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
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:
• equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and
• the advancement of research and scholarship, grantsmanship and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.
Qualification Required & Experience
The candidate must:
• Possess a PhD with specialization in the relevant field of study listed above or a closely related academic area;
• Have a strong research background and professional experience;
• 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.
• 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.
• Have a record of outstanding scholarship in the relevant area of study; and
• Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Location: Cape Coast
How To Apply For The Job
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: email
Closing Date: 20 December, 2023
