Pro Vice Chancellor

Job Description

Title: Pro Vice Chancellor

Company Name: University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC)

Vacancy: --

Location: Chattogram

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years

Published: 28 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ First class or equivalent in both Bachelor and Master Degrees or Ph.D. from a reputable university as per Private University Act 2010;
∎ At least 15 years academic, administrative and research experience, including minimum of 10 years of teaching experience, in reputable universities as per Private University Act 2010;
∎ Experience of working in senior administrative position, in any reputed university will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Strong understanding of higher education regulations in Bangladesh.
∎ Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Context
∎ USTC, the 1st Private University in Chittagong, Founded by National Professor Dr Nurul Islam, located at the picturesque site near Foy’s Lake. Since its inception, this university has unwrapped a new sphere and a new scope in industrial fields of Medicine, Pharmaceutical & Biological sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Administration in Chattogram, Bangladesh. From inception, USTC has continued to uphold this commitment and has evolved into a dynamic institution that contributes significantly to the educational landscape of Bangladesh. USTC has obtained Permanent Sanad from the Ministry of Education, Govt of Bangladesh.
∎ Applications are invited from qualified, experienced, outstanding scholars and administrators for the position of Pro Vice Chancellor, USTC. The appointment is subject to the approval of Honorable Chancellor initially for a period of four years.
∎ Job Description/Responsibilities:
∎ To assist the Vice Chancellor in providing strategic direction for academic programs and research activities;
∎ To support the Vice Chancellor  in day-to-day operations and act as the acting VC in his absence;
∎ To work closely with statutory bodies like the Academic Council, Syndicate, and Board of Trustees;
∎ To ensure the implementation of university policies, regulations and guidelines of UGC, Ministry of Education, BAC, BPC, BAETE and other regulatory authorities;
∎ To work closely in the activities related to accreditation, compliance reporting and inspections etc;
∎ To contribute to policy formulation, planning, and implementation;
∎ To oversee curriculum development and ensure academic quality and standards;
∎ To facilitate the development of new academic programs aligned with priorities and demand;
∎ To encourage research, innovation, and publications within the university;
∎ To assist the authority in proper recruitment, evaluation, and development;
∎ To introduce and oversee internal audits of academic processes and systems.
∎ To take appropriate initiatives in qualitative changes, ensuring consistent academic quality and standards;
∎ To coordinate between different faculties, departments, and administrative units;
∎ To administer the matters related to student development, welfare, discipline, and academic progress;
∎ To ensure a safe, inclusive, and academically conducive environment on campus;
∎ To represent the university in the different forums (national and international), as required.
∎ To work in building industry- academia collaboration;
∎ To contribute in international collaborations, faculty exchange programs, and research grants etc;
∎ To execute any other activities assigned by the authority.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per USTC rules

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram

Read Before Apply:

Interested, highly energetic, ambitious and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Submit application in plain paper along with the CV, 2 PP-size photographs and attested copies of certificates to:  Registrar, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Foy's Lake, Khulshi Chattogram by courier, or byemail ID: [email protected]

Date of Interview will be communicated to the deserving candidates by phone or email.

Mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email and the application.