Professor or Associate Professor of Political Economy
African School of Governance
Kigali - Rwanda
The African School of Governance (ASG) is a newly established, independent, pan-African graduate professional school situated in Kigali, Rwanda, seeking to offer a unique blend of world-class public policy and leadership education, research, and policy engagement that embraces its distinctive African identity.
Established in 2024, ASG was born from the vision of African leaders seeking to cultivate the next generation of scholars, professionals and leaders. The school aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and mindset to tackle the major governance challenges facing Africa and the world in the 21st century and beyond.
ASG seeks an accomplished and innovative scholar for the position of Professor or Associate Professor of Political Economy. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic academic institution dedicated to advancing governance and public policy in Africa through transformative education, research and leadership development.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach political economy of development in an African context and with interdisciplinary approaches, including the interaction between political and economic systems; the nature of the African State; institutions of government; the implications of globalization; democracy and development; the missing link between democracy and governance in Africa (and why); and the political economy of economic reform in African countries. It is expected that the successful candidate will focus on issues that address Africa’s pressing public policy and governance challenges.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship, including publications in top-tier journals, influential policy journals and evidence of sustained research productivity; demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development, with a focus on graduate and executive-level education; proven experience in securing research funding and leading collaborative projects; and hold a PhD in Political Economy, Political Economy of Development, Political Science or a closely related field.
Individuals who are able to work fluidly in a start-up environment will excel in this position.
The position would require full, on campus presence in Kigali, Rwanda.
ASG values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the principles of equality, fairness, inclusivity and transparency in its recruitment processes. Career breaks or atypical career paths will be considered, and only personal merit and job-related criteria will determine selection.
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited and can be made, in confidence, to Gordon Drummond ([email protected]) or Evan Yeckley ([email protected]).