THE Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, announces a vacancy for the appointment of DEAN, KNUST SCHOOL OF BUSINESS effective, 1ST AUGUST, 2026. The University invites applications from qualified persons for appointment as DEAN.

The Position

The Dean is the Head of the School. S/he shall be responsible to the Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences for providing leadership to the School; and, for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good governance of the School in accordance with policies and procedures instituted by the University.

The Person

The person must:

1. be of Professorial status or equivalent grade in an analogous institution;
2. must be a distinguished scholar with evidence of considerable experience in an Academic Institution or analogous organisation;
3. must possess a terminal degree;
4. have capacity to motivate and direct staff and must be above reproach;
5. exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills;
6. possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills and capacity to manage and control crisis situations;
7. be visionary and able to establish rapport between industry and allied institutions and the University for common purpose;
8. be sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement;
9. demonstrate capacity to attract grants and funds for research and development activities for the School; and
10. be able to serve a minimum Full Term of THREE (3) YEARS before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).

Terms of Appointment

The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for THREE (3) YEARS in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for three (3) years, altogether making a maximum of six (6) years.  The candidate may opt to be a Faculty Member after serving the six-year term before attaining the statutory retiring age of 60.

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit fifteen (15) copies of application package with the following:

• Application Letter with Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees; and,
• a Two (2) Paged Statement of Candidate’s Vision for the School.

Applications should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER and marked “APPOINTMENT OF DEAN – KSB” to reach the following address, no later than JULY 22, 2026.

THE REGISTRAR

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PRIVATE MAIL BAG

UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE

KUMASI