Vice–Chancellor at Accra Technical University (ATU)

About Accra Technical University

Accra Technical University (ATU) 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.

ATU currently has approximately 800 staff members, including faculty, senior administrative officers, and supporting staff, and serves a student population of approximately 29,000 full-time and part-time students offering various academic and professional programmes.

The University's Vision is to be recognized as the top Technical University in Ghana, with strong regional influence.

The Position

The Vice-Chancellor is the Executive Head of the University and is responsible, under the Governing Council of the University, for both Academic and Administrative functions of the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief disciplinary officer with authority over all employees and students of the University, subject to the Statutes and Conditions of Service of the University
• Protect the integrity of the University's processes
• Promote world-class, high-quality Technical University education

Position Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Education/Teaching

The Governing Council of Accra Technical University (ATU) invites applications from qualified and enterprising persons to fill this vacancy.