Hybrid Faculty Intern (Teaching Assistant) - MBA bei Ashesi University

Ashesi's mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Located in Ghana, this private, non-profit university combines a rigorous multidisciplinary core with degree programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, Law Management Information Systems, and Engineering.

Our vision is a flourishing Africa whose leaders make ethical decisions in the best interests of their communities, and where innovation drives economic, cultural and social growth. We educate leaders who will make this vision a reality, and we collaborate with other institutions to multiply this work. Joining Ashesi means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and a transformed Africa.

We provide opportunities for everyone to do their most meaningful work, through cross-functional collaboration in an environment that encourages intellectual and personal growth. A student-led honour code, integrated community service, diverse internships, and real-world projects prepare students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing their individual communities, countries and the continent at large.

If you're seeking an environment that values diverse contributions, supports professional development, and enables you to work with purpose, come join our team.

Brief Summary

As a Contract Faculty Intern (FI), you will support the MBA Program with teaching and learning, and other pre-assigned department activities (where applicable). The FI role is an opportunity to gain relevant teaching experience, in preparation for a career as an Academic. 

Responsibilities and Duties

In-class Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures (in-person and/or online) and provide real time support to faculty and students including but not limited to tracking student attendance; liaise with the Hotline and IT teams to prepare all tech tools required for the class; monitor students participation in class activities; disseminate readings to students ahead of classes; etc.
• Lead and facilitate discussion/lab sessions and other class sessions where necessary to review class content with students
• Assist faculty with grading of assignments and quizzes. Note, Faculty Interns are not allowed to grade Final and Mid-Semester Assessments.

Administrative / Logistical Responsibilities

• Schedule office hours to provide extra support to students who have general questions, are struggling or need extra revision support.
• Coordinate fireside chats, and off-site field trips with contact persons on the field, monitor student safety during field trip activities and liaise with relevant departments at Ashesi for bus and meal arrangements, etc.
• Support faculty with lesson development and conduct desktop research for articles and other necessary information to be included in lesson plans
• Document all recordings for online classes and share recording links with students
• Report all student behavioural, participation and attendance concerns to the Hotline team as part of student inactivity reporting.

Qualifications and Skills - We are seeking highly qualifies individuals with:

• A master's  degree (a PhD may be considered)
• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level and industry expertise will be an added advantage. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in educational administration or a higher education environment is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to elicit and communicate information and to prepare clear, informative and concise materials.
• Initiative and judgment to independently problem-solve and prioritize work. Can also work as a strong team member when the situation warrants.
• Reliability, dependability, and a generally good attitude and disposition
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and summarize information.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in writing and interpersonal conversation
• Advanced proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Software suite (i.e. MS Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Comfortable with learning new technology tools for information gathering and sharing; ability to instruct/assist others in use of these tools e.g., Canvas (Learning Management System); Student Information System, other web-based software.

Please find below the list of modules for which we are recruiting:

Block 1

1. Leadership, Ethics and the Good Society (Seminar)
2. Marketing Management
3. Financial Reporting and Control
4. Managerial Economics
5. Financial Management and Planning.

Block 2

1. Cultural Intelligence in leadership ( Seminar)
2. Business Analytics and Empirical Methods
3. Process Innovation and Technology
4. Psychology of Work and Human Behavior
5. Managing People, Culture and Performance

What We Offer:
Our success is driven by our people, which is why we offer a comprehensive compensation package. Compensation at Ashesi is regularly reviewed against industry benchmarks, and total compensation includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave, which are designed to support the holistic well-being of our staff. We also invest in continuous learning, development and research opportunities, allowing our teams to grow with the university and achieve meaningful impact.

Commitment to Diversity:
Ashesi is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive staff and faculty. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and academic diversity of our university.

Join us in shaping the future of Africa’s leadership.