Field-of-Study and Job Mismatch among Lecturers in Tamale Technical University, Ghana

Abstract: This research utilised a descriptive survey to investigate field-of-study and job mismatch among lecturers at Tamale Technical University. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used to select a sample of 123 lecturers from a total population of 181. Simple Random Sampling was employed to ensure a representative sample. University Graduation Manual for 2019 was used to ascertain lecturers' qualifications and designated departments. Both questionnaires and interviews were used as data collection instruments. Lecturers' demographic characteristics were analysed using frequency counts and percentages. Logistics regression computed at p ≤ 0.05 was used to determine lecturers' motivation for studying mismatch fields. The results revealed that, approximately 53% of lecturers were still working in departments that did not align with their fields of study. The strongest predictor in the model was lecturers' ability to meet the financial demands of programmes with p ≤ 0.003 and an odd ratio of 3.554. The study recommends for the setting up of a career development fund to support capable lecturers who are interested in pursuing programmes that are essential for their respective departments. Additionally, the study also recommends for policy flexibility to accommodate staff from departments offering practical, hands-on programmes.

Keywords: education, job mismatch, field of study, and level of study.

Title: Field-of-Study and Job Mismatch among Lecturers in Tamale Technical University, Ghana

Author: Aboko Akudugu, Mohammed Awal Kpahambang, Abudu Abdul-Ganiyu

International Journal of Recent Research in Commerce Economics and Management (IJRRCEM)

ISSN 2349-7807

Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023

Page No: 49-58

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Published Date: 25-October-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10040264

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