Associate Professor – Pathology / Laboratory Medicine

Location: Tema Miotso Campus, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

Central University is a leading private Christian university committed to academic excellence, research innovation, ethical leadership, and community impact. The University provides a supportive and intellectually stimulating academic environment that fosters high-quality teaching, impactful research, and the development of competent healthcare professionals who contribute meaningfully to society.

As part of its commitment to strengthening health sciences education and advancing clinical and laboratory sciences, Central University invites applications from highly qualified and experienced academics for the position of Associate Professor – Pathology / Laboratory Medicine.

Position Summary

The Associate Professor of Pathology / Laboratory Medicine will provide advanced academic leadership in teaching, research, curriculum development, and scholarly engagement within the discipline. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening laboratory and diagnostic sciences education, enhancing research productivity, mentoring faculty and students, and advancing the University’s academic reputation.

This role requires an accomplished academic or clinician-scientist with a strong publication record, proven teaching experience, and demonstrated leadership in Pathology or Laboratory Medicine.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of a PhD in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, or a closely related discipline.

OR

• For clinicians, a minimum Membership Certificate from a recognized professional body in a relevant medical specialty.

Research Requirements

• Must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated record of sustained scholarly contributions and academic excellence.
• Proven experience supervising postgraduate research and mentoring academic staff and students.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit:

Central University Website   to download and complete the application forms.

Hard copies of the completed application forms must be returned via post or delivered in person to:

The Director, Human Resource Directorate
Central University
P.O. Box 2305
Tema Miotso Campus
Off Tema–Aflao Road
Ghana