By | 8 January 2020

Job opportunities at the University of Ghana

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following Disciplines:

School of Engineering Sciences

Departments:

  1. Agricultural Engineering
  2. Biomedical Engineering
  3. Computer Engineering
  4. Food Process Engineering
  5. Materials Science & Engineering

OR closely related fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Professor

The Candidate must:

  1. Possess a PhD with specialisation in the particular disciplines listed above or a closely related academic area;
  2. Have considerable teaching experience in a relevant area of specialization in a reputable tertiary institution;
  3. Have a strong research background and professional research experience;
  4. Be recognised internationally on account of research carried out in the area of specialization; and
  5. Have experience of and commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  1. Associate Professor

The Candidate must:

  1. Possess a PhD with specialisation in the particular disciplines listed above or a closely related academic area;
  2. Have considerable teaching experience in a relevant area of specialization in a reputable tertiary institution;
  3. Have a strong research background and professional research experience;
  4. Have a record of outstanding scholarship in the relevant area of study; and
  5. Have experience of and commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  1. Senior Lecturer

The Candidate must:

  1. Possess a PhD with specialisation in the particular disciplines listed above or a closely related academic area;
  2. Have a strong research background and professional research experience;
  3. Have at least four (4) years teaching experience at the University level;
  4. Have carried out research and published articles in a relevant area in peer reviewed journals;

and

  1. Have a commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  1. Lecturer

The Candidate must:

  1. Possess a PhD with specialisation in the particular disciplines listed above or a closely related academic area;
  2. Have some professional experience in the specific area within the discipline;
  3. Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching;

and

  1. Have a commitment to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants should have a commitment to the advancement of research and scholarship, a willingness to learn new approaches and techniques and to be available for student supervision.

EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have considerable teaching and research experience in the relevant area of specialization.

REMUNERATION

Salary and conditions of service are similar to what pertains in Ghanaian Public Universities.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicant may submit a complete application pack (Hardcopy) to:

The College Secretary

College of Basic and Applied Sciences

University of Ghana

P. O. Box LG 1195, Legon

Accra, Ghana 

   OR 

Soft copy to cbas@ug.edu.gh

The application pack should contain the following:

  1. Completed application form for Academic Staff Positions (UAB Form 1A) to be downloaded from the University’s website at https://www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/forms/senior-members
  2. An up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. Copies of transcript, academic and/or professional certificates.
  4. Names and addresses of three referees

Further information about the College of Basic and Applied Sciences may be found on the university website at https://www.ug.edu.gh/academics/colleges

CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the College Secretary, College of Basic and Applied Sciences not later than the close of day on 17th January. Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

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