University of Ghana Recruitment 2022

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:

• 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.

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

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