The Governing Council published the vacancy notice on January 30, setting out stringent requirements for candidates seeking to lead Ghana's premier science and technology institution. Applicants must hold professorial rank and be internationally acclaimed scholars capable of providing both academic and administrative leadership to the university's 80,000 students and 6,000 staff members.
The position carries a four-year initial term, renewable for two additional years after performance evaluation. Candidates must be young enough to complete a full four-year term before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 for public office holders, effectively limiting eligibility to those under 56 years old.
KNUST, established in 1951, operates a collegiate system with seven colleges including the Institute of Distance Learning. The university maintains six traditional halls of residence and over ten private hostels on campus.
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The successful candidate will serve as both Executive Head and Chief Disciplinary Officer, responsible to the Governing Council for implementing the university's strategic plan and promoting quality higher education. The role demands someone with crisis management capacity, excellent networking abilities for fundraising, and vision to secure support from government, industry, and other stakeholders.
Beyond academic credentials, the council specified requirements for organizational skills, inter-personal communication abilities, sound judgment, and a reputation above reproach. The announcement emphasized the need for a leader who can motivate staff and present compelling academic vision.
Interested candidates must submit eight copies of their application materials by registered courier, including a curriculum vitae, sealed reference letters from three referees, and a 1,200-word vision statement for the university. The council explicitly prohibited in-person delivery by applicants.
Applications can be sent to the Search Committee via the Registrar's office in Kumasi or through the Universities of Ghana Overseas Office in London. The announcement noted that salary and conditions of service attached to the position are "very attractive."
The successful candidate will serve as both Executive Head and Chief Disciplinary Officer, responsible to the Governing Council for implementing the university's strategic plan and promoting quality higher education. The role demands someone with crisis management capacity, excellent networking abilities for fundraising, and vision to secure support from government, industry, and other stakeholders.
Beyond academic credentials, the council specified requirements for organizational skills, inter-personal communication abilities, sound judgment, and a reputation above reproach. The announcement emphasized the need for a leader who can motivate staff and present compelling academic vision.
Interested candidates must submit eight copies of their application materials by registered courier, including a curriculum vitae, sealed reference letters from three referees, and a 1,200-word vision statement for the university. The council explicitly prohibited in-person delivery by applicants.
Applications can be sent to the Search Committee via the Registrar's office in Kumasi or through the Universities of Ghana Overseas Office in London. The announcement noted that salary and conditions of service attached to the position are "very attractive."
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