The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Wa invites applications for its Graduate Student Assistant Lecturer for Fee Waiver Programme, designed for PhD candidates to serve as Assistant Lecturers while receiving a tuition fee waiver starting from the 2025/2026 academic year. These opportunities are available to outstanding and motivated individuals who are interested in taking up PhD studies and lectureship careers in SDD-UBIDS, Wa.
The programme is designed to fill-in teaching capacity gaps in academic departments and to support the University’s mission while providing mentorship, invaluable academic research, and professional experience to doctoral students.

Eligibility:
This opportunity is open to the following:
1. PhD students currently enrolled in programmes of SDD-UBIDS.
2. Successful applicants admitted into SDD-UBIDS PhD programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.
3. Part-Time Assistant Lecturers or Part-Time Lecturers who have enrolled in a relevant PhD programme of SDD-UBIDS.

Position: Graduate Student Assistant Lecturer

Contract Duration: 3-4 years

Responsibilities:
• Assist in teaching four (4) undergraduate courses in the assigned Department and or faculty per academic year.
• Provide academic support (tutorials) to students through regular office hours.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic planning within the department.
• Engage in research activities, aiming for publication and dissemination of findings.
• Fulfill administrative duties and participate in departmental and faculty committees.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• A master’s degree, preferably MPhil and or MSc. with research in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Admission for a PhD program at SDD-UBIDS at the time of appointment.
• Established expertise in the subject area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical availability and willingness for residence in Wa for assigned duties
• Maintain good academic standing and demonstrate consistent progress in PhD studies.
• Attend all required professional development workshops and training sessions.
• Uphold professionalism in all assignments.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Appointment as a Graduate Student Assistant Lecturer
• Tuition fee waiver for PhD studies in the University.
• Instructional skills training provided by the School of Education and Life-Long Learning and award of certificates
• Support for participation in local conferences.
• Financial and technical support for research
• Provide opportunities for income earning opportunities in the University (e.g. Invigilation of examinations, support for projects, etc.)
• Mentorship by Senior Faculty at the departmental level

Performance Evaluations:
• Annual performance review to determine continuous eligibility for the programme.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit:
• Cover letter to the Registrar outlining their interest, motivation and departments of interest for taking up teaching positions.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Proof of PhD programme admission and or application.
• Copies of certificates
• Concept Note on Ph.D Research proposal

Submit Applications (both soft and hard copy) on or before November 24, 2025, to:

The Registrar
SDD-UBIDS
P. O. Box WA 64
Wa, Upper West Region
Ghana.
Email: registrar@ubids.edu.gh

Note:

Note:
i. Submission of both soft and hard copy complete applications to the address above are a must without which the application would not be considered.

ii. Late submissions will not be considered. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and given further instructions and details on the programme.
Equal Opportunity: The University is an equal opportunity institution, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
All qualified individuals, especially females are encouraged to apply

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