College Vice Principal

Location: Sefwi Wiawso, Western North Region, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Wiawso College of Education

Wiawso College of Education is a respected institution dedicated to the preparation of highly competent, ethical, and innovative educators. Guided by Christian values and a commitment to academic excellence, the College promotes quality teaching, research, community engagement, and professional development while contributing to national educational advancement.

In accordance with the provisions of the Colleges of Education Act, 2012 (Act 847), the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the Statutes of Wiawso College of Education, and the Harmonised Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education in Ghana, applications are invited from suitably qualified and accomplished individuals for appointment as College Vice Principal.

Position Summary

The College Vice Principal provides strategic and operational support to the Principal in the administration and management of the College. The successful candidate will contribute to institutional leadership, promote operational excellence, support policy implementation, and ensure the effective coordination of academic and administrative activities across the College.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Assist the Principal in the day-to-day administration and management of the College.
• Act on behalf of the Principal during periods of absence or as delegated.
• Coordinate the activities of academic and non-academic departments to ensure efficiency and institutional effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of decisions and policies approved by the Governing Council and Academic Board.
• Promote and uphold the College’s Christian values, faith-based ethos, and institutional culture.
• Provide leadership in institutional planning, policy implementation, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Foster collaboration among departments and stakeholders to support the achievement of the College’s strategic objectives.
• Support initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, research, innovation, and community engagement.
• Assist in maintaining discipline, accountability, and professionalism across the institution.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal in accordance with the relevant statutes and conditions of service governing Colleges of Education in Ghana.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate must:

• Be a distinguished scholar and accomplished educator with a strong record of academic achievement.
• Possess a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree or an equivalent terminal qualification in a relevant field of specialization.
• Hold a rank not below that of Professor or Senior Lecturer in a College of Education, university, or comparable tertiary institution.
• Have at least ten (10) years of progressive teaching and/or research experience.
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of senior management, administrative, or leadership experience within a tertiary education institution.
• Demonstrate proven leadership and managerial competence with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Exhibit high moral character and a commitment to integrity, service, accountability, and excellence.
• Inspire confidence and provide effective leadership, direction, and motivation to staff and stakeholders.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-management skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, fairness, and impartiality in decision-making.
• Have proven ability to manage institutional resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Ghana’s higher education landscape, educational reforms, and national development priorities.

Terms of Appointment

• Applicants must not be more than fifty-six (56) years of age at the time of application.
• The appointment shall be for an initial period of three (3) years.
• The appointment may be renewed for one additional term only, subject to satisfactory performance and applicable regulations.
• Salary and conditions of service are attractive and comparable to similar positions within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit six (6) hard copies of the following documents:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Vision Statement of not more than two (2) pages outlining priorities and strategic contributions to the College
• Three (3) Confidential Recommendation Letters from listed referees (to be submitted directly to the Search Committee)

Applications and supporting documents should be clearly marked:

“APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS VICE PRINCIPAL”

and addressed to:

THE CHAIRMAN
SEARCH COMMITTEE
WIAWSO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 94
SEFWI WIAWSO
WESTERN NORTH REGION

In addition to the hard-copy submission, applicants must submit soft copies of all application documents via email to:

search_committee@wcoe.edu.gh