Vice Chancellor

About the role

The Vice Chancellor is the chief academic and administrative officer of Koforidua Technical University, responsible for steering the institution toward its vision of excellence in science, technology, and applied research.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the university as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Governing Council.
• Organise and oversee all academic, financial, and administrative activities.
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with university statutes.
• Foster collaboration with industry and external partners.
• Raise funds and resources for research and development.

Required profile

• Hold a professorial status with a terminal research postgraduate degree.
• Be an internationally recognised academic or distinguished scholar.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, manage, and direct staff.
• Extensive senior administrative experience in higher education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis‑management skills.
• Visionary, business‑oriented, and capable of building industry‑university partnerships.
• Ability to serve a full four‑year term before reaching the retirement age of 60.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive salary and conditions of service.
• Full‑time appointment for an initial four‑year term, renewable based on performance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading technical university in Ghana.