The Archer Cornfield Fellowship invites engaged early-career scholars and seasoned faculty to spend a semester or a year teaching and mentoring at Ashesi University in Ghana—an institution recognised for shaping ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. We encourage applications from:
- Professors, lecturers, or recent PhD or master’s graduates in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronic/Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Computer Engineering.
- Emeritus professors or faculty on sabbatical eager to make a difference.
- Educators passionate about Ashesi’s mission and interdisciplinary, student-centered learning.
A globally-minded fellowship for educators seeking impact, this program offers:
A generous stipend and fully covered housing and transportation.
Immersive teaching opportunities in computer science, engineering, and information systems.
Opportunities and resources for research, scholarship, and teaching innovation.
At Ashesi, your classroom becomes a laboratory for impact. You will work with deeply motivated students from across the continent, in a community grounded in integrity, initiative, and purpose.
Our students are selected for their potential to lead, and are engaged with some of the continent’s most promising opportunities. Ashesi’s instructional model also blends hands-on labs, seminars, and real-world problem-solving, giving you the opportunity to teach in transformative ways. And you will work alongside other brilliant faculty members, with global research and teaching partnerships to support your journey.
Top 10
2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan University Ranking*
19:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
98%
of faculty engaged in research
Ashesi's campus, in the hills of Berekuso in Ghana's Eastern Region, offers an inspiring setting. With buildings organised around interconnected courtyards and gardens, our campus blends modern architecture, traditional Ghanaian design, and environmental best practices to create a beautiful setting.
Solar power, water recycling systems, and green spaces emphasise the university’s leadership in sustainability. Life on campus is vibrant and inclusive, with faculty and students drawn from over 20 African countries living and learning in a close-knit community, sharing meals, cultural traditions, and ideas. Our pace is rigorous, yet grounded in purpose. For visiting faculty, Ashesi also offers on-campus housing.
To apply for an Archer Cornfield Fellowship at Ashesi, or to explore other faculty opportunities at Ashesi University, contact provost@ashesi.edu.gh