"Vice Chancellor"

Job Details

Galgotias University, a leading multi-disciplinary institution located in the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR) of India, invites applications from accomplished academic leaders for the position of Vice Chancellor.

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University is one of India’s fastest-growing private universities, widely recognized for its academic excellence, research-driven environment, and global orientation. The University is home to more than 40,000+ students from across India and abroad and offers more than 350 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
Galgotias University achieved remarkable ranking in the QS World University Rankings and THE Rankings reflecting its steady rise as a hub of quality, innovation, and global engagement.
A distinctive strength of Galgotias University lies in its G-SCALE (Galgotias Student-Centered Active Learning Ecosystem), a pioneering model that promotes active, experiential, and project-based learning across all disciplines. GSCALE aligns with the University’s commitment to Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ensuring that every student experiences a dynamic, inquiry-driven education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and global employability.
The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and continues to build a strong reputation for academic innovation, research, and international collaboration.

The Role

The Vice Chancellor will serve as the chief academic and executive officer of the University, leading its academic mission, institutional strategy, and global partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to strengthen academic excellence, research, and innovation.
• Advance the University’s alignment with National Educational Policy 2020, Industry 5.0, and QS international standards.
• Promote interdisciplinary research and international academic partnerships.
• Foster inclusive, student-centered, and technology-enabled learning ecosystems.
• Strengthen governance, accreditation, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Champion sustainability, global visibility, and digital transformation initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Distinguished academician with a Ph.D. and 15–20 years of experience in higher education, including substantive leadership roles.
• Proven record of research excellence, publications, and institutional leadership.
• Demonstrated success in internationalization, academic innovation, and large-scale educational transformation.
• Visionary leadership, strategic foresight, and commitment to inclusive excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

An internationally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Galgotias University provides a progressive environment for innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following to recruitments.vc@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Self-attested supporting documents
• A statement of purpose outlining leadership philosophy and suitability for the role

Director (HR)
Galgotias University
Plot No. 2, Sector-17, Yamuna Expressway
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Phone: +91-120-4806860