JOB VACANCIES

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Tamale Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointments as Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff.

Tamale Technical University is a public university in Ghana. It was established in 1951 as a Trades Training Centre and was subsequently elevated as Junior Technical Institute in 1960. In August 1992, the institution was converted to a polytechnic following the promulgation of the PNDC Law 321 and later attained the status of a full-fledged university in 2018, through the Technical Universities (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 974).

The University is located in the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. Nestled in the Savannah Ecological Zone with all the amenities for raising a family, including affordable housing, etc.

The University provides a very friendly and people-centred environment for professional and personal growth. The core values of the University are discipline, efficiency, effectiveness and excellence.

SECTION A: TEACHING STAFF

1. Categories and Qualifications
2. Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer: Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant subject area and must have attained the position of Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer from a recognized tertiary/research institution at the time of application. Applicants must show a strong research profile, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentation at academic conferences, published books/chapters, inventions, or evidence of applied research leading to community or industrial applications.
3. Lecturer: Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in a relevant subject area. Post qualification experience in a Lecturer’s grade from a recognized tertiary/research institution will be an asset. Evidence of teaching and research experience will be valuable.
4. Assistant Lecturers: Applicants with strong demonstrated experience from a recognized tertiary/research institution with a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) or other thesis-based Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and are enrolled in a PhD programme at an advanced stage may apply even though the minimum requirement is PhD.

1. Specific Areas for Teaching/Research

The candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate level and to conduct applied research in the relevant area. Proven record of teaching and supervising graduate students will be an asset.

The following specific subject areas are required of interested applicants:

FACULTY OF APPLIED ARTS

• Business Law
• Law

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

• Food Science

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Petroleum Marketing
• Human Resource Management/Strategic Management
• Accounting

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Water and Sanitation Engineering
• Civil Engineering

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

• Medical Laboratory

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

• Natural Resource Management
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agribusiness

SECTION B: SENIOR MEMBER (NON-TEACHING)

Staff in this grade shall be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialization.

1. Assistant Guidance and Counseling Officer

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a minimum of Masters’ Degree in a relevant field and must have at least six (6) years post qualification experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Guidance and Counseling Officer shall assist the Guidance and Counseling Officer in the performance of the mandate and functions of the Office as provided for in the Guiding Statutes of the University.

1. Head of Educational Development Centre (EDC)

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must hold a minimum of Research Master’s Degree and should have a background in teaching with at least, six (6) years post qualification experience. A  relevant professional qualification would be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Head of the Centre shall report to the Director of Quality Assurance and Academic Planning. He/She will be responsible for the development of guidelines for teaching enhancement and use of teaching technology. In addition, the Head will be responsible for enhancement of Lecturer grantsmanship and shall also seek grant opportunities and collaborations for the University.

SECTION C: MODE OF APPLICATION

1. Applications should include cover letters (indicating the position applied for), Current Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of three referees), Copies of certificates and transcripts.
2. Applicants for teaching positions should include brief teaching and research statement not exceeding two (2) pages.
3. Applications must be hand delivered in a sealed envelope or by courier, to the Registry of the University and signed for, and also submit soft copies using an electronic mail (e-mail) to reach the addresses below:

The Registrar

Tamale Technical University

P.O. Box 3 E/R

Tamale

Email: hr@tatu.edu.ghNOTE: Deadline for the receipt of all