Call for Application for Faculty Appointments in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

By | August 9, 2021
Call for Application for Faculty Appointments in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

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

  • Clothing and Textiles
  • Family Resource 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, and Professional Organizations when the need arises.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Clothing and Textiles

The applicant must:

  • Possess an M. Phil in Home Science or a Ph.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences 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.

NOTE:

  • Prior educational background in Home Science/Family and Consumer Science/Home Economics with a specialization in Clothing and Textiles would be an added advantage
  • Teaching experience, in a reputable university or a comparable institution, will be an added advantage.

Family Resource Management

The applicant must

  • Possess either an M. Phil. in Home Science or Ph.D. in Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences with specialization in Family Resource 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.

NOTE:

  • Prior educational background in Home Science/Family and Consumer 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, will be an added advantage.

Remunerations

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

Mode of application

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, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, names and addresses of at least three referees.

Interested applicants may submit a complete application package (hardcopy) to:

The College Secretary

CBAS, University of Ghana,

Legon, Accra – Ghana

Deadline for submission of application: 30th September 2021

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