The University Invites Applications From Suitably Qualified Persons For Appointment Into The Underlisted Teaching And Non-Teaching Staff Positions In The University

  1. TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS
  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Assistant Lecturer

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FOE)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Automotive Engineering: Automotive Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering: Highway Engineering
  •  Department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering: Power Systems Engineering,  Mechatronics Engineering

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FAST)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Computer Science: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering
  •  Department of Fashion Design and Textiles: Visual Communication,Art Education (Graphic Design), and Communication Design.
  • Department of Food and Postharvest Technology: Toxicology, and Food Science (Research in Toxicology)

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (FHAS)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Biomedical
  • Engineering Technology: Chemistry, Radiology, and Medical Imaging.
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science: Histopathology / Cytopathology

FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (FBNE)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Integrated Development Planning: Settlement Planning (GIS / Remote Sensing Expert)
  • Department of Building Technology – Real Estate Management: Estate/Facility Management (Research)
  • Building Services Technology: Construction Management (Plumbing Expert), Construction Technology (Plumbing Expert), Mechanical Engineering (Air Condition and Plumbing Expert), Building Services Engineering (Air-Condition and Plumbing)

 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (FBMS)

Departments with vacancies and areas of specialization required:

  • Department of Accountancy: Accounting and Finance
  • Department of General Studies: English Language, African Studies, French, and African Art and Culture

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 1. PROFESSOR

A person seeking an appointment as a Professor must:

  • Nationally and internationally be acknowledged as a teacher, scholar, and innovator in his/her field with significant contribution to industrial innovations, as well as contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/ her University;
  • Have been appointed as a Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization in one or more of the areas listed above;
  • Show evidence of capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have at least ten (10) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals since promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

Note:  Evidence of industry experience and membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

A person seeking an appointment as an Associate Professor must:

  • Have been appointed as Associate Professor in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Show evidence of outstanding performance in teaching, research, and industry-related innovations in the candidate’s subject area, as well as, contribution to the intellectual and professional reputation of his/her University;
  • Demonstrate capacity for continuous research and dissemination of knowledge through technology transfer and publications;
  • Have a minimum of eight (8) relevant publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals, after promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. SENIOR LECTURER

A person seeking an appointment as a Senior Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Senior Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization;
  • Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer;
  • Demonstrate the capacity for continuous research and publications;
  • Have a minimum of six (6) publications in recognized reputable peer-reviewed journals;

Note: Evidence of industry experience and membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. LECTURER

 A person seeking an appointment as a Lecturer must:

  • Have been appointed as Lecturer in the relevant discipline in a public tertiary institution or a duly accredited private tertiary institution in Ghana or elsewhere;
  • Possess a PhD in the relevant field of specialization. 

Note: Membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

  1. ASSISTANT LECTURER

 A person seeking an appointment as an Assistant Lecturer must:

  • Possess a research Master’s degree in the relevant field of specialization.

Note: Membership in a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.

 

2. NON-TEACHING STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:

 1. JUNIOR / ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (LEGAL)

 Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must hold an LLM degree and must be a qualified Lawyer, duly registered by the Ghana Bar Association.

2. JUNIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must hold at least a Master’s degree preferably in Administration and Management related areas awarded by a recognised institution.

3. ACCOUNTANT

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must:

  • Be a chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field;
  • Have served as an Assistant Accountant in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least three (3) years;
  • Be computer literate and be conversant with accounting software applications.

4. SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

 A person seeking appointment as Senior Administrative Assistant must:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in a related area awarded by a recognized institution or;
  • Have HND (Secretaryship and Management Studies) or relevant area of study awarded by a recognized institution, and must have worked as an Administrative Assistant in a comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least four (4) years. or;
  • Possesses a Private Secretary Certificate and has served as Administrative Assistant for five (5) years.

5. SENIOR ICT ASSISTANT 

Qualification and Experience Required:

Applicant must:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in ICT or its equivalent; or
  • HND in the relevant subject area and must have served as an ICT Assistant in a Technical University or comparable grade in a similar institution/Organization for at least four (4) years.

MODE OF APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE: 

Applicants should include Cover Letters (indicating the position applied for), current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Certificates, other relevant supporting documents, and Reference Letters from three (3) Referees. These may be personally delivered or sent through Registered Mail to:

The Registrar
Koforidua Technical University
P. O. Box KF 981
Koforidua

Applicants should inform their referees to submit, confidential reference letters directly to the Registrar indicating the position applied for by the applicant.

The closing date for the receipt of application forms is Friday, 19th July, 2024.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 SIGNED: 

REGISTRAR