Associate Professor – Oil & Gas Studies

About the role

The Institute for Oil and Gas Studies at the University of Cape Coast seeks an Associate Professor to lead research and teaching in energy, petroleum economics, petroleum/natural gas engineering, petroleum commerce, and natural resource law and governance. This senior academic position will strengthen the institute’s interdisciplinary focus on the oil and gas sector.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the designated areas of expertise.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research projects.
• Develop and lead research programmes, securing external funding where possible.
• Publish high‑quality refereed articles and contribute to the institute’s scholarly output.
• Participate in departmental governance, curriculum development, and community outreach.

Required profile

• Hold the academic qualifications required for a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast.
• Minimum of four years teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent.
• At least seven refereed publications in the relevant field since the last Senior Lecturer appointment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research.
• Strong research background and professional experience in oil and gas studies.
• Maximum age of 55 years.