Job Description

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, announces the Executive Search for a dynamic person with proven academic abilities to be appointed as DEAN to the University’s FACULTY OF LAW which will become vacant on NOVEMBER 01, 2024.

• Company: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
• Location: Ghana
• State: Kumasi
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Legal Jobs in Ghana

The Position

The Dean is the Head of the Faculty. He shall be responsible to the Provost for providing leadership to the Faculty; and, for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good governance of the Faculty in accordance with policies and procedures instituted by the University.

The Person

• Must be a distinguished scholar with evidence of considerable experience in an Academic Institution or analogous organisation.
• Must be of Professorial status or possess a TERMINAL DEGREE.
• Must have capacity to motivate and direct Staff; and must be above reproach.
• Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the capacity to manage and control crisis situations.
• Must be visionary and able to establish rapport between industry and allied institutions and the University for common purpose.
• Must be sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement.
• Must be able to attract grants and funds for Research and Development activities for the Faculty.
• Must be able to serve a minimum of a Full Term of THREE (3) YEARS before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).
• Must be a qualified/distinguished Legal Practitioner registered with the General Legal Council and a Member of the Professional Body.

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for THREE (3) YEARS in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for three (3) Years, altogether making a maximum of six (6) years. The candidate may opt to be a Faculty Member after serving the six-year term before attaining the statutory retiring age of 60.
• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates are requested to submit EIGHT (8) copies of application package comprising an Application Letter together with the following:

• Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses of two (2) referees;
• Relevant certificates; and,
• A Two-Page Statement of Candidate’s Vision for the Faculty.

Applications should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER to reach the following address:

THE REGISTRAR
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRIVATE MAIL BAG
UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE
KUMASI

Closing Date: 25 November, 2024