OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE:

The College of Humanities shall
advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and shall in particular:
a. develop world-class graduates to meet national and global developmental
needs through quality teaching, learning and research;
b. create synergies for interdisciplinary teaching, learning and research in the
Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law;
c. create a congenial environment for memorable teaching, learning and
research experiences for faculty and students;
d. enhance the research capabilities and output of faculty, students and other
employees;
e. enhance the research capabilities and output of faculty, students and other
employees;
f. establish and promote the internationalisation of the programmes and
courses of study and instruction in the College;
g. enhance employee capacity through systematic staff development
programmes;
h. develop effective processes for public engagement through extension
services, policy development and advocacy; and
i. coordinate the mobilisation of resources for the College.
THE INSTITUTE
The Regional Institute for Population Studies is recognized as the leading center

The Director 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 Institute.
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 Institute.