UCC Advertisement For Appointment Of Professors And Lecturers – Department Of Data Science And Economic Policy
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, results-oriented, and highly motivated individuals for appointment to the under-listed positions in the Department of Data Science and Economic Policy, School of Economics, College of Humanities and Legal studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
· Professors
· Associate Professors
· Senior Lecturers
· Lecturers
Areas of Specialisation
a. Data Science (including Machine Learning and Artificial and Intelligence)
b. Economic Modelling and Policy Analysis
c. Computational Economics
d. Applied Econometrics
The ability to provide practical guidance with the application of computer soft skills to the quantitative analysis of real and complex socio-economic datasets, interpret and report outputs from the analysis is essential.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
a. Professor
Applicants must have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in any of the areas of specialization. In addition, they must have a considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in any reputable university or a comparable institution. The applicant should have not less than eight (8) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Associate Professor or a total of twenty (20) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Lecturer. They must have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor.
b. Associate Professor
Applicants must have a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in any of the areas of specialization. He/she should have not less than seven (7) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Senior Lecturer or a total of twelve (12) publications in a refereed journal since appointment as Lecturer. Applicants must have taught in a reputable university or a comparable institution for a minimum of four (4) years as Senior Lecturer.
c. Senior Lecturer
Applicants must have a minimum of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in any of the areas of specialization with at least four (4) years teaching/research experience as a Lecturer. The applicant should also have a minimum of five (5) publications in a refereed journal.
d. Lecturer
The minimum academic requirement is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in any of the areas of specialization. Teaching experience, in a reputable university or a comparable institution, will be an added advantage.
Job Description
Successful candidates will be required to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise students’ theses, conduct research, and engage in community/outreach service, among others.
Mode of Application
Further particulars and application forms are obtainable from the Office of the Registrar, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast; the Vice Dean, School of Economics via fahiakpor@ucc.edu.gh; or the Head of the Department of Data Science and Economic Policy via winsaidoo@ucc.edu.gh or soedsep@ucc.edu.gh. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Registrar, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast not later than 17th March. Females are particularly encouraged to apply.
For further inquiries contact Vice Dean, School of Economics +233(0) 244675436 or Head, Department of Data Science and Economic Policy +233(0) 267666704.