Applications are invited from qualified candidates to take up appointments in the Institute for Oil and Gas Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:

• Energy/Petroleum Economics
• Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineering
• Petroleum Commerce
• Natural Resource/Law and Governance

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate must:

• Satisfy the academic qualification specific for the rank of Associate Professor.
• Possess a PhD qualification in the relevant field of specialization
• He must be able to produce any other evidence of research/professional
• Have taught for a minimum of two (6) years as Associate Professor or have considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in a university or analogous institution.
• Have at least eight (8) referred publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as an Associate Professor or must have a total of twenty (20) refereed publications since appointment as Senior Lecturer. In all cases, the publications should be passed by external assessors.

The appointment of professorial rank shall be by tenure

Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to: (a) equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and (b) advancement of research and scholarship, and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application forms (obtainable from the DHR or from the University website: www.ucc.edu.gh) and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents to:

The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.

Closing Date: 30 September, 2025