Dean of International Programmes

The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Dean of International Programmes, effective from 1st August 2024.

Position: Dean of International Programmes
Reporting to: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)

Duties:

The Dean of International Programmes shall, under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), be responsible for:

• Implementation of the University’s Internationalization strategy through the identified strategic priorities for internationalization.
• Management of all agreements establishing links between the University and foreign institutions of learning.
• Promotion and advertisement of the programmes of the University to international students and researchers.
• Organization of summer schools and orientation programmes for foreign students.
• Provision of guidance and counselling services for international students in consultation with the Careers and Counselling Directorate.
• Coordination of staff and student exchange and external staff training programmes.
• Creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database of international partnerships and programmes.
• Performing such other functions as shall be determined by the University Council.

Qualifications and Attributes:

The successful applicant must:

• Be of at least, the rank of Associate Professor or a person from industry eligible to be appointed Associate Professor.
• Be capable of providing managerial and administrative leadership to the Office of International Programmes and its affiliated units and must have the capacity to promote a collegial working environment within the Office.
• Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of International Programmes.
• Understand and have an international outlook, specifically in current trends in the higher educational landscape.
• Be able to market the University internationally and raise funds.

Tenure:

The successful applicant 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.