The Council of the University of Cape Coast invites applications from qualified and competent persons for the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University which became vacant from 1st August, 2026.

Job Summary

•The Provost is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the college

Key Responsibilities

•He/She is responsible for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the college in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 (PNDCL 278), the statutes and/or may be determined from time to time by the University council, the academic board and the college board

Qualification Required & Experience

•Applicants must be internationally acclaimed scholars of professorial status. They must be individuals of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, capable of executing the responsibilities outlined above.
•They must also possess a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline with over 10 years working experience in a reputable university or related academic institution

Applicants must also show evidence of the following qualities

•Demonstrated capacity to manage a college and to foster and promote good internal and external relations
•Proven ability to provide strong visionary leadership and innovation and to project the college locally and internationally through research, graduate output and extension and
•Proven ability to raise funds to support the activities of the college

Term of Office

The position, which is full-time, is for a 3 years term, renewable for another term 3 years only, if that is not beyond statutory retiring age

Condition of Service

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a three-page vision statement (completed application documents should be 10 copies each) to:

The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana

Applicants should request 3 referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.

Closing Date: 22 April, 2026