Ghana Institute of Journalism Education Jobs in Accra
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The Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university that provides specialised education in journalism and cornmunication studies. GIJ is the first school of journalism established in Sub-Saharan Africa and has focused on journalism and communication education tor 60 years. GIJ's accredited
bachelor's and master's degree programmes seek to prepare professionals with high joumalistic standards and ethical communication practices to support Ghana's growing democracy and development, Over the years, GIJ has churned out many of the country's leading journalists and communication
professionals.
GIJ seeks to employ qualified and dynamic persons in the key administrative positions of Deputy Rector and Registrar.
Deputy Rector
Job Description
- Assisting the Rector in the performance of his functions and other functions related to academic affairs.
- Coordinating the day-to-day control and administration of academic affairs.
- Coordinating all academic activities at local, national and International levels that contribute to the Institute's strategic academic goals.
- Overseeing the academic activities of the faculties. as well as other independent academic units, including both the appointment of academic staff and the oversight of those aspects of the Institute's quality assurance systems.
- Representing the Rector as and when necessary.
- Chairing relevant committees.
- Overseeing development of proposals and other efforts to secure grants/funding.
- Other duties as may be assigned/delegated by the Rector.
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Roles
- The Deputy Rector is the deputy chief executive officer of the Institute.
- He/She assists the Rector in providing academic and administrative leadership for the Institute.
- He/She assists the Rector in providing leadership in achieving the strategic objectives. as well as the mission of the Institute to promote academic and professional excellent.
- He/She assists the Rector with management ot GIJ's human resources.
Qualifications Required and Experience:
The Applicant:
- Must be a holder of a post4Jraduate qualification in a communication-related field: and a PhD in an appropriate field. (A professorial rank would be
an advantage).
- Must have at least 5 years' experience at a senior level in effective academic management, leadership and teamwork in higher education.
- Must be able to serve a full four (4)-year term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60).
- Eligible applicants must demonstrate:
- Understanding of best national and international higher education practice. particularly in the areas of teaching, research and research funding.
- Evidence of experience and success in securing grants/funding.
- Capacity to lead with a clear vision, communicate the Institute's mission and current objectives, and inspire trust through an open and consultative style.
- Capacity to lead sizable groups of academics and professionals to strive for excellence.
- Considerable experience in academic programme development and review, as well as quality assurance in teaching and learning.
- Vision and commitment to promoting a student-centred undergraduate experience, graduate education and training, and excellence in research.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
- Energy, persistence and enthusiasrn for initiating and starting new plans, as well as keeping them going.
- Ability to use new technologies to enhance the quality of the processes in higher education.
- High-level strategic planning and development skills.
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university that provides specialised education in journalism and cornmunication studies. GIJ is the first school of journalism established in Sub-Saharan Africa and has focused on journalism and communication education tor 60 years. GIJ's accredited
bachelor's and master's degree programmes seek to prepare professionals with high joumalistic standards and ethical communication practices to support Ghana's growing democracy and development, Over the years, GIJ has churned out many of the country's leading journalists and communication
professionals.
GIJ seeks to employ qualified and dynamic persons in the key administrative positions of Deputy Rector and Registrar.
Deputy Rector
Job Description
- Assisting the Rector in the performance of his functions and other functions related to academic affairs.
- Coordinating the day-to-day control and administration of academic affairs.
- Coordinating all academic activities at local, national and International levels that contribute to the Institute's strategic academic goals.
- Overseeing the academic activities of the faculties. as well as other independent academic units, including both the appointment of academic staff and the oversight of those aspects of the Institute's quality assurance systems.
- Representing the Rector as and when necessary.
- Chairing relevant committees.
- Overseeing development of proposals and other efforts to secure grants/funding.
- Other duties as may be assigned/delegated by the Rector.
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Roles
- The Deputy Rector is the deputy chief executive officer of the Institute.
- He/She assists the Rector in providing academic and administrative leadership for the Institute.
- He/She assists the Rector in providing leadership in achieving the strategic objectives. as well as the mission of the Institute to promote academic and professional excellent.
- He/She assists the Rector with management ot GIJ's human resources.
Qualifications Required and Experience:
The Applicant:
- Must be a holder of a post4Jraduate qualification in a communication-related field: and a PhD in an appropriate field. (A professorial rank would be
an advantage). - Must have at least 5 years' experience at a senior level in effective academic management, leadership and teamwork in higher education.
- Must be able to serve a full four (4)-year term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60).
- Eligible applicants must demonstrate:
- Understanding of best national and international higher education practice. particularly in the areas of teaching, research and research funding.
- Evidence of experience and success in securing grants/funding.
- Capacity to lead with a clear vision, communicate the Institute's mission and current objectives, and inspire trust through an open and consultative style.
- Capacity to lead sizable groups of academics and professionals to strive for excellence.
- Considerable experience in academic programme development and review, as well as quality assurance in teaching and learning.
- Vision and commitment to promoting a student-centred undergraduate experience, graduate education and training, and excellence in research.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills.
- Energy, persistence and enthusiasrn for initiating and starting new plans, as well as keeping them going.
- Ability to use new technologies to enhance the quality of the processes in higher education.
- High-level strategic planning and development skills.
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