Jobsinghana.com
 

Lecturer – Undergraduate Programme

JOB SUMMARY

Company Lancaster Uni...
Industry Education
Category Education
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GHS
Education PhD
Experience N/A
Job Expires Dec 03, 2018
Contact ...
 
Company Profile

Lancaster University Ghana is a partnership between Transnational Academic Group and Lancaster University, UK. Our campus is a branch campus of Lancaster University, UK. We provide excellent and inspiring teaching and places great emphasis on a strong student experience, employability and gives students access to academics who are experts in their field. Lancaster University Ghana offers the exact same degree to the degrees offered at our Lancaster University main campus in the UK. This means that you will be awarded the same qualifications - as if you were studying at the main campus.

Job Description

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:

  1. 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;
  2. To engage in research and scholarly activity in Law and associated areas;
  3. To contribute regularly to Departmental seminars, discussion groups and collaborative research groups;
  4. To contribute to the Department’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement;
  5. To participate fully in Department Committees and running of the department;
  6. To contribute as appropriate to programme management and related activities;
  7. To develop and maintain links with relevant professional bodies and academic groupings;
  8. 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
  9. To contribute to the development of the interface with external organisations;
  10. Provide cover for colleagues on leave where necessary;
  11. 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

 

How To Apply

Sorry, job has expired.

 
Note

Please note, employers receive numerous applications per posting and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates. Also Jobsinghana.com is not involved in any decision made by an employer/recruiter and therefore does not guarantee that applications sent will result in a candidate being shortlisted/selected for that position.
 
 
To Top