Job Description: Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Necessary Skills
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 also looking to appoint an outstanding candidate for Lectureship position in the following areas;
Foundation Programme:
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Legal Perspectives
- Introduction to Physics
Duties and Responsibilities
To participate in the University’s teaching and research activities in the Foundation Programme, as follows:
- To contribute to the teaching commitments of the Foundation Programme by carrying out:
- Teaching, examining, and administrative duties on the programme as required;
- Contribute to the curriculum development and the design of individual courses offered within the foundation programme;
- To engage in scholarly activity in the Foundation Programme;
- To contribute regularly to foundation programme’s workshops, field trips, project work, discussion groups and collaborative research groups;
- To contribute to Foundation Programme’ s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement;
- To develop and maintain links with relevant professional bodies and academic groupings;
- 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 MPhil. / MSc. in the roles advertised 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 (especially at the Foundation programme level would be advantageous)
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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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 also looking to appoint an outstanding candidate for Lectureship position in the following areas;
Foundation Programme:
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Legal Perspectives
- Introduction to Physics
Duties and Responsibilities
To participate in the University’s teaching and research activities in the Foundation Programme, as follows:
- To contribute to the teaching commitments of the Foundation Programme by carrying out:
- Teaching, examining, and administrative duties on the programme as required;
- Contribute to the curriculum development and the design of individual courses offered within the foundation programme;
- To engage in scholarly activity in the Foundation Programme;
- To contribute regularly to foundation programme’s workshops, field trips, project work, discussion groups and collaborative research groups;
- To contribute to Foundation Programme’ s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement;
- To develop and maintain links with relevant professional bodies and academic groupings;
- 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 MPhil. / MSc. in the roles advertised 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 (especially at the Foundation programme level would be advantageous) |
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 |