Senior Lecturer
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.
Location: Cape Coast
Required skills & 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;
• 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;
• Have not less than five (5) publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer; and
• Have experience in and committed to excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
How to Apply
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 protected]
