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