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PRINCIPAL


Job Location:

Siliguri - India

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 15years
Posted: 8 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a leader who will own the overall vision growth and performance of the campus not just its day-to-day academics. Along with strong leadership experience the candidate must have real hands-on experience with liberal education the modern teaching style used by new-age institutes where students learn through discussion projects and real-world exposure instead of only textbooks and lectures. This experience is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities:
Institutional Leadership & Strategy
  • Own the overall vision strategy and growth plan for Inspiria

  • Be accountable to the Governing Council / Board for institutional performance growth and reputation.

  • Set annual and long-term goals for enrollment revenue brand and academic quality.

  • Take key decisions on new programmes schools partnerships and expansion.

Academic Vision & Pedagogy

  • Introduce a liberal modern style of teaching discussion-based classes projects and real-world learning instead of only lectures and textbooks.

  • Lead and guide the academic direction of the campus across all schools.

  • Ensure the college follows all rules and standards set by MAKAUT AICTE and NAAC and drive the institution towards being Autonomous.

People & Faculty

  • Hire guide and support faculty and senior staff; build a strong leadership team under you.

  • Encourage and hire teachers with industry or practical experience.

  • Build a culture of accountability ownership and performance across the organisation.

Business Brand & Growth

  • Strengthen ties with companies for internships placements and student exposure to real work.

  • Drive admissions growth and help build Inspirias brand and reputation regionally.

  • Represent the college to parents industry partners investors and other institutions.



Requirements

Masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Management Education Liberal Arts or a related field.

At least 10 years of experience in higher education or a related field including 5 years in a top leadership role such as Principal Director or Vice-Chancellor.

Should have Industry experience of at least 3 years

Age 45-50 years Must have hands-on experience in liberal education either by teaching in designing courses for or leading a modern discussion- and project-based learning institute. This is a must-have for the role.

Prior experience running an institution unit with full ownership of outcomes academic as well as financial and operational.

Experience in designing or improving courses/curriculum.

Experience handling accreditation and compliance work (NAAC AICTE university affiliation)




Required Skills:

Owns outcomes makes decisions and drives growth like a business leader not just an administrator. Genuinely believes in modern liberal education not just familiar with the idea. Comfortable bringing new teaching methods and change to a traditional setup. Good with people students teachers parents and industry partners alike.


Required Education:

Masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Management Education Liberal Arts or a related least 10 years of experience in higher education or a related field including 5 years in a top leadership role such as Principal Director or have Industry experience of at least 3 years Age 45-50 years Must have hands-on experience in liberal education either by teaching in designing courses for or leading a modern discussion- and project-based learning institute. T