Dean, School Of Performing Arts

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The University of Ghana invites applications for Dean of the School of Performing Arts, starting January 2026. The ideal candidate must hold professorial status, provide academic leadership, and demonstrate administrative experience. This full-time role is based in Accra and offers an attractive salary with fringe benefits.

• Position begins 1st January 2026
• Requires professorial status from an academic institution
• Full-time role with working hours 8am to 5pm
• Attractive salary with market premium, rent, security, and responsibility allowance

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Find a Job + + + + Search U Dean, School Of Performing Arts University of Ghana Research, Teaching & Training 4 days ago Accra & Tema Region Full Time Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Ghana Job descriptions & requirements The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Dean, School of Performing Arts, College of Humanities, to take effect from 1st January 2026. POSITION: Dean, School of Performing Arts REPORTING TO: Provost, College of Humanities The Institution The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff. The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach. Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning. Objectives Of The College The College of Humanities shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and by these specific objectives, to: Create synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law. Provide faculty and students with skills in its various fields to contribute to the development needs of the country. Establish and promote international networks of Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law. Enhance the sharing of human, financial and material resources. The School Of Performing Arts Comprises The Following Departments Department of Dance Studies Department of Theatre Arts Department of Music DUTIES The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the School Management Committee. The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School are duly carried out by members of the School. The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy. Qualification Required & Experience The successful candidate must: Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry eligible for that position. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development. Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the School. SALARY Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance. TENURE The Dean must be able to hold office for a period of three years on terms and conditions approved by the University Council, before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years. Location: Accra How To Apply For The Job Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted. The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following: Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates. A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date: 25 September, 2025 < Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? 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