Academic City College Recruitment 2020

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Academic City College Recruitment 2020.

Academic City College Ghana is a premium tertiary education institution designed to nurture and develop the intellectual capital on the African continent. We have a dedicated focus on innovation-driven learning through new contexts and paradigms, within a transformative learning environment. Our premium teaching talent is facilitated with a state-of-the-art campus in Haatso, Accra, including amphitheater-style lecture halls, student-engaging classroom designs, latest technology/equipment, a venture incubator, and a modern-design engineering workshop. Comparable to educational institutions abroad, Academic City aims to drive holistic student development with a strong emphasis on activity-based learning, supplemented with entrepreneurial thinking, ethical decision-making, and social-emotional learning.

Job Description

• Company: Academic City College
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time.

Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in the continuing development of the growing Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a PhD who have industry experience in the relevant subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in Employment Law, Employee Relations, Change Management and Performance and Compensation Management. A keen interest in industry innovation trends impacting the workplace and entrepreneurship is desired.

We are looking for a research-active academic who will contribute to the research agenda of the Faculty, as well as cooperate with our business engagement activities and other external stakeholders. You will be in charge of developing courses and innovative teaching sessions, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to your own personal development within your subject field.

Your role as a full-time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning by working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the mission of the institution. You will ensure the quality and integrity of the institution’s academic programmes through teaching and learning, professional development, and service. You will demonstrate collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in applicants who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence at Academic City.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Core Teaching and Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Head of Department. The range of teaching duties may change from time to time.
• Contribute to the design, content, learning material and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning and to the quality of teaching delivered.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department’s programmes.
• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of courses when appropriate to do so
• Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of students’ work and give feedback
• Enhance students’ learning with use of technology and virtual learning environment.
• Deliver an inclusive learning environment for students.
• Peer observation to support your professional development and that of colleagues.
• Assist with course-related field trips, internships and other external engagements.
• Research and Scholarly-related Activities
• Make a contribution to the research profile of the Department and/or institution and pursue a personal research programme consistent with the Department’s research priorities.
• Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the department if appropriate.
• Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support and inform teaching activities.
• Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in peer reviewed outlets.
• Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured.

General activities

• To work within and actively support the policies and practices of Academic City College.
• To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• To participate in communication structures such as course team and department meetings to support effective management arrangements and promote good relations with staff and students.
• To ensure that the university’s cross-cutting goals of entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive collaboration, critical reasoning, constructive communication, ethical conduct and sustainability inform all activity related to the role.
• Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form ethical relationships for future collaboration.
• Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups.
• To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development.
• Contribute to the wider mission and reputation of the institution with active involvement in activities contributing to general university life e.g. open days, student activities, alumni events, mentoring, personal tutoring and engagement with student support and delivery of outreach activities e.g. school visits, local community activities
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the institution’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant honours degree or equivalent
• Working to or having completed a PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent
• Demonstrated research record (normally by publication but where appropriate through professional achievement)
• HE teaching qualification (HE PGCE or HEA fellowship) OR a commitment to complete one

Experience and knowledge

• Teaching in Higher Education
• Curriculum development
• Development and innovation of teaching and learning methods
• Interdisciplinary work relevant to the Department
• Proven record of research outputs

Skills and personal requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Developing depth and breadth of subject understanding
• Knowledge of Higher Education
• Ability to develop excellent teaching and assessment skills across the range of taught levels offered
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development
• Ability to support students in their study through academic counseling
• Ability to work on own initiative

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm
• Commitment
• Team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ethical Responsibility.

Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accountancy and Finance

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accountancy and Finance to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in the continuing development of the growing Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a PhD who have industry experience in the relevant-subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in auditing theory and practice, financial reporting, taxation, cost accounting, management accounting, public sector accounting, financial markets and investment, risk management and strategic financial management. A keen interest in industry innovation trends such as Fintech, and in entrepreneurship is desired.

We are looking for a research-active academic who will contribute to the research agenda of the Faculty, as well as cooperate with our business engagement activities and other external stakeholders. You will be in charge of developing courses and innovative teaching sessions, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to your own personal development within your subject field.

Your role as a full-time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning by working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the mission of the institution. You will ensure the quality and integrity of the institution’s academic programmes through teaching and learning, professional development, and service. You will demonstrate collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in applicants who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence at Academic City.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Teaching and Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Head of Department. The range of teaching duties may change from time to time.
• Contribute to the design, content, learning material and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning and to the quality of teaching delivered.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department’s programmes.
• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of courses when appropriate to do so.
• Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of students’ work and give feedback.
• Enhance students’ learning with use of technology and virtual learning environment.
• Deliver an inclusive learning environment for students.
• Peer observation to support your professional development and that of colleagues.
• Assist with course-related field trips, internships and other external engagements. Research and Scholarly-related Activities
• Make a contribution to the research profile of the Department and/or institution and pursue a personal research programme consistent with the Department’s research priorities.
• Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the department if appropriate.
• Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support and inform teaching activities.
• Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in peer reviewed outlets.
• Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured.

General activities

• To work within and actively support the policies and practices of Academic City College.
• To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• To participate in communication structures such as course team and department meetings to support effective management arrangements and promote good relations with staff and students.
• To ensure that the university’s cross-cutting goals of entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive collaboration, critical reasoning, constructive communication, ethical conduct and sustainability inform all activity related to the role.
• Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form ethical relationships for future collaboration.
• Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups.
• To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development.
• Contribute to the wider mission and reputation of the institution with active involvement in activities contributing to general university life e.g. open days, student activities, alumni events, mentoring, personal tutoring and engagement with student support and delivery of outreach activities e.g. school visits, local community activities
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the institution’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

Person Specification | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant honours degree or equivalent
• Working to or having completed a PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated research record (normally by publication but where appropriate through professional achievement)
• HE teaching qualification (HE PGCE or HEA fellowship) OR a commitment to complete one

Experience and knowledge

• Teaching in Higher Education
• Curriculum development
• Development and innovation of teaching and learning methods
• Interdisciplinary work relevant to the Department
• Proven record of research outputs

Skills and personal requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Developing depth and breadth of subject understanding
• Knowledge of Higher Education D A/I
• Ability to develop excellent teaching and assessment skills across the range of taught levels offered
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development
• Ability to support students in their study through academic counseling
• Ability to work on own initiative

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm
• Commitment
• Team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ethical responsibility

Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism to join this dynamic and highly motivated professional academic team, in line with our ambitious strategic change of our undergraduate programmes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical role in the continuing development of the growing Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a PhD who have industry experience in the relevant-subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in Radio and TV Production, Multimedia, Photography, Animation and Videography. A keen interest in industry innovation trends impacting the workplace and entrepreneurship is desired.

We are looking for a research-active academic who will contribute to the research agenda of the Faculty, as well as cooperate with our business engagement activities and other external stakeholders. You will be in charge of developing courses and innovative teaching sessions, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to your own personal development within your subject field.

Your role as a full-time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence, student success, and encourage lifelong learning by working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the mission of the institution. You will ensure the quality and integrity of the institution’s academic programmes through teaching and learning, professional development, and service. You will demonstrate collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in applicants who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence at Academic City.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Teaching and Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Head of Department. The range of teaching duties may change from time to time.
• Contribute to the design, content, learning material and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning and to the quality of teaching delivered.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department’s programmes.
• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of courses when appropriate to do so
• Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of students’ work and give feedback.
• Enhance students’ learning with use of technology and virtual learning environment.
• Deliver an inclusive learning environment for students.
• Peer observation to support your professional development and that of colleagues.
• Assist with course-related field trips, internships and other external engagements.
• Research and Scholarly-related Activities
• Make a contribution to the research profile of the Department and/or institution and pursue a personal research programme consistent with the Department’s research priorities.
• Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the department if appropriate.
• Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support and inform teaching activities.
• Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in peer reviewed outlets.
• Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured.

General activities

• To work within and actively support the policies and practices of Academic City College.
• To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• To participate in communication structures such as course team and department meetings to support effective management arrangements and promote good relations with staff and students.
• To ensure that the university’s cross-cutting goals of entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive collaboration, critical reasoning, constructive communication, ethical conduct and sustainability inform all activity related to the role.
• Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form ethical relationships for future collaboration.
• Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups.
• To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for your own continuing self-development.
• Contribute to the wider mission and reputation of the institution with active involvement in activities contributing to general university life e.g. open days, student activities, alumni events, mentoring, personal tutoring and engagement with student support and delivery of outreach activities e.g. school visits, local community activities
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the institution’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

Person Specification | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Broadcast Jornalism

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant honours degree or equivalent
• Working to or having completed a PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated research record (normally by publication but where appropriate through professional achievement)
• HE teaching qualification (HE PGCE or HEA fellowship) OR a commitment to complete one

Experience and knowledge

• Teaching in Higher Education
• Curriculum development
• Development and innovation of teaching and learning methods
• Interdisciplinary work relevant to the Department
• Proven record of research outputs

Skills and personal requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Developing depth and breadth of subject understanding
• Knowledge of Higher Education
• Ability to develop excellent teaching and assessment skills across the range of taught levels offered
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development
• Ability to support students in their study through academic counseling
• Ability to work on own initiative

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm
• Commitment
• Team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ethical Responsibility

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send CVs and cover letter (which outlines the way in which you believe you meet the requirements of the role), together with the names of three referees. Evidence of qualifications will be checked at the interview stage to [email protected] copying [email protected].