Lecturer – Department of Education (Full-Time)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Institution: Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education

About OLA College of Education

Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education is a leading teacher education institution committed to academic excellence, innovation in teaching and learning, and the preparation of highly competent educators for Ghana and beyond. The College provides a supportive and inclusive academic environment where faculty members contribute meaningfully to teaching, research, community engagement, and institutional development.

To strengthen its academic team, the College invites applications from qualified, dynamic, and highly motivated individuals for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Education.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, research, curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic leadership within the Department of Education. The Lecturer will play a key role in preparing future educators while advancing the College’s strategic objectives in teacher education.

Specializations:

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Management/Administration

Key Responsibilities

The Lecturer will:

• Deliver undergraduate and other approved academic courses in the assigned specialization area.
• Develop, review, and enhance curriculum and instructional materials.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in reputable academic outlets.
• Supervise student projects, research work, and teaching practice activities.
• Assess student learning and provide timely academic support and feedback.
• Participate actively in departmental, faculty, and institutional committees.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and accreditation requirements.
• Engage in community service, outreach activities, and professional development programmes.
• Contribute to the advancement of teacher education and institutional growth.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

For Early Childhood Education

• Possess a PhD in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate expertise in teaching and learning within early childhood education.
• Have evidence of scholarly research and publications.
• Possess teaching experience at the tertiary level or a comparable institution.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and student mentorship skills.

For Educational Management/Administration

• Possess a PhD in Educational Management, Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate expertise in educational leadership, policy, administration, and institutional management.
• Have evidence of scholarly research and publications.
• Possess teaching experience at the tertiary level or a comparable institution.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and professional integrity.
• Have a sound understanding of current trends and challenges in teacher education and higher education in Ghana.
• Be capable of working effectively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Conditions of Service

The College offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package. Specific terms and conditions of service will be communicated to successful candidates upon appointment.

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter clearly stating the position and specialization applied for.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Copies of relevant supporting documents.
5. A statement outlining the applicant’s teaching philosophy and contribution to teacher education (maximum five pages, A4 size, Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, and 2.54 cm margins on all sides).
6. Contact details of three (3) referees. Applicants should request their referees to submit confidential reports directly via email and courier.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the Application button.

In addition, application documents should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Governing Council
OLA College of Education
Cape Coast, Ghana

Hard-copy applications should be sent by registered courier to:

The Chairman
Governing Council
c/o Ag. Registrar
OLA College of Education
Cape Coast, Ghana

Application Deadline

20 July 2026