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Director, Institute of Applied Science and Technology at University of Ghana
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
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Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
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Company: University of Ghana
Location: Ghana
State: Jobs in Accra
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Ghana
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The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Institute of Applied Science and Technology, University of Ghana to take effect from 1st August 2025.
POSITION: Director, Institute of Applied Science and Technology
REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development Objectives of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology:
The Institute shall:
a. Provide research infrastructure and services through activities such as project-based acquisitions towards state-of-the-art equipment in specialized laboratories;
b. Facilitate strategic partnerships between the University of Ghana research faculty and industry;
c. Promote trans-disciplinary research to address the needs of industry and tackle key national issues;
d. Improve the visibility of scientific and innovative technologies developed at the University through participation in community, national and international for a;
e. Provide industry-based and professional training programmes through technology transfer by partner faculty and departments/units;
f. Enhance academic research through project-based research fundraising and facilitate improvement of research facilities in partner departments.
DUTIES
a. The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Institute and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the Institute in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University
Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the Institute’s Management Committee.
b. The Director is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the Institute are duly carried out by members of the Institute.
c. The Director is also responsible for the general administration of the Institute in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must:
- Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry eligible for that position.
- Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
- Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the Institute.
- Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
- Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the Institute.