Lancaster University Ghana Education Jobs in Accra
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Lancaster University Ghana/Transnational Academic Group Ghana is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a passion for teaching, research and a commitment to excellence for Lectureship role in the university.
We are a dynamic, ambitious and growing university community. We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to developing:
- An excellent student academic and social experience;
- Students’ employability and enterprise skills;
- World-class academic staff, with strong links with industry;
- Research activities in collaboration with other higher education institutions in Ghana and elsewhere.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate for Lectureship position in the following areas;
Undergraduate Programme:
- Accounting & Finance
- Computer Science(particular expertise in software design, database, Human Computer Interaction would be advantageous)
- Economics
- Strategic Management & Marketing
- Law (particular expertise in Environmental law, Law of Natural Resources would be advantageous)
- Politics and International Relations
Successful candidate(s) will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities
To participate in the University’s teaching and research activities in the respective Department, as follows:
- To contribute to the teaching commitments of the Department by carrying out:
- Teaching, examining, and administrative duties on undergraduate and masters programmes, within the Department and as required;
- Contribute to the curriculum development and the design of individual courses offered by the Department;
- Supervision of project dissertations undertaken by students;
- To engage in research and scholarly activity in Law and associated areas;
- To contribute regularly to Departmental seminars, discussion groups and collaborative research groups;
- To contribute to the Department’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement;
- To participate fully in Department Committees and running of the department;
- To contribute as appropriate to programme management and related activities;
- To develop and maintain links with relevant professional bodies and academic groupings;
- To support the marketing activities of the Department as appropriate, for instance;
- Law department (Law Week, Law Colloquium; Open Days, etc.)
- Business Studies department( Business week)
- Computer Science (Hackathon
- To contribute to the development of the interface with external organisations;
- Provide cover for colleagues on leave where necessary;
- Undertake other duties as required.
Required Skills or Experience
Required Academic Qualifications and Competencies | Essential/Desirable | *CV/ Supporting Statement/Interview/Presentation |
Relevant PhD in the roles advertised or near completion with references - a supporting statement that this is the case would suffice | Essential | CV/References |
Have expert knowledge, teaching and applied research interests in lectureship roles advertised | Essential | CV/Supporting Statement/ Interview/Presentation |
Experience of teaching in Higher Education (both undergraduate and postgraduate) | Essential | CV/Supporting Statement/Interview/Presentation |
Experience of module design, curriculum development and quality assurance, using pedagogical research to develop the learning experience | Desirable | CV/ Supporting Statement/Interview/Presentation |
Experience or good understanding of the issues involved in transnational education | Desirable | Interview/ Supporting Statement/ Presentation |
An emerging record of research experience in areas advertised, as evidenced by a record of publications comparative to the position and career history | Desirable | CV/ Interview |
A high degree of motivation within the discipline and a strong desire to work towards embedding a research culture | Essential | CV/ Supporting Statement/Interview |
Experience of working co-operatively and flexibly with colleagues including undertaking appropriate administrative responsibilities | Essential | Interview/Supporting Statement |
Evidence of the ability to take an effective leadership role | Desirable | Interview/ Supporting Statement |
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