Director, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies

The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, to take effect from 1st August 2024.

Position: Director, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies
Reporting to: Provost, College of Basic and Applied Sciences

Objectives of the College:

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and shall in particular:

• Develop world-class scientists to meet national and global developmental needs through quality teaching, learning, research, innovation, and extension.
• Enhance employee capacity through systematic staff development programmes.
• Enhance research capabilities of staff for increased output in teaching and publications.
• Develop effective processes for public engagement through extension services, policy development, and advocacy.
• Create a congenial environment for teaching research and student learning experiences.

Duties:

• The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Institute and for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board, and the Institute Management Committee.
• Ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the Institute are duly carried out by members of the Institute.
• Responsible for the general administration of the Institute in respect of human, financial, and material resources within the general framework of University policy.

Qualifications and Attributes:

The successful candidate must:

• Be of at least, the rank of Associate Professor or a person from industry eligible to be appointed as Associate Professor.
• Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research, and extension in the relevant disciplines.
• Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School.
• Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
• Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the Institute.

Tenure:

A Director shall hold office for 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.