Staff Vacancy | Appointment of Principal, College for Distance and e-Learning

Post date: 
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 17:17

The University of Education, Winneba, invites applications from suitably qualified competent individuals for the position of Principal, College for Distance and e-Learning.

THE POSITION

The Principal is the Academic and Administrative Head of the College. The Principal is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership to the College and for maintaining and providing efficiency and good governance of the College in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the Act and Statutes of the University of Education, Winneba.

THE PERSON

Candidate seeking appointment as Principal must be:

  • An internationally acclaimed scholar of Professorial Status.
  • A Ph.D. holder in Education or Applied Sciences or Social Sciences or Humanities.
  • A distinguished scholar with capacity to motivate and direct staff.
  • A person of high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills and must be above reproach.
  • An individual of stature and integrity with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and capacity to manage and control crisis.
  • Visionary, business-oriented and able to establish rapport between industry and the University.
  • Sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement.
  • Able to attract grants and funds for Research and Development activities for the College.
  • Able to implement the policy decisions affecting the College.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment is full-time. Successful applicant should be able to serve at least four (4) years (1st October 2023-30th September 2027) before reaching the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60). The successful candidate shall be expected to assume duty by 1st October, 2023.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION

 Interested candidates are requested to submit application letters together with the following:

  • Twelve (12) copies of Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who would submit reports on them directly to the address below.
  • Twelve (12) copies of two-page statement of candidate’s vision for the College.

Application should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “Application for Principal, College for Distance and e-Learning” to reach the following address, not later than 28th June, 2023.

The Chairman                                      
Search Committee for Principal
C/o The Acting Registrar                                  
University of Education, Winneba
Post Office Box 25
Winneba

OR                           

The Chairman
Search Committee for Principal
C/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road                                      
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

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