Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to take up lectureship positions in the:

SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA

Fields of Specialization:

        i.            Coastal Engineering

      ii.            Structural Engineering

    iii.            Agricultural Engineering (Machinery)

    iv.            Mechanical Engineering (Thermo-fluids)

      v.            Mechanical Engineering (Design and Manufacturing)

    vi.            Chemical Engineering

  vii.            Renewable Energy Engineering (Solar/Wind/Biomass)

viii.            Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    ix.            Computer Engineering

BACKGROUND OF CANDIDATES

1. Professor

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Must have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution;

    iv.            Have not less than eight (8) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Associate Professor or a total of twenty (20) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer;

      v.            Be recognized internationally on account of research carried out in the area of specialization; and

    vi.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

2. Associate Professor

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Must have taught for a minimum of four (4) years as Senior Lecturer in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution.

    iv.        Have not less than seven (7) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer or a total of twelve (12) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.

      v.            Have a record of outstanding scholarship in the relevant area of study; and

    vi.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

3. Senior Lecturer

  The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have a strong research background and professional experience;

    iii.            Have at least four (4) years teaching/research experience as Lecturer in the relevant area of specialization in a reputable university or a comparable institution;

    iv.            Have not less than five (5) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer; and

      v.            Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

4. Lecturer

The candidate must:

        i.            Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;

      ii.            Have some professional experience in the specific area;

    iii.            Have demonstrated potential and interest to conduct research and to excel in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching experience in a reputable university or comparable institution would be an added advantage.

Job Description

Successful candidates will be required to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise students’ theses, conduct research and engage in community/outreach services, among others.

We particularly seek candidates with commitment to high-quality original research for advancing knowledge to address the challenges of sustainability and sustainable development in their specialized fields. Candidates will be required to do pioneering research relevant to the water-energy-climate-health-agriculture and artificial intelligence nexus, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, wastewater treatment and re-use, public health improvement, risk and resilience analysis, sustainable chemical, electrical and mechanical manufacturing, and sustainable coastal development.

Applicants are also 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) the advancement of research and scholarship, grantsmanship and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.

Mode of Application

Interested applicants should download an Application Form from the University of Cape

Coast website at www.ucc.edu.gh/forms

Completed application forms together with a detailed CV/resume and photocopies of

relevant certificates and names and addresses of three referees who are familiar with the applicant’s

academic/professional competence should be forwarded to:

The Registrar

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast, Ghana

For inquiries, please contact:

The Dean, School of Sustainable Engineering

Tel: +233 (0) 50 202 0731

Email: ramoah@ucc.edu.gh