Professor of Leadership and Ethics
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 dynamic and accomplished academic to join its faculty as a Professor of Leadership and Ethics. This role is central to delivering ASG’s mission to cultivate leaders who can address Africa’s pressing governance and policy challenges while contributing to global conversations.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields; proven excellence in teaching and research; dedication to mentoring and supervising students; commitment to equity and inclusion in education; demonstrated track record of ethical and transformation leadership, in addition to academic teaching, research and publication on leadership would be an advantage; and hold a PhD in leadership, ethics, organization leadership 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]).