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.

SALARY

Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.

TENURE

The Director must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board, before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through [email protected] (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

i. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
iii. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision
as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications. Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 04 March, 2025

• Applications should reach the Registrar through [email protected] not later than the close of day on 4th March 2025.
• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.