The Position:

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Executive Head of the University and is responsible to the Governing Council of the University, for both the academic and administrative functions of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is charged with the promotion of quality higher education and the provision of academic and administrative leadership
• The Vice-Chancellor is also responsible for initiating new directions in the academic development of the University and for implementing the University’s strategic plan.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University and exercises general disciplinary functions over both members of staff and students, subject to the statutes and regulations of the University

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must be of a professional rank or equivalent.
• Must be an internationally acclaimed and/or distinguished scholar with capacity to motivate and direct staff
• Must be visionary and be able to present a compelling academic vision that would persuade the Government, industry and other stakeholders to support the cause of the University
• Must possess the capacity to manage and control crisis situations.
• Must exhibit leadership qualities and organizational skills
• Must be circumspect and above reproach.
• Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Must be sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement and
• Must have the capacity to network to raise funds and other resources for research and development activities
• Must be able to serve a full Four-Year Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 65

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for 4 years in the first instance, but the successful applicant is eligible for re-reappointment for a further term not exceeding 4 years (after evaluation of performance)
• Salary and conditions of service attached to the position are very attractive

Location: Fiapre-Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with 8 copies of the following:

• Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses of 3 referees and
• A 1,200 Word Statement of candidate’s vision for the university

Applications should be forwarded under registered cover marked “Application For Vice-Chancellor, CUG” to reach the following addresses to:

The Chairman
Search Committee For Vice-Chancellor
c/o The Registrar
Catholic University of Ghana
P.O.Box 363
Sunyani
Bono Region, Ghana

Or mail to:

The Chairman
Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor
c/o The Secretary General
National Catholic Secretariat, Ghana
Centenary House, Tetteh Quarshie Circle
Airport, Accra

Closing Date: 04 January, 2025