The Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, announces for the information of the Academic Community and the General Public, vacancy for the Position of Director of the Institute of Distance Learning of the University:

The Position

The Director is the Head of the Institute and shall provide academic and administrative leadership to the Institute. He shall also provide strategic direction for the mobilization of resources for the Institute; oversee the implementation of the Institute’s strategic plan within the context of the University’s strategic plan; ensure appropriate branding to project the Institute; and coordinate the activities of the zones and centres within the Institute in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the Act and Statutes of the University.

The Person

• Must be of professorial rank or equivalent Grade;
• Must be a distinguished scholar with capacity to motivate and direct staff;
• Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills and must be above reproach;
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must be visionary, business-oriented, and able to establish rapport with the Government, Industry, and the University for common purpose;
• Must be sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement; and
• Must be able to serve a full THREE-YEAR Term of Office before his/her SIXTIETH (60TH) BIRTHDAY.

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for THREE (3) YEARS in the first instance and may be renewed for another term of THREE (3) YEARS, subject to evaluation of performance, altogether making a maximum of SIX (6) YEARS. The Candidate may opt to be a Faculty Member after serving the Two Terms by his/her SIXTIETH (60th) BIRTHDAY
• The Successful Applicant shall be expected to assume duty by August 01, 2018
• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

Application

Interested Candidates are requested to submit an Application Letter together with SIX (6) copies of the following:

• Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees; and
• A Two-Page Statement of Candidate’s Vision for the Institute.

Applications should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING” to reach the addresses below, not later than, MONDAY, 7TH MAY, 2018.

The Chairman                                    

Search Committee for Director, IDL               

C/o The Registrar                                          

Kwame Nkrumah University               

of Science and Technology                

Private Mail Bag                                            

University Post Office                        

KNUST – Kumasi, Ghana                                

OR

The Chairman

Search Committee for Director, IDL

C/o The Office Manager

Universities of Ghana Overseas Office

Ghana Universities House

321 City Road

London ECIV ILJ

United Kingdom