University of Media, Arts and Communication Invites Applications for Vacant Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Positions.

June 25, 2026

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The University of Media, Arts and Communication invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointments into the following vacant positions in the various Faculties, Schools, Directorates, and Departments of the University.

TEACHING VACANCIES

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer /Associate Professor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointments into the teaching positions in the following areas:

INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES

German or Translation with German option
French or Translation with French option
Ghanaian Language Studies or Linguistics (Ethnography of Communication)
Financial Accounting
Economics

INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM

Strategic Communication and Public Relations (with specialisation in Corporate Communication, Crisis and Reputation Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Communication, Public Affairs, Emerging Technologies, or other related fields)

Journalism
Mass Communication
Media Studies

Health Communication (with specialisation in Health Communication, Health and Population Studies, Public Health, Health Administration, Health Promotions, or other related fields)

Development Communication (with specialisation in Development Communication, Environmental Communication, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Sustainability Studies, or other related fields)

INSTITUTE OF FILM AND TELEVISION

Theatre Arts
Gaming Design and Animation (with specialization in Game Design, Game Development, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Animation, or other related fields)
Film Entrepreneurship and Producing
Broadcast Media Engineering, Music and Sound Production

Qualification And Experiences.

Applicants must:

Possess a doctoral degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution or have enrolled in a doctoral programme (such candidates shall be considered for appointment as Assistant Lecturers).
For Senior Lecturer and above positions, the candidate must have been appointed to the equivalent rank by a recognised university with comparable conditions for appointment or be eligible for appointment as such.
Demonstrate capacity for teaching and research at the tertiary level.
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills.
Be capable of working in a multidisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic academic environment.

NON-TEACHING VACANCIES

Senior Legal Officer

Qualification

Applicants must:

Have completed the Professional Law Course (PLC) of the Ghana School of Law and have been a member of the Bar in good standing.
A master’s degree in the relevant area shall be an added advantage.
Have a minimum of six (6) years’ relevant post-qualification working experience in a higher education environment or in the related industry.
Have strong administrative and management competencies.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Assistant Registrar (Business Development)

Qualification

Applicants must:

Possess a relevant master’s degree.
Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualification working experience in a university environment or related industry.

Sports Coach

Qualification

Applicants must:

Possess a Master’s Degree in Physical Education/Sports Science or a related field and/or an equivalent professional qualification
Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualification working experience.

ARCHITECT

Qualification

Applicant must:

Possess a Master of Architecture (M. Arch) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture.
Possess valid license certificates from the Architects Registration Council and the Ghana Institute of Architects and remain in good standing.
Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualification working experience.

Quantity Surveyor

Qualification

Applicants must:

Possess a relevant Master’s Degree.

Administrative Assistant

The successful candidate shall be responsible for covering meetings, typing reports, letters, and minutes of meetings, etc.
He/she shall also perform record management, secretarial, and data entry duties.
Additionally, the successful candidate shall discharge any other official duties assigned by the head.

Qualification

Applicants must:

Possess a Bachelor’s degree, a Higher National Diploma, or a tertiary diploma from a recognised institution.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT.

The appointments shall be on a full-time basis under the Conditions of Service applicable to the respective staff categories of the Public Universities in Ghana

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants are required to submit:

An application letter
A completed UniMAC Application for Employment Form (to be obtained from the UNIMAC website: https://unimac.edu.gh
A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
Names and addresses of three (3) referees