Vice-Chancellor at University of Cape Coast

Position Overview

The Council of the University of Cape Coast invites applications from qualified and competent persons for the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Role and Responsibilities

The Vice-Chancellor, under the direction of the University Council, serves as the Academic and Administrative Head and Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University and is responsible to the University Council for:

• Maintaining and promoting good order and efficiency of the University
• Managing the overall operations of the University
• Providing strong visionary leadership and driving innovation
• Fostering and promoting good internal and external relations
• Projecting the image of the University internally and externally
• Marshaling resources needed to carry out the University's mission and vision
• Other functions as prescribed by the statutes of the University

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Professor with international scholarly acclaim
• Individual of stature and integrity with exemplary leadership skills
• Proven capacity to manage a University
• Visionary and business-oriented mindset
• Ability to establish rapport between industry and the University
• Maturity and demonstrated capacity for strong visionary leadership and innovation
• Ability to serve a full 4-year term before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60

Tenure

The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for an initial term of 4 years. The appointment may be renewed for a further term of up to 3 years.

Position Details

• Location: Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: Education/Teaching