1. PROFESSOR

For appointment to the grade of Professor, applicant must have a PhD or analogous degree in the relevant area from a recognised University and must have served as an Associate Professor or other equivalent position for at least four (4) years in a recognised institution.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

For appointment to the grade of Associate Professor, applicant must have a PhD or analogous degree in the relevant area from a recognised University and must have served as a Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow or other equivalent position for at least five (5) years in a recognised institution.

3. SENIOR LECTURER

For appointment to the grade of Senior Lecturer, applicant must have a PhD or analogous degree in the relevant area from a recognised University and must have served as a Lecturer / Research Fellow or other equivalent position for at least six (6) years in a recognised institution.

4. LECTURER

For appointment to the grade of Lecturer, applicant must have a PhD or analogous degree in the relevant area from a recognised University and have research interest in the area of specialization.

5. ASSISTANT LECTURER

For appointment to the grade of Assistant Lecturer, applicant must have an Mphil or analogous degree in the relevant area from a recognised University and have research interest in the area of specialization.

1. LIBRARIAN

The Position/Job Description

• The Librarian is the Head of the University Library and reports to the Vice-Chancellor in the management of the Library.
• He/She is responsible for the provision of adequate, relevant and up-to-date reading and audio-visual materials to support teaching, learning, research, innovation and community service functions of the University.
• He/She provides leadership in advancing the University’s teaching, research and innovation mission through a clear vision of the Library’s role.
• He/she provides comprehensive strategic planning incorporating emerging technologies, sound fiscal management and engagement of all members of the University community.
• He/She ensures the maintenance of a good environment for reading and learning in all libraries of the University.
• He/She exercises professional and administrative supervision over staff of the University libraries and ensures the efficient and effective running of the libraries of the University.
• He/She shall in conjunction with the Library Committee, and subject to approval by the Academic Board, formulate policies for the maximum development and utilization of the libraries of the University.
• He/She shall represent the library in contacts with Administration and Committees of the University.
• He/She shall collaborate and maintain linkages with the relevant and appropriate institutional libraries and organisations within and outside the country in order to keep up with development trends and attain exposure to developed systems.
• He/She shall perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.

Terms of appointment:

• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities, Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended and Statutes of Sunyani Technical University.
• The salary and conditions of service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable with those in analogous universities in Ghana.

The Person

He/She must

• Possess a minimum of research master’s degree in Library or Information Science related studies, A PhD in Library Science or Studies is preferable.
• Have served as a Deputy Librarian in a university or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least three (3) years.
• Have a minimum of fifteen (15) cumulative publications.
• Be a scholar and a member of a Professional Body in Librarianship/Information Science.
• Be computer literate and conversant with Library Software.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism.
• Be innovative and knowledgeable in procedures on the implementation of new technologies and library services.
• Be able to ensure that adequate Library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs within assigned budget.

1. LEGAL OFFICER

Qualification: Applicant must hold the LLB and BL degrees and must be a qualified Lawyer, duly registered by the Ghana Bar Association. Applicant must have six (6) years post-qualification experience at the Bar and must have practiced in institutions of similar standing.

2. ARCHITECT

Qualification: Must possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably Architecture or related field. Be a member of relevant Professional body, preferably Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) and Architects Registration Council (ARC).

3. CIVIL ENGINEER

Qualification: Must possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably Civil Engineering or related field. Be a member of relevant Professional body, preferably Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE).

4. QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Qualification: Must possess a master’s degree in the relevant field, preferably Building Technology or related field. Be a member of relevant Professional body, preferably Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS).

5. TRANSPORT OFFICER

Qualification: Must possess BTech, BSc or HND in Mechanical Engineering (Auto Option) or Traffic Engineering/Management or any other relevant field from a recognised institution.

6. NURSES

Qualification: Professionally qualified with a considerable length of experience.

7. HALL ASSISTANTS (PORTERS)

Qualification: Must hold WASSCE/SSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level, etc. Must be physically and medically fit.

8. SECURITY PERSONNEL

Qualification: Must hold WASSCE/SSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level, etc. Must be physically and medically fit.