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We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department (Communication Arts) to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.
This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in the continuing development of the growing Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. We particularly welcome... applications from individuals with a PhD who have industry experience in the relevant-subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in Communication Arts. A keen interest in industry innovation in Communication Arts is desired.
We are looking for a research-active academic who will contribute to the research agenda of the Faculty, as well as cooperate with our business engagement activities and other external stakeholders. You will be in charge of developing courses and innovative teaching sessions, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to your own personal development within your subject field.
Your role as a full-time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning by working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the mission of the institution. You will ensure the quality and integrity of the institution’s academic programmes through teaching and learning, professional development, and service. You will demonstrate collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in applicants who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence at Academic City.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Head of Department is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. They will be supported by the Faculty and by colleagues from within the department.
All Heads of Department are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the Faculty.
Specifically, the role will include:
• Leadership and Management
o be responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the Department in line with Faculty and University strategic plans and direction
o be an active member of the Faculty Management Team and contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Faculty: it is expected that Heads of Department will carry functional responsibility for specific agreed cross-cutting Faculty areas
o develop and sustain appropriate structures for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with staff and students
o promote and represent the University both internally and externally
• Responsibility for Teaching and Students
o ensure the best possible student experience through:
• the fulfilment of the University´s responsibilities concerning students in respect of their admission, instruction, progress and examination;
• adherence to the regulations and procedures of Faculties and of the Senate
o refresh and develop new programmes in order to attract new students and markets
• Responsibility for Research
o ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all research undertaken
o create a dynamic and forward looking research environment for both staff and students
• Knowledge Transfer
o create and exploit new opportunities for knowledge transfer activity in order to secure additional income streams and new areas of teaching and/or research
• 4.2. contribute to University-wide initiatives in order to improve understanding and communication of this area
• People Management
o ensure that University HR policies and procedures are implemented
o ensure that staff performance is managed appropriately and in a way that is consistent with the expectations of Acity’s Academics, and that fair workload allocation processes are in place
o ensure all staff have access to the necessary support to enable them to contribute fully and develop their skills and experience
o engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within and beyond the department
o make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the department and beyond the Faculty
o ensure students are included as appropriate in the various decision making fora within the department
o ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students, and full compliance with health and safety requirements
• Financial Management
o take responsibility for devolved budgets and comply with University financial regulations
o ensure that University equipment/facilities under the department´s control are properly maintained and serviced as required
• Quality Assurance
o ensure all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement: such procedures will include teaching, research and management of all resources
o comply with auditing, quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external
• Development of Academic/Research Standing
o continue to develop one´s position as a leading academic researcher; including publication, securing of external funding and the pursuit of other relevant indicators of standing in the field
o give due consideration to ways of retaining connections with teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
o give due consideration to the status of Head as a role model for other members of staff in the pursuit of academic excellence

Qualifications & Skills
• Ph.D degree in related field with at least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in a student-focused academic or administrative environment;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, sound judgment and strong collaborative skills for team work and consensus building; etc
Applications should be accompanied by copies of certificates, transcripts, testimonials, curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of the three (3) referees and a statement, in not more than three pages, of the candidate's vision for the university college.
Applicants may submit applications to career@acity.edu.gh with job title as subject
Closing Date: Open until vacancy is filled.


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