Description du poste

The Lecturer in Successful Leadership will teach leadership concepts and practices within the Global MBA. The role involves helping students develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership approaches suited to complex organizational environments. The lecturer will guide professionals in understanding ethical leadership, communication, team dynamics, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver weekly evening online sessions and in-person Saturday classes.
Prepare and update course materials, slides, readings, and applied exercises.
Facilitate reflective learning, leadership assessments, and coaching-style exercises.
Teach leadership theories, communication strategies and team management techniques
Use real-world leadership case studies and simulations.
Lead discussions based on global and African business cases.
Assess student performance through assignments and projects.
Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback
Maintain alignment with Abidjan Bloom and the University of London academic standards.
Provide academic administrative support for the module when needed.


Module Focus / Course Content

1. Understanding Modern Leadership
What leadership means today?
Differences between leadership and management
Contemporary expectations of leaders in organizations

2. Leadership Theories and Frameworks
Classical leadership models
Transformational and transactional leadership
Distributed, adaptive, and inclusive leadership approaches

3. Strategic Leadership
Leading with vision and long-term perspective
Strategic influence, alignment, and execution
Leadership in complex and uncertain environments

4. Emotional Intelligence and Personal Mastery
Self-awareness and self-management
Empathy and relationship management
Ethical behavior and personal integrity

5. Identifying and Developing Your Leadership Style
Leadership style assessments
Strengths and development areas
Crafting a personal leadership narrative

6. Leading People and Building Effective Teams
Team dynamics and behavioral roles
Motivation and conflict resolution
Creating psychologically safe and high-trust teams

7. Communication for Leadership Impact
Persuasive and strategic communication
Active listening and feedback
Influence, negotiation, and presence

8. Leading Change and Organizational Transformation
Models of organizational change
Managing resistance and supporting transition
Innovation and continuous improvement

9. Leadership in Practice: Case Studies
Real-world Case leadership successes and failures
Leadership challenges in African and global organizations
Lessons learned and applied leadership insights

10. Personal Leadership Plan
Setting leadership development goals
Mapping long-term growth and capabilities
Creating a practical action plan for leadership improvement

Profil du poste

Qualifications & Experience / Desired Profile
PhD or MBA in Leadership, Management, Psychology, or related field.

At least 5 years of leadership experience or postgraduate teaching experience.
Excellent English required; French is an asset
Experience with executive training or coaching is an advantage.
Strong communication and facilitation skills

Additional Soft Skills

High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and inspire adult learners
Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments
Adaptability and comfort teaching professionals with varied backgrounds
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Professional integrity and ethical judgment
Ability to manage group dynamics and facilitate constructive discussion
Confidence in moderating debates and guiding reflective learning
Patience, empathy, and strong relationship-building ability
Ability to provide clear, constructive, and supportive feedback
Excellent organization and time-management skills


Teaching Modality & Contract
Duration: 6 weeks
Contact: approx. 48 hours
Format: blended with Saturday in-person sessions
Compensation: Competitive

Dossiers de candidature

Application Instructions
Submit Resume, degree(s), cover letter, two references, and any supporting documents to [email protected]