Careers at ACity

Background

Academic City University is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus. Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world.

The Faculty of Engineering is committed to nurturing students to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset which prepares them to be employable and work-ready. We deliver inclusive and active learning which inspires our students to achieve their ambitions. The Faculty is in collaboration with businesses which provide rich opportunities for students to gain internships and graduate employment opportunities. Our aim is that our teaching, research, civic and industry engagement make a real impact in the community. Following the accreditation and re-accreditation of our new and revised undergraduate programmes, we are seeking to make further appointments in particular subject areas to enhance our Business and Entrepreneurship portfolio.

Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 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 Engineering. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or candidates who have industry experience in the relevant-subject area, as well as a track record of teaching across different levels in Mechanical or Industrial and Systems Engineering. A specialization in the following areas will be highly desirable: in Automobile Engineering, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Mechatronics, Electric Vehicles and Transport Systems, Control Systems, and Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. A keen interest in industry innovation trends is desired, and a portfolio of projects demonstrating requisite skills will be necessary.

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.

How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and covering 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ph.D degree in related field with at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a
  student-focused academic or administrative environment; Or A minimum qualification of MSc/Mph. PhD in progress should be a plus for the candidate.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, sound judgment and strong collaborative skills for team work and consensus building; etc

        Applicants may submit applications to career@acity.edu.gh with job title as subject
        Closing Date: Until position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Teaching & Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Faculty/Academics Committee. 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 University.
• 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.

Apply via email with a CV and a cover letter to career@acity.edu.gh

Job Title: I.T & Digital Manager
Level: Manager
Reports to: Group Head of I.T

Reports to: Group Head of I.T Academic City University is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus. Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world. Position Overview The IT & Digital Manager will oversee the organization’s IT systems, CRM platforms, website management, and digital marketing initiatives. This role ensures seamless IT operations, marketing automation, and digital transformation to support student admissions and engagement.

Position Overview

The IT & Digital Manager will oversee the organization’s IT systems, CRM platforms, website management, and digital marketing initiatives. This role ensures seamless IT operations, marketing automation, and digital transformation to support student admissions and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing initiatives, utilizing hands-on and project management skills in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as designers, developers, and marketing managers.
• Manage and optimize all digital channels, including website content management, social media platforms, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns to drive traffic and engagement.
• Assist with online directory listings, email marketing campaigns, and list management. Support and execution of digital components as needed.
• Aid in maintaining the digital asset management system, ensuring that all digital content and assets are organized and easily accessible.
• Maintain and optimize HTML/PHP, WordPress-based university websites. Develop and maintain landing pages for paid campaigns and student lead generation.
• Implement SEO strategies, conversion tracking, and website performance enhancements.
• Oversee and maintain CRM systems (Meritto, Knack, Zoho) for lead management and automation.
• Ensure CRM integrations with websites, lead forms, and marketing tools.
• Manage IT systems, cloud platforms, and security protocols. Provide IT support and training to internal teams.
• Manage Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn campaigns to increase student enrollments. Analyze digital marketing performance and generate insights for optimization.
• Execute email, WhatsApp and messaging automation for lead nurturing and outreach.
• Lead a team of developers, designers, and digital marketers and.
• Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for IT and digital tools.
• Report IT and digital marketing performance to senior management.

Required Skills & Technologies

• IT Infrastructure: Cloud platforms (AWS, Google), cybersecurity, email and software management.
• CRM Management: Experience with Meritto, Zoho, Knack, and lead automation.
• Web Development: WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, SEO, SEM, SMM best practices.
• Digital Marketing: Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, email marketing, WhatsApp automation, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Analytics & Reporting: Google Analytics, Hotjar, CRM dashboards, SEMRush, Zapier.
• Project Management: Trello, Slack for task coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT or Marketing & Communication
• Certification in Digital Marketing (preferred)
• Minimum 4 - 6 years of experience with at least 3 years in the similar role / Education experience is a plus

Interested applicants who are eligible and have experience in the field should send their CVs to career@acity.edu.gh . Closing Date Until role is filled.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Apply via email with a CV and a cover letter to career@acity.edu.gh

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Academic City University is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus. Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world.

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Office directs and leads in all matters relating to the management and assurance of academic quality and standards across the University, advising and guiding staff and students on the implementation of regulations and quality assurance systems and procedures and the monitoring of their effectiveness. The department leads on the quality enhancement agenda in collaboration with the Departments in order to support the University fully to continually improve the student experience. The Quality Assurance Office also supports external compliance arrangements, as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work within the Quality Assurance Office supporting quality assurance arrangements associated with Partnership working, both academic and accredited;
• To keep updated and work with a range of Registers, Databases and Schedules used for quality assurance;
• To act as Secretary to a selection of groups related to quality assurance and continuous improvement;
• To support a range of training events, meetings and conferences involving internal and external contacts;
• To assist the Head of Quality Assurance and other senior staff in preparing for external audits or inspections.
• Assisting with the arrangements for Quality Assurance Events, including Validations and Reviews, visits to Academic Partners, and Staff Development events, including updating the related schedules;
• Liaising with internal and external staff regarding upcoming Quality Assurance Events, and maintaining databases of staff associated with and contributing to such Events;
• Minuting events, committees, meetings as required;
• Diary management and organizing meetings as directed including booking refreshments and rooms;
• Word processing and editing publications (i.e. Quality Handbook and supplements, Academic Partnership Handbook, Accreditation Handbook), and updating information on central drives and SharePoint as directed;
• Booking attendance at external conferences and events, and organizing travel arrangements
• Support all internal and external QA related inquiries or requests.
• Work on all GTEC related matters under the supervision of the QA Manager.
• Support the reaccreditation process.
• Occasional travel as needed on QA matters
• Produce and submit reports on general QA activity.
• Any other relevant duties that may arise in the course of your duty

Confidentiality is a key requirement for this role.

Closing Date Until role is filled.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Apply via email with a CV and a cover letter to career@acity.edu.gh

Location: Accra, Ghana
Reporting to: President

Position Summary:

To ensure that the University’s objectives with respect to admissions and quality of students admitted is met with. The Director of Admissions & Enrollment will be single- handedly responsible to create, drive, and implement a strategy- based student recruitment plan that serves the university’s short and long term revenue and growth targets. The Director will also specifically be responsible to lead sales initiatives to attract the best quality students, and to achieve admission targets set by the institutions management and executive committee. He /She will be responsible for all communication outflow/inflow at the institution and monitor the same.

Core Responsibilities include

Strategy and Leadership 

1. Play an active role in the Executive Committee team of the institution achieves continued success for students and meets the future needs of the local communities.
2. Establish trust and credibility with staff across the University, and external stakeholders including the local business community
3. Attend corporation meetings and represent the University at external events as required
4. Be line manager for the admissions/recruitment managers, admissions officers and admission counsellors
5. Provide oversight to the marketing initiatives at the University, and share feedback with the marketing team to constantly evolve and be customer centric in its efforts

Admissions

1. Responsible for the institutions annual target student growth and revenue projections being achieved through appropriate recruitment strategies
2. Set admission number targets for the institution various programs and courses offered for every academic year in alignment with the institutional targets
3. Ensure that the institutions key touch-points for parents and students, from awareness, to signing up and beyond, are based on the institution defined promises, values and mission
4. Ensure that admissions, marketing and sales touch-points are properly designed, implemented and monitored
5. Ensure that all students and parents queries posed through various online and offline touch-points are addressed within expected time
6. Ensure that admissions and recruitment events and activities (national and international) are planned for, and organized, as per the event calendar agreed upon.
7. Review and update admission numbers to the executive committee and to the President, on a periodic basis. Present plan of action from time to time in accordance with the institutional plans.
8. Ensure that every student admitted to the programs at the institution meet the academic criteria established by the respective committees and bodies sat the institution, in accordance with the regulations of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
9. Identify the most talented students and scholars in Ghana and the rest of Africa, and on-board them with the Presidential Scholarship, and other scholarships awarded by the University.

Partnerships

1. Manage national and international partnerships on behalf of the institution, and engage with existing and potential partners to achieve institutional objectives
2. Identify potential partnership opportunities in the areas of student exchange programs, faculty exchange programs, student recruitment/onboarding among others, and close discussions on behalf of the University in these areas

Stakeholders engagement 

1. Engage with other stakeholders for the institutions growth, including but not limited to, corporates, foundations, governmental agencies, NGOs, etc. Prepare proposals to submit to these stakeholders in alignment with the institutional objectives for partnerships, tie-ups and joint initiatives
2. Identify potential partners in various areas, including but not limited to, academics, extra –curricular activities, joint marketing and branding activities.
3. Initiate and maintain relationships with partner schools and school principals in the region

In addition to the above, any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the employee by the University management 

Applicants may submit applications to career@acity.edu.gh with job title as subject

Closing Date: May 31, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Apply via email with a CV and a cover letter to career@acity.edu.gh

Academic City University is at the forefront of disrupting higher education on the African continent with lifelong learning at the heart of what we do on our stunning and modern campus. Our mission is to create a culture of life-long learning with a strong focus on enhancing student experience. Our ethos emphasizes on contributing to the needs of the future economy, ensuring our students and faculty have the skills required to stay relevant to the changing world.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and competent person for the position of Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Robotics & AI (Artificial Intelligence) Reporting to the Associated Faculty Dean. The Faculty of Engineering & Computational Sciences is committed to nurturing students to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset which prepares them to be employable and work-ready. We deliver inclusive and active learning which inspires our students to achieve their ambitions. The Faculty is in collaboration with businesses which provide rich opportunities for students to gain internships and graduate employment opportunities. Our aim is that our teaching, research, civic and industry engagement make a real impact in the community. Following the accreditation and re-accreditation of our new and revised undergraduate programmes, we are seeking to make further appointments in particular subject areas to enhance our Biomedical department.
The successful candidate must have proven leadership skills and a passion for excellence. A strong sense of ethics and concern for the well-being of students is vital to succeed in this position.

The Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Robotics & AI (Artificial Intelligence) is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social, emotional development of our faculty staff in a holistic way. Job Outline

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Robotics & AI (Artificial Intelligence) 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 Engineering & Computational Science. 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 Robotics & AI. A keen interest in industry innovation trends 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 & Student learning

• To engage in teaching on undergraduate programmes as determined by the Faculty/Academics Committee. 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 University.
• 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.

How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and covering 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ph.D degree in related field with at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a student-focused academic or administrative environment;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, sound judgment and strong collaborative skills for team work and consensus building; etc

Closing Date: until role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via email with a CV and a cover letter to career@acity.edu.gh