Rector, Institute of Journalism (IJ) at University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC)

We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Company: University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Location: Ghana State: Jobs in Accra Job type: Full-Time Job category: Education/Teaching Jobs in Ghana No views yet Job Description University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Rector to take effect 1st October 2024. Position: Rector, Institute of Journalism (IJ) Reporting to: Vice-Chancellor, UniMAC Job Summary

• The Rector shall be the administrative and academic head of the institute of journalism

Sh/he shall:

• Be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the institute of Journalism and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the institute in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the Act, the statutes, or as may be determined from time to time by the University council, the academic board, the Executive Management board and the institute board

• Exercise general authority over students in the institute of journalism

• Coordinate and implement programmes for the institute of journalism, advice the institute board and ultimately the university council through the Vice-Chancellor on all issues relating to the management of the institute, oversee the preparation of annual estimates of income and expenditure and management of the budget and resources of the institute of journalism

• Ensure implementation of decisions of the University council

• Be responsible in accordance with the statutes and with decisions of the University council, the Executive management board and the academic board, for organizing and conducting the academic, financial and administrative business of the institue of journalism

• Advise the University Council and the University Management Board on all matters affecting policy, finance, governance and administration of the institute of journalism

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must be a PhD holder in an appropriate field. A degree in the communication or journalism related field will be an advantage

• Must be at least an Associate Professor

• Must have at least 10 years managerial experience at a senior level in higher education

• Must have a track record of teaching, research and administration at a tertiary level

Tenure

• The Rector shall be appointed for a period of 4 years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up to 4 years only. Qualified applicants should be able to complete one full term prior to attaining the statutory retirement age of 60

Location: Accra How To Apply For The Job Interested applicants should forward an application letter together with the following:

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