Academic Dean - Lancaster University Ghana

Strengthening global academic leadership through partnership and shared purpose.

Thank you for your interest in the position of Academic Dean at Lancaster University Ghana.

This pivotal leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic journey of Lancaster University Ghana (LUG), a dynamic institution that blends global academic excellence with local relevance. As the academic lead, you will drive a vibrant academic community committed to delivering high-quality teaching, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement.

As Academic Dean, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a global community of academic leaders, fostering innovation and excellence across our international campuses. This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, enabling you to make a lasting impact on higher education in the region and beyond.

If you are ready to lead in this vital area and contribute to the ongoing success of Lancaster University Ghana, we warmly welcome your application.

A role of academic influence and strategic impact

As Academic Dean, you will serve as the Chief Academic Officer of the campus. Reporting jointly to Lancaster University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global (Digital, International and Sustainability) and the CEO of TAG Ghana, you will oversee the academic direction and quality assurance of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will lead and inspire a committed academic team, fostering a culture of teaching excellence, research ambition, and professional growth. You will also play a central role in enhancing the student experience, approving admissions, chairing academic boards, and guiding programme development, all within the frameworks of both Lancaster University and Ghanaian regulatory standards.

Your responsibilities will extend beyond campus, engaging with industry, government, and other academic institutions to shape meaningful partnerships.

In this role, you will work as part of Lancaster University’s global network of transnational Academic Deans. You will demonstrate a commitment to shared academic leadership by supporting a collaborative approach to thematic priorities, fostering alignment across campuses, and contributing to institutional cohesion. By sharing best practice and engaging in joint initiatives, you will help build a cohesive, supportive, and globally connected academic community that embodies Lancaster’s values and advances our international ambitions.

Reward, recognition and salary supplements

The successful candidate will be expected to commence their appointment on, or as near as possible to, December 2026. The position of Dean is offered as a three-year term of office. Towards the end of the initial term, consideration may be given to a further extension of up to two years, subject to institutional requirements and satisfactory performance. At the conclusion of the appointment, the role holder will step down from the Dean position and will be well placed to pursue further senior academic leadership opportunities, drawing on the experience, knowledge and international profile gained through the role. Remuneration will be commensurate with performance and progress in the post.

Application process and deadlines

Applications should be submitted through our recruitment portal by 23:59 BST on 12 July 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online preliminary interview before the formal presentations and interviews which plan to will take place online in early August 2026, though this may be subject to change.

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