Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature 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: Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full time
Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Summary 

• The Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature will be responsible for teaching, research and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
• The candidate contributes to preparing students to be applied, critical thinkers and problem solvers through innovative teaching and research.
• S/he will work closely with the Chair and Dean of the school in formulating and implementing course structures that would translate to effective teaching and learning of courses in line with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
• Asides the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high quality research.  

Responsibilities

• Teaching: The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching and supporting students through problem-centred learning.
• Research: Faculty members are expected to undertake research in relevant areas of expertise and in line with university mission.
• Community Service: Faculty are to contribute to AUN community service and development activities
• Class Attendance: Faculty members should make clear that students are expected to attend class and complete required assignments.
• Academic Advising: Faculty members must be available to assist students throughout the semester and maintain stipulated student office hours.
• Department/Schools Meetings: Attending meetings on a regular basis and as necessary to facilitate communication and to accomplish the work required for the smooth operation of the department and school.
• Attendance at Academic Functions: Full-time faculty members are expected to attend meetings of the faculty and any all-college meetings called by AUN administration.

Requirements for the position

• PhD in English Language or Linguistics.
• Experience in American Style of higher education.
• Experience of teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with at least five (5) years’ experience at university level education.
• An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in problem centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with career stage.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Experience of working in Africa.
• Experience of curriculum development.
• Experience of organizing conferences and workshops.
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects.

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.