E+ Teacher Writing Center at the American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria’s former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: E+ Teacher Writing Center

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Summary

• The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for an E+ Teacher Writing Center. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

 Summary of Position

• The E+Teacher Writing Center will be saddled with the responsibility of helping students understand English, speak it and be able to write and read it.
• The duties will range from encouraging a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential and the preparation of course work, planning of classes and the marking of work handed in.
• On top of this the personnel will also set targets for his/her pupils and monitor progress towards its achievement within the context of established policies and procedures of the University.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English Language from a recognized tertiary institution plus two (2) to three (3) years’ experience teaching English Language.
• A Masters Degree in English will be a distinct advantage
• Strong English grammar and reading skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent communication skills.

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Flexibility and ability to adjust to new situations and/or changes
• Passion for the English language and teaching
• Proactivity in the work environment
• Highly developed communication skills
• Ability to meet set deadlines
• Proficiency in maintaining professionalism at all times.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication.

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.