Pro Vice-Chancellor (Internal)

About the role

The University of Cape Coast is inviting applications from its own academic staff for the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor, which will become vacant on 1 January 2027. The post is open only to current members of the university's academic staff.

Key responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Vice-Chancellor and exercise the powers specified in the Law and those delegated by the Vice-Chancellor.
• Perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor during the Vice-Chancellor's temporary absence.

Required profile

• Be a member of the academic staff of the University of Cape Coast under Section 8(1) of the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 (PNDC L278).
• Hold Professorial rank and be regarded as a person of stature and integrity, with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have at least 10 years of working experience in the University.
• Complete the three-year, non-renewable term before reaching age 60.

Required skills

• Management, entrepreneurial, fundraising and prudent financial administration skills.
• Experience at senior management level (Head of Department and above).
• Ability to promote good internal and external relations.
• Ability to promote learning, teaching, research and development and coordinate academic programmes and activities.
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary higher education issues and their implications for university management.
• Adherence to high ethical standards and professionalism.

To apply, candidates submit an updated CV, supporting documents and 10 copies of a vision statement to the Registrar, along with three referees' reports. Applications close on 6 November 2026; only shortlisted applicants are interviewed.