AJIPT currently has two Heads of Departments: the Heads of Department for Philosophy and Theology respectively. The Heads of Department are appointed by the Moderator upon election by permanent teachers for a period of three years renewable once.
Their responsibilities consist of the following:
To advise the Director on matters academic.
To officiate the academic matters of the institute at departmental level.
To spearhead the formulation of educational policies for respective departments for approval by the Academic Boards, respectively, and ensuring of their implementation.
To facilitate the teaching program in consultation with the Director by looking for teachers who are to be appointed by the Moderator.
To evaluate credits from other Institutes in the cases of transfer of credits.
To determine the suitability of the learners.
To certify the admission requirements.
To guide students in the selection of courses;
To approve changes in course selection.
To arrange Public Lecturers and Student Assemblies.
To prepare the daily lecture schedules.
To present students for the Awards of Diplomas and Bachelor’s Degrees.
To convoke the departmental meetings.
To ensure the availability of supplies and equipment for the departments.
To determine the library needs of the department and submitting them to the Librarian.
To carry out all other administrative duties delegated by the Director.