The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies hereby announces that the position of VICE-CHANCELLOR of the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be vacant in mid-2026. 

The University
UDS was established in 1992 as a community-based, practical-oriented and problem-solving institution. It is a multi-campus University with campuses located at Tamale, Nyankpala and Yendi. Other campuses are to be established later.

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University and is accountable to the Governing Council.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the chief disciplinary officer of the University and has authority over members of staff and the student body, subject to the Statutes of the University.
• The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the promotion of quality higher education and research and the provision of academic and administrative leadership. He/she should be capable of meeting challenges posed by a phenomenal growth in student population.
• The Vice-chancellor is responsible for setting and implementing the agenda within the University’s broad strategic plans; initiating new directions in the academic development of the University; and protecting the integrity of the University’s processes.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the public face of the University and represents the University to the outside world, speaking for the University for Development Studies.

The Person

1. Must be of the rank of a Professor.
2. Must be of unblemished character and have high degree of personal integrity.
3. Must be a distinguished scholar of international repute who can inspire, direct and motivate staff.
4. Must display creativity in vision.
5. Must have mature and sober judgment.
6. Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and must be a team player.
7. Must have good business sense, and the ability to manage high levels of resources to achieve set goals.
8. Must have exceptional fundraising abilities.
9. Must be able to complete a four (4) year term by age sixty (60).

Term of Appointment
The appointment will be for four (4) years. The University Council has the prerogative to renew the appointment for another four (4) year term only.

Conditions of Service
Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are very attractive.

Mode of Application
Interested candidates are required to submit seven (7) copies of a formal application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae must clearly outline the candidate’s qualification, relevant work experience, and a complete list of publications including dates of publication.

In addition, candidates should send in a brief statement of their vision for the University for Development Studies and the strategies for achieving this. It must not be more than five pages and must be formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1.5 line spacing.

Candidates should submit the names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their confidential reports directly to:

Secretary
Search Committee (Post of Vice-Chancellor)
University for Development Studies
P.O. Box 1350
Tamale, NR, Ghana.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:

Secretary
Search Committee (Post of Vice-Chancellor)
Registrar’s Office
University for Development Studies
P.O. Box 1350
Tamale, NR, Ghana
E-mail: vc-search@uds.edu.gh

OR

Secretary
Search Committee (Post of Vice-Chancellor
c/o The Overseas Representative
Universities of Ghana (Overseas Office)
321 City Road
London EC IV ILJ

The Closing date for submission of applications is 27th January, 2026.