Provost: College of Humanities - University of Ghana

The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Provost, College of Humanities, to take effect from 1st August 2024.

POSITION: Provost, College of Humanities

REPORTING TO: The Vice-Chancellor

OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE:

The College of Humanities shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and by these specific objectives, to:

• Create synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law.
• Provide faculty and students with skills in its various fields to contribute to the development needs of the country.
• Establish and promote international networks of Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law.
• Enhance the sharing of human, financial and material resources.

The College of Humanities comprises the following academic units:

1. School of Arts
2. Business School
3. School of Languages
4. School of Law
5. School of Performing Arts
6. School of Social Sciences
7. Institute of African Studies
8. Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research
9. Regional Institute for Population Studies
10. Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy
11. Centre for Migration Studies
12. Centre for Social Policy Studies
13. Centre for Ageing Studies
14. Centre for Asian Studies
15. Centre for European Studies
16. Centre for Latin American Studies
17. Centre for Urban Management Studies
18. Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy
19. Language Centre
20. Centre for Disability Studies and Advocacy

DUTIES

The Provost shall be responsible for:

• The management of the College and for driving the growth and development of the College under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor.
• Coordinating the various units of the College
• Raising funds for the College.
• Implementing the policy decisions affecting the College.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Provost of a College is the academic and administrative head of the College and is required to provide administrative and academic direction and leadership, as determined by the Council and Academic Board of the University.

The Provost must:

• Be a Professor or a person from industry eligible for that position.
• Demonstrate capacity to manage the College and for driving the growth and development of the College under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor.
• Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to coordinate the various units of the College.
• Demonstrate capacity to attract funds for the College.
• Be able to implement the policy decisions affecting the College.
• Be able to serve at least one term in office.

TENURE

The person appointed Provost, College of Humanities shall hold office for a period of three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Location: Accra