Director – Sustainability Recruitment 2026 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Amritapuri Campus

Director – Sustainability Recruitment 2026 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Amritapuri Campus

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director – Sustainability.

This is a senior leadership role focused on supporting and advancing the university’s sustainability vision, institutional initiatives, and responsible environmental, social, and governance practices.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. in Sustainability

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science

or

• Ph.D. in a closely related discipline

Desirable Qualification

The advertisement indicates that the role requires a strong background relevant to institutional sustainability and ESG-focused initiatives.

Candidates with expertise in areas such as the following may be well aligned with the role:

• Sustainability strategy

• Environmental management

• ESG practices

• Sustainable development

• Institutional sustainability

• Climate and environmental initiatives

• Sustainability governance

Detailed desirable qualifications are not fully visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Experience Required

The position is described as a senior leadership role.

Detailed minimum experience requirements are not visible in the provided advertisement. Candidates should refer to the complete official vacancy announcement for specific requirements related to leadership, research, sustainability management, or institutional administration.

Project Area

The role broadly focuses on:

• Sustainability

• Environmental Management

• ESG Practices

• Sustainable Development

• Institutional Sustainability Strategy

• Sustainability Governance

• Academic and Research Integration

• Campus Sustainability

Key Responsibilities

The Director – Sustainability will be responsible for:

• Supporting and advancing the university’s sustainability vision and initiatives

• Reporting to and assisting the Pro Vice-Chancellor

• Integrating sustainability across:

  • Academic programmes

  • Research

  • Campus operations

• Promoting impactful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices

• Supporting sustainability-related institutional initiatives

• Strengthening the university’s reputation as a responsible and future-focused institution

Remuneration

Salary / remuneration details are not visible in the provided advertisement.

Compensation will be governed by the applicable policies of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Appointment Duration

The appointment duration and contractual terms are not specified in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Age Limit

No age limit is visible in the provided advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

• Senior leadership position

• Sustainability-focused institutional role

• Academic and administrative responsibility

• ESG and environmental strategy focus

• Based at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should apply through the official “Apply Now” facility provided by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

For further details, candidates may contact:

Email: deanhr@am.amrita.edu

The direct application link and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Job Domain: Sustainability Studies / Environmental Science / ESG / Sustainable Development / Higher Education Leadership

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