: The College of Humanities shall advance
the objectives of each of its constituent Units and by these specific objectives, to:
a. Create synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research in the Arts,
Social Sciences, Business and Law.
b. Provide faculty and students with skills in its various fields to contribute to the
development needs of the country.
c. Establish and promote international networks of Arts, Social Sciences, Business
and Law.
d. Enhance the sharing of human, financial and material resources.
DUTIES
a. 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.
b. The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School
are duly carried out by members of the School.
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c. The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the Institute in
respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework
of University policy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must:
a. Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person
from industry eligible for that position.
b. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of
teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
c. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to
promote a collegial working environment in the School.
d. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
e. 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 recommended by the Appointments Board, 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.