Professor of Economics for Public Policy
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 a visionary scholar for the position of Professor of Economics for Public Policy, with a strong academic and professional track record, to join faculty in shaping transformative leadership and innovative public policy in Africa and beyond. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in teaching, research and policy engagement, with a focus on development economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative analytical capabilities (with analytical capacities to use contemporary data analytical tools) to analyze economic and policy issues.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarly research, including publications in high-impact journals; proven teaching excellence with demonstrated effectiveness in a university setting; familiarity with African governance and development issues; leadership roles in shaping the application of economics to public policy and development in the real world, especially in African countries; and hold a PhD in Economics.
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]).