The Governing Council of Accra Technical University (ATU) invites applications from qualified and enterprising persons within Accra Technical University to fill the vacancy of Pro Vice-Chancellor.

ABOUT ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Accra Technical University is located in the central business district of Accra, the Capital City of Ghana. The University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University in September 2016 by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana. The University has been mandated by the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) as amended by Act 974, 2018, and Act 1016, 2020 to provide higher education in engineering, science, and technology-based disciplines, technical and vocational education and training, applied arts and related disciplines.

The University has a staff of about 1000 made up of faculty, senior administrative officers, and other supporting staff, and a student population of about 29,000 made up of full and part-time students offering various academic and professional programmes. The Vision of the University is to be the preferred Technical University in Africa, for Industry Impact, Emerging Technologies, and Sustainability.

THE POSITION OF THE PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR

• The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be of Professorial status and shall possess a PhD or its equivalent in Engineering, Applied Sciences or Social Sciences.
• The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall report to the Vice-Chancellor.
• The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall act in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor.
• The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the liaison between the University and all external academic regulatory bodies.
• The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be a non-voting member of the University Governing Council.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University, consistent with the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) as amended by Act 974, 2018, and Act 1016, 2020 and the Statutes of Accra Technical University as well as, the harmonized Scheme of Service for Staff of Technical Universities (2019).

Qualification Required & Experience

THE PERSON

• Must have a wide experience in academic management at the tertiary level, including conduct of University Examinations, Quality Assurance and liaison with Universities' regulatory bodies.
• Must be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar with a strong research background.
• Must be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity, be circumspect and above reproach.
• Must have proven organizational and leadership skills.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage and control crises.
• Must be visionary, entrepreneurial-oriented and able to establish rapport between industry and the University for beneficial purposes.
• Must have the experience in fund-raising and resource mobilization for teaching, research and community services.
• Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a tertiary or analogous institution; a senior academic position is an added advantage.
• Must be able to serve a full term of three (3) years before reaching the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

• Candidates are to submit an application letter.
• A vision statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision for the University and strategies for implementation.
• Candidates are to attach their curriculum vitae, including the names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant.
• All applications should be addressed to the Chairman, Search Committee for Pro Vice-Chancellor.
• Applications must be submitted electronically to the Chair of the Search Committee via the email address: searchatuprovc@atu.edu.gh
(only electronic applications would be considered).

Closing Date: 30 January, 2026

Only shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted.