Faculty Intern (Teaching Assistant) - Law and Public Policy

About Ashesi University

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

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.

Why Join Us

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

About the Department

The Law with Public Policy Department prepares students for private, public, non‑profit, and non‑governmental careers. The program is also an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in multiple sub‑disciplines of the Law. Our courses encourage students to explore the connections between various pieces of information, question assumptions, and analyse different perspectives. Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to help students develop ideas on how to shape Africa’s diverse societies for future generations.

About the Role

The Faculty Intern position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands‑on experience in academia. As an FI, you will support faculty with teaching and learning activities, pre‑assigned departmental tasks. The role is expected to contribute to up to three undergraduate classes per semester.

This role is ideal for those preparing for graduate studies or pursuing a career in academia, providing meaningful exposure to the teaching environment and departmental operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

In‑class Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures 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 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

• 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.

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.

Application Process

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and may also be asked to conduct an academic seminar.

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.

Disability Confident

Ashesi University is committed to taking positive steps to employ, keep and develop the abilities of staff with disabilities.

Join us in shaping the future of Africa’s leadership