The University seeks a visionary, innovative and inspirational Vice-Chancellor with a demonstrated track record of success in strategic planning and innovation. The Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University and is responsible to the Council for the effective management of the University

The Vice-Chancellor will be a champion for academic quality, and a strong advocate for diversity, equity, resourcefulness and inclusion and must have the demonstrated ability to:

• Lead the university forward by identifying opportunities, as well as developing and implementing a strategic vision that ensures implementation of the university's mission
• Assume that the university's finances are managed and revenue streams are developed and grown to support the achievement of the strategic vision of the university
• Promote and encourage the university's role in economic development, research and the development of global competence in students and the community
• Provide novel and creative approaches to problem-solving and decision-making

The candidate seeking appointment as Vice-Chancellor must:

• Be of professional status in a University or an analogous institution
• Demonstrate successful leadership experience in higher education administration and experience in leading and managing a large, complex organization in a challenging financial environment.
• Possess a record of excellence in teaching, research and service activities at a university or analogous institution
• Be visionary, technology-oriented and be able to establish rapport between industry, the community and the University for the promotion of common purpose
• Have proven leadership, management and communication skills in a senior management level
• Have the capacity and network to raise funds and other resources for research and other development activities of the University
• Be sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement

Terms of Appointment

• The Vice-Chancellor shall be appoint for a period of 4 years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up four 4 years only, if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of 60 years.
• Applicants should be able to complete one full term prior to attaining the statutory retirement age

Location: Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to provide soft and hard copies of their application pack comprising:

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae with documentation on personal history, academic credentials and working experience
• A vision statement of about 2500 words (not more than five pages)

All applications should be sent to:

The Chairman
Search Committee for the Appointment of Vice Chancellor
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
P.O.Box MB 28
Accra

Soft copies (in scanned PDF) of the application letters and accompanying documents should be sent to:

searchcommitteeDHL-TU@gtec.edu.gh

Closing Date: 09 May, 2025