Job Summary
Company:
Ashesi University
Category:
Education / Training
Location:
Berekuso - On the Kwabenya - Aburi Road
Categories
Job Vacancy For Dean of Academic Affairs At Ashesi University (Berekuso – On the Kwabenya – Aburi Road)
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