Vice Chancellor
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana · Full Time
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- Professorial status with postgraduate terminal degree
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be qualified professors with strong academic and administrative credentials fitting the university's criteria and able to serve prior to the age limit of 60 years.
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Job description
About Koforidua Technical University
Established through Act 922 (2016) and amended by Act 974 (2018), Koforidua Technical University aims to deliver exemplary science and technology education, serve as a hub for applied research excellence, and offer innovative solutions to local community challenges. The university's mission centers on providing tertiary technical education focused on career development, in partnership with industry. Its core values emphasize innovation, integrity, and impactful service.
Position Summary
With a student body of approximately 8,000 and staff totaling 605, the university invites applications for the role of Vice Chancellor, effective from August 1, 2019. The Vice Chancellor acts as both the academic and administrative leader and serves as the chief disciplinary authority. As Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent oversees all academic, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance as per university statutes.
Appointment Term and Conditions
The role is a full-time appointment for an initial four-year term, renewable once for an additional term or part thereof upon satisfactory performance. The remuneration package and associated terms of service are highly competitive.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a Professorial rank and possess a postgraduate research degree, preferably a terminal degree.
- Recognized internationally as an academic leader or distinguished scholar.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, manage, and lead staff effectively.
- Extensive experience in administration with strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Exhibits integrity, discretion, and impeccable conduct.
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including crisis management capabilities.
- Visionary and business-minded, capable of fostering partnerships between the university and industry.
- Mature and judicious with the ability to make sound decisions.
- Proven track record in fundraising and resource mobilization for research and development.
- Insightful understanding of the challenges facing technical and tertiary education in Ghana.
- Must be able to serve a full four-year term prior to reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying should submit the following:
- Six (6) copies of a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae including contact details for three referees.
- A vision statement for the university not exceeding 1,200 words.
- Applications should be sent under registered cover, clearly marked "Application for Vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University."
Applications must be addressed to the Chairman of the Search Committee and sent to either of the following addresses by 13 May 2019:
- Chairman, Search Committee for Vice Chancellor, c/o Head of General Administration, Koforidua Technical University, PO Box KF 981, Koforidua, E/R, Ghana.
- Chairman, Search Committee for Vice Chancellor, c/o Office Manager, Universities of Ghana Overseas Office, Ghana Universities House, 321 City Road, London EC1V ILJ, United Kingdom.
Soft copies should be emailed to gen.admin@ktu.edu.gh.
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