Profile Of Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual, New Vice Chancellor Of UEW

Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual is the new Vice Chancellor of University of Education(UEW). Let’s take a look at his profile.

EDUCATION

He holds an impressive academic background, having earned a PhD in Wood Science and Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in 2014, an MSc in Wood Technology and Management from KNUST in 2005, and a BSc in Agriculture Engineering, also obtained from KNUST in 1993. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast, obtained in 1998.

He attended Fijai SHS where he studied Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

CAREER

Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual is currently a Professor of Wood Science and Technology. His journey at the University of Education, Winneba began in 2003 when he was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Design and Technology Education at the Kumasi Campus. He was later promoted to the positions of Senior Lecturer in 2011 and Associate Professor in 2015. In 2021, he achieved the rank of Professor by AAMUSTED.

Throughout his tenure at UEW and AAMUSTED, Prof. Mitchual has served in various capacities, including as Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Mathematics Education for the 2019/2020 academic year to 2022, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Education from the academic year of September 2017/2018 to 2020, Vice-Dean of Student Affairs for the 2007/2008 and 2015/2016 academic years, Head of the Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education from 2013 to 2015, and Examinations Officer for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic years. Presently, he holds the positions of Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Acting Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at AAMUSTED.

Prof. Mitchual’s contributions extend beyond his academic and administrative roles. He has been actively involved in various Boards and Committees of both the University of Education, Winneba, and AAMUSTED. He also served on the Governing Council of UEW as the Convocation representative from 2014 to 2018, and he currently serves on the Governing Council of AAMUSTED as the Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor

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He is a Management Level Member of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC). He holds a Ph.D. in Wood Science and Technology, an M.Sc. in Wood Technology and Management, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering, all from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast.

He belongs to various professional associations, including the Society of Wood Science and Technology, USA; American Society for Precision Engineering, USA; the Ghana Science Association and the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG).

He is also an avid academic writer with nearly two scores of publications in peer-reviewed journals and books and numerous conference and seminar papers and memoranda.

He has been a reviewer for about 12 international journals, reviewed over 17 research articles for international journals, examined 25 postgraduate research works, and supervised 12 postgraduate theses.

HIS APPOINTMENT AS VC

He was  the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED). The Governing Council of the UEW, at its meeting of August 1, 2023, settled on Prof. Mitchual to lead UEW as New Vice Chancellor from October 1, 2023. He succeeds Prof. Mawuko Avoke.