Job Vacancies at University of Ghana – Multiple Positions / Openings

University of Ghana is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Assistant Lecturers
2.) Dean of Student Affairs
3.) Director of Research, Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Assistant Lecturers

The Department of Faculty and Consumer Sciences at the University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Assistant Lecturer in the under listed areas:

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• Clothing and Textiles
• Family Resources Management

Primary duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise research work of undergraduate graduate students.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish the results.
• Follow the code of conduct established by the University of Ghana.
• Provide services to the Department, the University of and Professional Organizations when the need arises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• Clothing and Textiles:

The applicant must:

• Possess a PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences / Home Science / Home Economics with specialization in Textiles and Clothing; Fashion Design and Social-Psychological aspects of Clothing.
• Be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Clothing and Textiles.
• Have the flair for the design and construction of garments (fabrics).
• Have a strong research background and the ability to translate research findings into applied practice.
• Be able to teach other courses in Family and Consumer Sciences when the need arises.
• Prior educational background in Family and Consumer Sciences / Home Economic / Home Science with a specialization in Clothing and Textiles would be an added advantage.
• Teaching experience in a reputable University or a comparable institution would also be an added advantage.

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Family Resource Management:

The applicant must:

• Possess a PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences / Home Science / Home Economics with specialization in Family Resources Management or in a closely related field of study.
• Be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Family Resource Management or Women Development and Family Welfare.
• Have a strong research background and the ability to translate research findings into applied practice.
• Be able to teach other courses in Family and Consumer Sciences when the need arises.
• Prior educational background in Family and Consumer Sciences / Home Science / Home Economics with a specialization in Family Resource Management would be an added advantage
• Teaching experience in a reputable University or a comparable institution would also be an added advantage.

Remunerations

The salary and conditions of service for the position are similar to what pertains in Ghanaian Public Universities.

Location: Accra

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How To Apply For The Job

Applications should include a completed application form for Academic staff positions (UAB FORM 1A) to be downloaded from the University’s website at https://www.ug.edu.gh/ hrodd/forms/senior-members

• The application should include copies of transcripts, academic and/or professional certificates, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Interested applicants who may have questions regarding the position may contact and
• Interested applicants may submit a complete application package (hardcopy) to:

The College Secretary
CBAS, University of Ghana,
Legon,
Accra – Ghana

Closing Date: 31 March, 2022

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2.) Dean of Student Affairs

The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Dean of Student Affairs, to take effect from 1st August, 2022.

POSITION: Dean of Student Affairs

REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)

DUTIES

The Dean of Student Affairs shall be responsible, under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) for:

• Resolution of conflict between students and halls and hostels of residence as well as conflicts involving students outside of halls and hostels;
• Making representation to the University about ways of enhancing the quality of students' life;
• Ensuring the maintenance of cordial relations among the various student groups and the student body as a whole, to ensure that they obtain maximum benefit from their University experience;
• Ensuring the orderly organisation of students' activities within the University;
• Providing leadership to all bodies and activities that promote the well-being of students of the University including the Students' Representative Council (SRC), the Legon branch of Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), and the Careers and Counselling Centre;
• Overseeing the management of dues and other levies collected by the Students' Representative Council (SRC) and the Legon branch of Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) from students or on behalf of students;
• Overseeing the formation of student associations;
• Working with student groups and the Sports Directorate in developing extra-curricular programmes and activities of the University;
• Coordinating with the groups to encourage the participation of students in the activities that promote personal growth and development of students;
• Encouraging the development of a student culture that encourages exercise of leadership, respect for diversity and the traditions of the University, and responsibility for personal actions;
• Ensuring that any disciplinary actions imposed on any student(s) by the recognised authority of the University are complied with; and
• Giving permission to students for student activities within or outside the University.

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Qualification Required & Experience

The successful applicant must:

• Be at least at the rank of Senior Lecturer in an academic/research institution.
• Be capable of providing managerial and administrative leadership to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and its affiliated units.
• Have the vision and drive to oversee the growth, welfare and development of student affairs in the University of Ghana.
• Have the capacity to work with student leaders to maintain a harmonious student front and promote a cordial working relationship between the student body and management of the University.
• Have experience of working effectively with young people and a good understanding of the factors that affect the lives of young people.
• Have very good interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate effectively with young people.
• Have effective dispute prevention and management skills.

Tenure

The successful applicant shall hold office for a three-year period on terms and conditions determined by the University Council and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Location: Accra

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How To Apply For The Job

An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack

the Registrar,
University of Ghana,
P. O. Box LG 25,
Legon, Accra,
Ghana (Hardcopy)

or vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy).

The application pack should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address issues related to student affairs that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/ publication/ug-strategic-plan

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the university website at www.ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 11 March, 2022

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3.) Director of Research, Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID)

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Research in the Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) with effect from 1st August, 2022.

REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development)

The Office of Research, Innovation and Development is responsible for:

• developing and implementing the University's research policy
• fund-raising for research
• ensuring effective distribution and efficient use of research funds, in line with priority areas identified in the University's strategic plan
• setting standards and ensuring effective dissemination of high quality research output
• representing the interests of the University in contractual relationships, grant applications and administering contract research
• establishing systems for ethical clearance
• registration, patenting and commercialization of intellectual property

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Position Summary

• The successful candidate will support the Pro Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the mandate of ORID is fulfilled and also assist to ensure that the core functions of ORID are delivered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Research shall have responsibility for:

• developing and leading effective strategies for fund raising for research
• setting standards and ensuring effective dissemination of high quality research output
• setting, prioritizing and meeting targets that will drive the University’s research enterprise
• fostering industry-University relations
• ensuring effective dissemination of research results
• promoting the development of faculty capability and capacity to deliver high quality research output
• providing leadership and supervising operational systems for ethical clearance.

The Director of Research shall also support the Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the general administration of ORID in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate must:

• have the vision and the drive to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor to oversee the mandate of ORID;
• be an experienced researcher of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry with a proven research record, track record of attracting research grants as well as diversity of grant sources. He/she must also possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• be capable of providing leadership in the areas of research, innovation and development, and possess strong managerial skills especially in research management;
• demonstrate the capacity to attract funding for research, innovation and development;
• demonstrate experience/technical knowledge in developing and implementing research and innovation related policies;
• have experience in collaborating to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the donor community;

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Tenure

The Director shall serve a term of three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

An applicant is required to submit a complete application pack to

the Registrar,
the University of Ghana,
P. O. Box LG 25,
Legon, Accra,
Ghana (Hardcopy)

or vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Soft copy).

The application pack should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a personal profile of maximum 150 words and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at https://www.ug.edu.gh/ pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 17 March, 2022

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