The Council of the 黑料社 invites applications from qualified and competent persons for the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University which becomes vacant on 1st October, 2016.
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THE UNIVERSITY
The 黑料社 was established in October, 1962, primarily to serve as a leader in teacher education in the country.听 It was elevated to the status of a full and independent University by an Act of Parliament in 1971 (Act 390) and subsequently the 黑料社 Law 1992 (PNDC Law 278). It is an equal opportunity University, uniquely placed to provide quality education through the provision of comprehensive, liberal and professional programmes that challenge learners to be creative, innovative and morally responsible citizens. The 黑料社 currently has a total student population of 66,635 comprising 20,142 Regular students, 4,493 Sandwich students and 42,000 Distance Learning students.
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THE POSITION/FUNCTIONS
The Vice-Chancellor is, under the direction of the University Council, the Academic and Administrative Head as well as Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University.听 He/She is also responsible to the University Council for maintaining and promoting the good order and efficiency of the University.听 His/Her other functions are prescribed by the Statutes of the University.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must be full professors who are internationally acclaimed scholars.听 They must be individuals of stature and integrity with exemplary leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, zeal, energy and the capacity for marshalling the resources needed to carry out the University鈥檚 mission and vision.听 Candidates must also show evidence of the following qualities:
a)听听听听 demonstrated听 capacity to manage a University;
b)听听听听 ability to foster and promote good internal and external relations of the University;
c)听听听听 ability to project effectively the image of the University internally and externally;
d)听听听听 proven capacity to provide strong, visionary leadership and innovation for the University.
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TENURE OF OFFICE
The appointment, which is full time, shall be for four (4) years in the first instance and may be renewed for two (2) years after evaluation of performance. Candidates must be able to hold office for four (4) years from the date of appointment before attaining the compulsory retiring age of听sixty (60).听听听听听听听听听
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Very attractive terms and conditions of service will be specified in the instrument of appointment.听听听听听听听听
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MODE OF APPLICATION
a)听听听听听 Interested candidates should submit听two听(2) copies of their Curriculum Vitae.
b)听听听听听 Candidates should submit, in not more than听three thousand six hundred听(3,600)听words on听A4 paper(s), using听Times New Roman听font-size听12, in听1.5听line spacing and with 2.54cm margin all round, a statement of their vision for the 黑料社 and the strategies for achieving the vision.
c)听听听听听 Applications should be addressed and submitted by听FedEx听to:
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d)听听听听听 Candidates should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.
e)听听听听听 The closing date for submission of applications is听31st March, 2016.
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CHAIRMAN
SEARCH COMMITTEE (POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR)