Description Of Job

The general duties for this position includes but not limited to the following:

Academic:

•  To work on accreditation processes and also meet other statutory requirements
•  Be responsible for affiliation processes both within and outside Ghana
•  Facilitate the development, review, and revision of academic curricula and assure their quality and relevance
•  Drive the research and publications initiative at Ashesi

Leadership:

•  Provide leadership, direction and supervision to faculty, staff and students
•  Promote an environment supportive of the university’s mission and vision, student-centered services and teaching excellence
•  Promote the professional development of faculty and staff
•  Develop, maintain and monitor fiscal resources and assist in securing external funding to support educational initiatives
•  Participate in the development and implementation of the College policies, procedures and guidelines as well as college-wide initiatives
•  Encourage partnerships with stakeholders in the external educational, professional and business communities
•  Liaise with other educational institutions and the local community to ensure active involvement of the university in community-wide activities

Administrative:

•  Chair meetings of the Academic Council
•  Coordinate and run monthly faculty meetings
•  Participate in mediating faculty and student issues, grievances, and appeals
•  Coordinate with student deans to support the course scheduling and faculty assignment process
•  Participate in the selection, hiring, and other personnel decisions associated with faculty and staff
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the university or that are incidental to the position

Qualification Required & Experience

Required:

•  A minimum of a doctorate degree from an accredited and internationally recognized institution
•  Minimum of ten (10) years’ teaching experience at a university. Experience as a department chair will be an advantage
•  Experience with the liberal arts method of education is required
•  Strategic planning skills to effect change in a multi-cultural environment
•  An accomplished leader who can guide faculty in research activities
•  Higher level of managerial skills and demonstrated leadership skills
•  A high level of entrepreneurial skills that translates into building of systems and initiatives including but not limited to academic activities
•  Experience in developing academic programmes
•  Knowledge of university accreditation processes
•  Proven ability to develop budgets and manage departments in a fiscally responsible and pragmatic manner
•  Knowledge and skill in communicating effectively utilizing public relations principles and practices

Preferred:

•  Knowledge of college educational philosophy, curricula and instructional programmes and top management administrative practices and procedures
•  Knowledge of technological systems as they apply to instructional and administrative functions
•  Skill in employee development and performance management
•  Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation and growth
•  Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders
•  Excellent interpersonal and people skills

How To Apply For The Job

Application Process: Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, CV and other relevant information as attachments to the Human Resource Manager through:

jobs@ashesi.edu.gh

Closing Date: 14 September, 2012