The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a world Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration, located Greenhill, Achimota, seek a Dean for its Law School.

The Dean serves as the Chief academic and administrative officer of the Law School.

•   The successful candidate will help shape the future of the Law School in ways consistent with GIMPA’s vision and strategic plan.
•   It is expected that the newly appointed Dean will have a distinguished record of academic achievement and managerial competence.

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate shall report to the Rector through the Deputy Rector.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications, traits, and competences:

•   A strong commitment to academic excellence
•   Knowledge and expertise of international accreditation systems
•   Ability to develop external relations
•   A proven track record of innovative and effective leadership in higher education
•   Preferably a Ph.D from a reputable university
•   Should be appointee at the rank of Associate Professor or higher
•   A distinguished research and publication record
•   Demonstrated experience in the running and management of educational programmes
•   Strong and effective verbal and oral communication, including presentation skills
•   Strong and effective leadership and managerial skills
•   Must be a team player, but must also be able to take difficult and bold decisions and initiatives leading to new innovations and the development of new educational programmes
•   Must be able to serve a full term of office of four (4) years before retirement. Retirement age is currently sixty (60) years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with CV/resume, cover letter, vision statement, copies of transcripts and certificates should be emailed to:

rector@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 July, 2013

Prospective applicants should also arrange for letters of recommendation to be e-mailed directly from three (3) referees to the same email address.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be held during the month of August, 2013. Appointment will be effective from Monday, September 2, 2013.