The post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor has become vacant from July 2, 2024. Consequently, the Governing Council of the University is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals within the university community who are goal-oriented and results driven with good leadership qualities for appointment to the vacant position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
The Position/Job Description
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in the overall management and administration of the University.
Terms of Appointment
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years and may be eligible for re-appointment for another term only as stated in Schedule J. of the Statutes of the University.
Other terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Council, consistent with the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) as amended, Statutes and Scheme of Service of Staff of the Tamale Technical University.
The Candidate’s Attributes
a. Academic Background, Skills and Experience in Educational Administration
The applicant must:
Be of Professorial rank.
Be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar with academic qualification of PhD or its equivalent, preferably in Science, Technology or Engineering.
Have broad experience and in-depth knowledge of tertiary education governance.
Have a good understanding of the challenges facing Tamale Technical University in particular and tertiary education in general.
Have at least five (5) years working experience in senior management position in tertiary education or related institutions.
Have demonstrated capacity to motivate faculty, staff and students.
b. Professional and Industry Experience in Science, Technology or Engineering
Be a member of a recognised technical professional body.
Have wide experience in collaboration with industry.
General Business and Personal Skills
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player, have a high emotional intelligence and capacity to manage and control crises.
Have proven organisational and leadership skills.
Be of good character and demonstrate personal integrity.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are to submit six(6) copies of an application letter, and a Vision Statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5-line spacing) outlining their vision for the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor and also the strategies for implementation.
Candidates are to attach their Curriculum Vitae, including names and contact details of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant.
All applications should be addressed to the Chairperson, Search Committee for Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
Applications must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Registry of the University and signed for, and also submitted using an electronic mail (e-mail) to reach any of the addresses below:
