Principal- Nursing

Principal – Faculty of Nursing

Location: Ahmedabad / Surat

Position Overview

Parul University invites applications for the role of Principal – Faculty of Nursing. The University is seeking a seasoned academic leader with proven expertise in nursing education, clinical training, research, academic administration, and institutional development. The selected candidate will lead the Faculty of Nursing to achieve excellence in healthcare education and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Deliver strategic leadership for nursing programmes, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement.
• Ensure academic delivery meets nursing education standards and healthcare requirements.
• Advance competency-based education, clinical learning, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Strengthen clinical laboratories, simulation facilities, and practical training infrastructure.

Research & Innovation

• Drive research initiatives in nursing education, community health, clinical nursing, patient care, and healthcare management.
• Support quality research publications, funded projects, and collaborative research.
• Enable national and international research collaborations.
• Promote evidence-based practices and innovations in nursing education.

Faculty Development

• Oversee faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Promote faculty engagement in research, conferences, workshops, and FDPs.
• Enhance clinical and academic capabilities of faculty members.

Student Development

• Ensure strong clinical training and meaningful practical exposure for nursing students.
• Promote internships, community health programmes, hospital training, and professional development.
• Strengthen student placement and career development initiatives.
• Encourage participation in healthcare awareness and community outreach programmes.

Hospital & Healthcare Collaborations

• Build partnerships with hospitals, healthcare institutions, community health centres, and professional organisations.
• Coordinate clinical postings, internships, and collaborative training programmes.
• Advance healthcare research and community engagement initiatives.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable requirements of the Indian Nursing Council (INC), State Nursing Council, UGC, NAAC, NIRF, and other statutory bodies.
• Lead accreditation processes, inspections, academic audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Ensure clinical training standards and maintain regulatory documentation.

Administration & Governance

• Manage academic planning, clinical facilities, budgeting, and overall administrative operations.
• Coordinate with University leadership, hospitals, and regulatory authorities.
• Support student enrolment, institutional development, and academic excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

• M.Sc. Nursing with a strong academic record; Ph.D. in Nursing wherever prescribed under applicable norms.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in nursing education, clinical practice, research, or academic administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership / administrative roles such as Principal, Dean, Vice Principal, Professor, Head of Department, or equivalent.
• Substantial research contributions, publications, and academic achievements.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education, clinical training, regulatory compliance, and institutional development.
• Eligibility as per applicable INC / State Nursing Council / UGC norms.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to submit their updated CV through:

Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]