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.

Our University

You will be joining a university which is among the best on any objective measure.

Lancaster University Ghana is a proud member of Lancaster University's global network, which includes campuses and partnerships across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Lancaster University consistently ranks among the top 150 universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reflecting our commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

Our Accra campus, established in partnership with the Transnational Academic Group, is the only British university campus in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers students access to a world-class education within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Lancaster University is modern, forward-thinking and nimble to adopt the latest developments in teaching and research. Our vision for the future is to be sustainable, academically excellent and recognised as one of the leading universities in the world. Our greatest assets are the brilliant minds who are attracted to teach and learn at our Lancaster and global campuses; the research that delivers innovative solutions to the world’s everchanging issues; and the positive economic, cultural, societal and environmental change that we are making locally, nationally and globally.

Our excellence in these areas is demonstrated by our consistently high rankings in many influential league tables.

• 10th in The Complete University Guide 2026
• 14th in The Guardian University Guide 2026
• 15th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
• 157 of 1,500 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025