ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF PROVOSTS (INTERNAL)

05 May, 2025

APPOINTMENT OF PROVOSTS (INTERNAL)

The University of Cape Coast invites applications from experienced, results-driven and highly motivated individuals for the position of Provost for the following Colleges effective 1st August, 2025.

 

a.    College of Education Studies (CES)

b.   College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS)

c.    College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CANS)

d.   College of Distance Education (CoDE)

 

Key Responsibilities

The Provost is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College. He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership, maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the College in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the University Law, 1992 (PNDCL 278) and University of Cape Coast Statutes, 2016 and as may be determined from time to time by the University Council, the Academic Board and the College Board.

 

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must be internationally acclaimed scholars of professorial status. They must be individuals of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, capable of executing the responsibilities outlined above. They must also possess a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline with over ten (10) years working experience in a reputable university or related academic institution.

Applicants must also show evidence of the following: 

  1. demonstrated capacity to manage a College in terms of teaching (especially postgraduate), research and outreach/community service
  2. ability to foster and promote good internal and external relations
  3. proven capacity to provide strong visionary leadership and innovation
  4. proven capacity to project the College locally and internationally through research, conferences and workshops
  5. proven ability to raise funds to support the activities of a College 
  6. knowledge and skills in the management and administration of distance learning (for applicants seeking appointment as Provost of the College of Distance Education)

 

Term of Office

A Provost shall hold office for a period of three years (full time) and shall be eligible, upon completion, to apply for re-appointment for a second consecutive term only. Applicants should be able to complete the first term of three years before reaching the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

 

Conditions of Service

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

 

Mode of Application & Closing Date

  1. Applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit twelve (12) copies of completed application forms and a comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a three-page vision statement to:

 

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

  1. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit recommendations on them directly to the above address on or before Friday, 30th May, 2025.

 

  1. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 30th May, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.   

 

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