Vice Chancellor

About the role

The Council of Methodist University Ghana invites applications for the position of Vice Chancellor, which becomes vacant on 1 August 2024. The Vice Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the university and its Chief Disciplinary Officer, reporting to the University Council and responsible for maintaining and promoting the good order and efficiency of the institution. The university is a Christian, private tertiary institution.

Key responsibilities

• Act as academic and administrative head under the direction of the University Council
• Serve as Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University
• Maintain and promote the good order and efficiency of the University
• Other functions prescribed by the University Statutes

Required profile

• Professorial rank with extensive research and administrative leadership
• Christian with high moral values, reflecting the University's mission of Excellence, Morality and Service
• Demonstrated experience in university governance
• Ability to foster good internal and external relations and to project the University's image nationally and internationally
• Proven capacity for visionary leadership, innovation, fundraising and leading change
• Must be able to serve four years from appointment before reaching age 65

Application process

• Submit a PDF application letter, detailed CV and a short vision statement (not more than 6 pages) to the Search Committee
• Applicants must request three references cited in their CVs to be submitted separately by 1 July 2024
• Applications close on Monday 17 June 2024