CAS - Assistant Professor in Africa Cities and Environment

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.   

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.

The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

Job Description :

the African Studies Center is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The candidate must have defended his or her doctoral thesis in African studies and have a good knowledge of the continent's anthropological issues. A good knowledge of environmental issues, urban planning and African mobility will be appreciated. 

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD in African studies 
• Good knowledge of the continent's anthropological issues.
• Proven ability to perform multidisciplinary research and contribute to funded research programs.
• Knowledge about urban planning and African mobility is appreciated.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written are important.

Application and Selection

The application folder must contain:

• Detailed CV.
• Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements.
• Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community.
• Contact information of 3 referees.