University of Ghana

Position Overview

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons to occupy the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics. This position is based in the Department of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) and the Department of Economics.

Academic Unit and Reporting

Academic Unit: Department of Finance, UGBS and Department of Economics

Reporting To: The Dean, UGBS and the Head, Department of Economics

Duties and Responsibilities

During the tenure as Occupant of the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics, the successful applicant will be required to:

• Conduct research jointly approved with the Bank of Ghana
• Work closely with faculty members to develop grant-seeking proposals to drive the research agenda of UGBS and the Department of Economics
• Conduct research in the areas of financial intermediation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and financial regulation, commissioned by the Bank of Ghana
• Conduct other research and responsibilities that will be policy-relevant and promote industry growth
• Disseminate research findings through high-quality publications in refereed journals and participate in local and international conferences, seminars, and symposia
• Deliver public lectures, policy briefs, and seminars
• Organize short courses and training programs for professionals in banking, finance, and policy-related aspects of economics
• Moderate roundtable discussions and brainstorming sessions on emerging developments in financial intermediation, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and financial regulation in Ghana and internationally
• Teach and supervise graduate students in the areas of banking, finance, and economics
• Facilitate program review and curriculum development in finance and economics to the highest standards
• Develop a strong finance and economics research group within the University of Ghana