Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Agribusiness

Reporting to the HOD, the incumbent will serve as an Agribusiness Lecturer and will be teaching and conducting solution-oriented research that will lead to policy change, commercialisation, and industrialisation in line with the Education 5.0.

Desired Attributes:  
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• A PhD/ DPhil in Agribusiness/Agricultural Economics/ Retail Marketing or any other related qualification
• Master’s Degree in Agribusiness/ Agricultural Economics/ or any other related qualification
• Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agribusiness Management/ Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture
• A tertiary teaching qualification will be an added advantage

• At least 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Experience of working in the industry or business arena in agribusiness management positions
• Strong networking abilities to collaborate with local, regional, and international organisations
• Proven track record of outstanding research and publication in the broader fields of agribusiness / agricultural economics/ agricultural marketing or related fields
• Experience in curriculum design, academic leadership, and external engagement is an added advantage

• A successful track record of raising and managing funds from donors and foundations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural academic environment
• Innovative mindset and familiarity with modern teaching and research tools
• Knowledge of additional international languages, such as Swahili, Portuguese, or French will be a further advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate must be capable of supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, assess students on Work-Related Learning and teach at least four (4), but not limited to the following courses in Agribusiness Management/Agricultural economics:

• Agricultural Marketing
• Advanced Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Agribusiness Strategy and Policy
• Agricultural Development and Trade
• Agricultural Value Chain Management
• Agricultural Education and Extension
• Farm Management and Farm Planning
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Agriculture
• Research Methods
• Applied Econometrics

1. Teaching - The incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance with the Department and/ or College guidelines and standards.
2. University Service and Community Engagement - The incumbent should participate in all Department, College and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
3. Research - The incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialisation, which benefits the students, the Global community and the University.
4. Innovations -   Innovations should lead to the production of goods and services.
5. Industrialisation - Through the commercialisation of goods and services.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID, or Passport & birth certificate), and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including full personal particulars and the names and addresses of three referees. The application pack should be sent as a single PDF file clearly marked “Lectureship Agribusiness " in the subject line to the email careers@africau.edu no later than 1400 hours on Friday, 03 October 2025. Applicants should clearly indicate the position being applied for in the application letter, which should be addressed to the Assistant Registrar, Human Resource and Administration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Africa University is committed to Diversity, Ubuntu, Professionalism, Integrity and Excellence. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.