The Department of Animal Science at the University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the under listed specialized areas:

• Meat Science and Technology
• Monogastric Animal Nutrition
• Ruminant Animal Nutrition
• Animal Physiology

Primary duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise research work of undergraduate and 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 by the Head of Department.

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

• Possess a PhD in Animal Science with specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Monogastric Animal Nutrition or Ruminant Animal Nutrition or Animal Physiology.
• Be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of specialization.
• Have a strong practical background in Animal Production and in his/her area of specialization.
• Have a strong research background and the ability to translate research findings into applied practice.
• Be able to teach other courses in Animal Science when the need arises.

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

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

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

Email: cbas@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 May, 2023