strong publication record in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals.

Experience in securing sponsored research projects, consultancy assignments, and fostering industry collaborations.

Demonstrated ability to lead institutional growth, academic innovation, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Expertise

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

Artificial Intelligence in Management

Business Analytics

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Data Science

Digital Transformation

AI Strategy

Intelligent Decision Systems

Predictive Analytics

Operations Analytics

Marketing Analytics

Financial Analytics

Responsible AI

Desired Competencies

Visionary leadership and strategic planning

Academic governance and institution building

Research leadership and innovation

Faculty mentoring and talent development

Industry engagement and international collaborations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join SAII?

Opportunity to lead a pioneering institute focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Be part of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), one of India's leading higher education institutions.

Drive impactful research, innovation, and industry partnerships.

Shape the future of AI education and interdisciplinary learning.

Work in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating academic environment.

Pay: From ₹200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person