The School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE) of the College of Education focuses on academic programmes and activities towards the expansion of adult, continuing and distance education to student populations, in formats which the traditional face-to-face classroom learning cannot provide. The School offers students the flexibility of online learning to complete some of their coursework, to enable them balance their professional, family and personal commitments.
Since its founding in 1948 as the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, SCDE has becomea centre of excellence in providing university-based adult education, continuing education, as well as distance education across the country. The School has positioned itself to educate the youth, train new entrants into the work force, and continuously educate and re-train adults already in the work force for the acquisition of new knowledge and practical skills for the competitive market-driven, technological, global environment of the 21st century.
Faculty members of the School conduct research across multidisciplinary social science areas, embark on community service in diverse ways which embrace non-formal education and training programmes in health, family life, community improvement, literacy, public lectures and residential schools such as the Annual New Year School and Conference.
CONSTITUENT UNITS OF THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
· Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
· Department of Distance Education
· University of Ghana Learning Centres
The UG Learning Centres are located in the 10 regions of Ghana (Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, Central, Eastern, Greater Accra, Northern, Upper Eastern, Upper West, Volta, and Western) and headed by Coordinators who are Senior Members of the University of Ghana. The Learning Centres offer tutorials to Distance Education students, as well as continuing professional development programmes, non-formal programmes and community engagement.
VACANT POSITIONS
Senior Lecturers and Lecturers are required to take up appointments as Coordinators in the Regional Learning Centres.
Qualification and experience
Applicants must have:
Ø A PhD in any of the following areas:
o Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
o Distance Education
o Curriculum Development
o Community Development
o Educational Management and Administration
o Educational Technology
o Information Studies
Ø Strong analytical, computer and communicative skills.
Ø A record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Ø A desire to teach in the distance education mode as successful applicantswill be required todevelop web-based and web-enhanced courses of instruction.
Ø Demonstrable leadership abilities.
Mode of Application
Interested persons may download application form UAB 1(A) from theUniversity of Ghana website http://www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
Completed application forms with a cover letter, detailed résumé, copies of certificates and transcripts and names of three (3) referees should be addressed to:
The College Secretary
College of Education
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 1181
Legon
Email: coesecretary@ug.edu.gh
Closing Date: November 15, 2015
