Job Vacancies at Jobs at Ghana Institute of Journalism

Accra, Ghana Posted 4 years ago Posted on Education / Teaching / Training, Journalism, Legal / Law

Ghana Institute of Journalism is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Lecturer
2.) Legal Counsel

Ghana Institute of Journalism is a public university that provides specialized education in journalism and communication studies. GIJ is the first school of journalism established in Sub-Saharan Africa and has focused on journalism and communication education for sixty years.

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See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Lecturer

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Accra
Job Field: Education / Teaching

The successful candidate will be required to teach courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and offer academic counselling and leadership to students

Qualification Required & Experience

Possess a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD/DPhil) in Communication or a closely related academic area
Must have some professional experience in the specific area
Must have taught for a minimum of 3 years in a higher education institution
Demonstrate interest in research and publishing

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including 2 referees and a curriculum vitae to:

The Registrar
Ghana Institute of Journalism
P.O.Box GP 667,
Accra

Or email to:

info@gij.edu.gh

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2.) Legal Counsel

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Accra
Job Field: Law / Legal

A person seeking appointment as a Legal Counsel must be an individual who understands the university environment and the management of higher education in Ghana as well as higher education laws and national policies

Specific roles

Head of the Legal Department of the Institute
Serve as a the Chief legal adviser of the institute
Act for the institute on all legal matters
Vet and review all agreements and contracts of the institute
Draft, review and interpret all agreements involving or concerning the institute
Ensure that the institute complies with all national legislayion and regulations on higher education
Liaise with external solicitors where required
Assist in the conduct of all disciplinary processes in the institute
Attend committee and other meetings as designated
Represent or ensure appropriate representation in all dispute resolution proceedings
Conduct all external relations that have legal implications on behalf of the institute
Discharge any other assignments that shall be deemed necessary for the legal department to perform

Qualification Required & Experience

Must possess a minimum of LLM from a recognized University
Be at least 8 years at the BAR and a member of the Ghana Bar Association
Have a minimum of 5 years working experience. (Experience in a higher education environment will be an added advantage)
Have strong administrative and managerial competence
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be computer literate

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including 2 referees and a curriculum vitae to:

The Registrar
Ghana Institute of Journalism
P.O.Box GP 667,
Accra

Or email to:

info@gij.edu.gh

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