Prior to coming to Ball State, Tandoh worked as an instructional technology specialist and instructional designer at Southwest Minnesota State University, Appalachian State University, and University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.
He has earned the following degrees:
- PhD in instructional technology and design, Ohio University
- MA in international affairs, Ohio University
- BA in political science, University of Toronto
He is originally from Ghana, West Africa, and is a Canadian citizen. He speaks French, two Ghanaian languages, and some Italian.