American University of Nigeria Recruitment- The American University of Nigeria is recruiting qualified and suitable candidates to fill the positions below. Qualified candidates should kindly apply below.The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
(1)Job Title Assistant / Associate Professor (Accounting and Management) with specializations in Operations Management/Quantitative/Qualitative Research Methods
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Faculty: School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE)
Slots: 3 Openings
Job Description
- American University of Nigeria (AUN) is now accepting applications for full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors in the following specialties: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management (Business Administration), and Marketing.
- These positions are housed in one of the following departments: Departments of Accounting & Finance, Business Administration & Marketing, and the Department of Entrepreneurship, in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE). These positions are all expected to begin in August 2022.
- Applicants are expected to have earned their doctoral degrees at the time of employment, with considerable teaching and research experiences. Applicants to be considered for the Associate degree are expected to have already been promoted from the position of Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) level to an Associate level at the time of employment.
- All SBE faculty members are expected to be engaged in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate programs; be actively engaged in scholarly research; participate in curriculum and program development, student advising, university service, and outreach.
Roles/ Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, as well as appropriate research and service. The responsibilities of the position support the mission and goals of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship and Department of Business Administration and Marketing, including engaging in quality scholarly activities consistent with NUC accreditation and actively participating in departmental and college activities
- All SBE faculty members deliver instruction, carry out research, perform service for their respective professions and community, and participate in the management of the university through shared governance
- Each member of the faculty has the duty to deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession
- The faculty has a responsibility to set degree requirements, assess when they are met, and establish and maintain curricula that meet professional standards and fulfill the educational goals of the university
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. in the specified fields or closely related field from an (AACSB equivalent) accredited school. ABDs might be considered if evidence of degree completion could be provided by August 2022.
- An earned Ph.D. in the specified disciplines from an (AACSB equivalent) accredited school.
- Candidates for all positions are required to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. A record of quality teaching both face-to-face and online is expected of all applicants.
- While all applicants are expected to demonstrate potential for quality research output, those applying for Associate Professor positions are expected to show an established stream of research in academic journals and publications in their respective areas.
Teaching Days / Hours:
- Classes are taught face-to-face and occasionally online.
- Traditional classes are scheduled: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and some evenings Monday – Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. SBE graduate program classes meet on Saturdays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is also a possibility of summer teaching.
Requirements for Each Specialty
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting will teach undergraduate and graduate courses preferably in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation with other specialty areas.
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Management will teach undergraduate and graduate courses preferably in Operations Management, Quantitative Methods, Applied Statistics, Project Management, Strategic, Management, and related areas.
Application Closing Date
submission of all applications ends 1st January, 2023.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter, CV / Resume, Contact Information for three references, and teaching philosophy must be attached (in MS Word or PDF format) to: hr.office@aun.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Note
- For best consideration, please submit the requested application materials prior to the application closing.
- Unofficial transcripts will be required upon being chosen for a campus visit prior to the interview date or may be attached online at the time of application
(2)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Information System)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Information Systems
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- AUN is seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Information Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
- The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. S/he will work closely with the Chair of the Information Systems Program and the Dean of the School of IT and Computing to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria. In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching Information Systems courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
(3)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Communication / Media Studies)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Communications & Multimedia Design (CMD)
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Communications and Media Studies in the Department of Communications & Multimedia Design (CMD).
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean. The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
- S/he will work closely with the Chair of the Communications & Multimedia Design Program and the Dean of the School of Arts & Science to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria. In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
- The CMD Program is undergoing expansion. With two new MSc programs including the UNICEF MSc in Communication for Social and Behaviour Change and a Ph.D. program, the department is looking for experts with the passion, who share our vision of communication scholarship for the common good.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication/Media Studies or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching Media/Communication Studies courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- Expertise in at least one of the following broad areas: Behaviour Change Communications; Journalism; Public Relations & Advertising; Radio/TV/Film; Multimedia Design. They should also be able to teach UG/PG courses in Communication Research (qualitative and quantitative approaches) and Communication Theory.
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
(4)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (African History and Philosophy)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: African History and Philosophy
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of African History and Philosophy.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean. The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
- S/he will work closely with the Chair of the General Education Program and the Dean of the School of Arts & Science to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
- In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in African History and Philosophy or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching African History and Philosophy courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
(5)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (English and Literature)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: English and Literature
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of English and Literature. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
- The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
- S/he will work closely with the Chair of the English and Literature Program and the Dean of the School of Arts & Science to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
- In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in English and Literature or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching English and Literature courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
(6)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Economics)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Economics
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
- The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. S/he will work closely with the Chair of the Economics Program and the Dean of the School of Arts & Science to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
- In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching Economics courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
(7)Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Computer Science)
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Computer Science
Expected Start Date: January 2023
Job Description and Responsibilities
- We are seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
- The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
- S/he will work closely with the Chair of the Computer Science Program and the Dean of the School of IT and Computing to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
- In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
- The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching Computer Science courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
- An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
- Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.
Person Specification (Desirable):
- Experience working in Africa
- Experience in curriculum development
- Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
- Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
- Experience in the American style of higher education.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.
Interview Date
To Be Determined.
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