Visiting Associate Professor / Professor of Entrepreneurship 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Visiting Associate Professor / Professor of Entrepreneurship

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: One (1) Year
Start Date: August 19,2024
Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Summary of Position

• The Visiting Associate Professor/Professor of Entrepreneurship will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective entrepreneurship courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Areas of teaching emphasis include entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, microfinance, ICTs in development. Develop, market, and run targeted pro-bono and/or fee-for-service workshops for customers, micro-enterprises, and SMEs.
• In addition, He/She must exhibit a strong commitment and a willingness to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Management.
• Develop and deliver engaging and innovative instructions that foster critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills and creative problem solving.
• Mentor and advise students on entrepreneurial projects, managing and growing business ventures.
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Use the established learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress
• Attend classes regularly and on time (except for online pedagogy elements)
• Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments or by phone or email
• Maintain records of enrolment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by established deadlines
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery
• Revise and update course content as needed
• Attend one or more orientation sessions to become familiar with the University’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system
• Deliver other tasks that may be assigned by the Program Chair, the Dean or the Provost.

Requirements

• PhD in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Master’s Degree or MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship very desirable
• Minimum of three years' documented post-secondary experience teaching entrepreneurship courses is desirable
• Significant (5 years desired) documented entrepreneurial experience in business a huge plus
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. marketing, international development, social and women empowerment, microfinance, etc.) is a plus
• Experience teaching classes via distance learning a big plus.

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
• Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred.
• Ability to use variety of tools and technologies in the classroom.
• 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
Opened until position is filled.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters, Teaching Statement, Research Statement and Contact Information of three references to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• 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.