Assistant Professor (Marketing) at the American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. 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. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.

This position is a multi-national one; Open to both National and Expatriate. We are seeking for a motivated, suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Marketing)

Location: Yola
Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Summary of Position

• This position will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective marketing courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Areas of teaching emphasis include marketing principles, strategic management, service marketing, market research, pricing strategy, retail, advertising, international business, marketing technologies (social media etc.) and analytics, digital and e-Commerce, and customer relationship management.
• In addition, s/he must be able to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom and also be familiar or comfortable using SPSS and/or other market research tools and technologies in the classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.

Position Requirements

• PhD in Marketing, International Business, or Management with strong emphasis in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or related business discipline is required
• Significant (at least 5 years) documented marketing experience in business a huge plus
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate and undergraduate programs, and experience in corporate training
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. sales management, entrepreneurship, international development, social and women empowerment, etc.) is a plus
• Demonstrated strengths in marketing technologies and analytics, public policy would be a big plus
• Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching adult learners
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
• Respect for students and a genuine interest in their learning
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues
• Communicate orally and in writing to exchange information
• Operate computers and other office equipment and technology

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: [email protected] 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.