Dean, School of Languages at University of Ghana

Position Overview

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the senior-level administrative position of Dean, School of Languages within the College of Humanities.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Provost, College of Humanities

About the School of Languages

The School of Languages comprises the following departments:

• Department of English
• Department of French
• Department of Linguistics
• Department of Modern Languages

College of Humanities Objectives

The College of Humanities advances its objectives through the following goals:

• Create synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business, and Law
• Provide faculty and students with skills in various fields to contribute to the country's development needs
• Establish and promote international networks in Arts, Social Sciences, Business, and Law
• Enhance the sharing of human, financial, and material resources

Qualifications and Attributes

The successful candidate must:

• Hold professorial rank from an academic/research institution or be a person from industry eligible for that position
• Demonstrate capability in providing academic leadership in teaching, research, and extension in relevant disciplines
• Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School
• Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development
• Have the vision and drive to oversee the growth and development of the School

Key Responsibilities

The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the School's operations.

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana