Assistant/Associate Professors in Information Systems at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

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.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below, this position is a multi-national one, Open to both National and Expatriate:

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professors in Information Systems

Loaction: Yola
Department: School of Information Technology and Computing

Summary of Position

• Successful candidates will possess a PhD in Information Systems (or a related discipline) from a reputable University. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience in courses related to information security, information systems audit, LAN administration, database administration, database security, and business analytics.
• Another important requirement for these positions is experience in teaching and supervising graduate students on the Information Systems track.

Position Requirements

• Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a related discipline) from a reputable University
• At least five(5) years of teaching and research experience garnered at a reputable University including supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate student research works 
• Must possess verifiable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable conferences or journals
• Substantive experience in IT and business information systems
• Professional certifications in the field will be a plus
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of classroom teaching
• Should be proficient in use of ICT and online tools and e-resources for teaching and research

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Appropriate academic credentials, as well as successful post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world is a plus.
• A strong commitment to development
• An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners
• A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity

Description of Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references to: [email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.