ADVERTISEMENT FOR APPOINTMENT - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (LECTURESHIP POSITION)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to take up appointments in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:

·         Wood Technology

·         Civil Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Electronics Engineering

·         Family Ecology and Management

·         Food and Nutrition

Ranks

i.        Lecturer

ii.      Senior Lecturer

iii.    Associate Professor

iv.    Professor

1.0    Lecturer

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD with specialization in one or more of the fields of study listed above or a closely related academic area and must have served as Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years in a recognized Institution.

·         Have a strong research background and professional experience.

·         Have some substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·         Maximum age is 50 years.

·         Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching; and Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the undergraduate level.

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

2.0  Senior Lecture

The candidate must:

·         Possess a PhD qualification from a reputable University in the relevant field of specialization

·         Must have substantial teaching and corporate experience.

·         Must demonstrate some experience in publishing in international journals or exhibit potential for conducting research.

·         Must have a strong background and professional experience.

·         Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the post graduate and undergraduate level.

·         Have served for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer in a University or analogous institution.

·         Maximum age is 50 years.

·         Have a minimum of five (5) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization for the rank of Senior Lecturer.

3.0   Associate Professor

The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualifications specified for Senior Lecturer

·         Have at least seven (7) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as Senior Lecturer.             

·         Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years in a university or analogous institution as a Senior Lecturer.

·         Demonstrate experience in supervising students research work at the Postgraduate and undergraduate level.

·         He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional activity.

·         Have a strong research background and professional experience

·         Maximum age is 55 years

4.0  Professor

The candidate must:

·         Satisfy the academic qualification specific for the rank of Associate Professor.

·         Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialization

·         He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional

·         Have taught for a minimum of two (6) years as Associate Professor or have considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in a university or analogous institution.

·         Have at least eight (8) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as an Associate Professor or must have a total of twenty (20) refereed publications since appointment as Senior Lecturer. In all cases, the publications should be passed by external assessors.

The appointment of professorial rank shall be by tenure.

Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to: (a) equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and (b) advancement of research and scholarship, and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.

Mode of Application

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application forms (obtainable from the DHR or from the University website: www.ucc.edu.gh) and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents to:

                                  The Registrar

                                  University of Cape Coast

                                  Cape Coast.

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

Closing Date

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 6th June, 2025.

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