Academic Dean – International Campus

About the role

Lead Lancaster University Ghana’s Accra campus, the only British university campus in sub‑Saharan Africa, and shape its academic direction within a globally connected environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the campus.
• Support innovative, industry‑relevant programmes and maintain high academic standards.
• Encourage professional development of staff and strengthen the university’s profile across West Africa.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with industry, government and academic organisations.
• Collaborate with Lancaster’s international campuses and transnational Academic Deans.
• Promote student success, graduate outcomes and regional engagement.

Required profile

• Thoughtful, collaborative academic professional with experience in complex higher‑education environments.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, academic governance and transnational education.
• Sound judgement, academic credibility and ability to work across cultures, disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Inclusive, collegiate and people‑focused approach.
• Experience in international higher education, academic partnership working and regulated environments is valuable.

Required skills