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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 a suitable and qualiifed candidates to fill the vacant posiition below this position is a multi-national one; Open to both National and Expatriate: Job Title: Assistant Professor (Entrepreneurship) Location:Yola, Adamawa Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship The Goal of AUN

  • The goal of AUN is to train the future leaders of Africa and to serve as both a stimulus and agent of economic development throughout the region.
  • To that end, all students, regardless of academic specialization, will receive high-level training in information technology, entrepreneurship and in arts and sciences, all of which are the key to future sustainable development. AUN is committed to providing the skills and the leadership essential to advancing the continent's pressing social and economic challenges.
Summary of Position
  • The position will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective entrepreneurship courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Areas of teaching emphasis include entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, microfinance, and development entrepreneurship.
  • Develop, market, and run targeted pro-bono and/or fee-for-service workshops for customers, micro-enterprises, and SMEs.
  • In addition S/he 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.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in Entrepreneurship or Management with strong emphasis in Entrepreneurship or related business discipline is required
  • Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training
  • Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. marketing, sales management, international development, social and women empowerment, microfinance, etc.) is a plus
  • Experience teaching classes via distance learning a big plus
  • Significant (at least 5 years desired Associate and Professor positions) documented entrepreneurial experience in business a huge 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 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
  • Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
  • 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
  • Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred.
Description of Benefits
  • Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
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
  • 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.
  • 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
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 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
  • 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
Description of Benefits Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. Job Title: Professor (Finance) Loaction: Yola, Adamawa Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship Summary of Position
  • This position will teach both required and elective finance courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research is expected.
  • Areas of teaching emphasis include corporate finance, financial institutions, investments, and international finance.
  • Applicants should be familiar or be comfortable using STATA and/or MATLAB in the classroom.
  • In addition; S/he must exhibit a strong commitment and willingness to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in Finance or related business discipline is required
  • Significant (at least 5 years desired for Associate and Full Professor positions) documented, industry experience in a corporate, investments, or banking desirable
  • Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program and corporate training is expected
  • Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. Accounting, etc.) is a 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
  • Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred
Description of Benefits Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. Job Title: Associate Professor (Finance) Loaction: Yola, Adamawa Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship Summary of Position
  • This position will teach both required and elective finance courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Applicants should be familiar or be comfortable using STATA and/or MATLAB in the classroom.
  • In addition; S/he must exhibit a strong commitment and willingness to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.
  • A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research is expected.
  • Areas of teaching emphasis include corporate finance, financial institutions, investments, and international finance.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in Finance or related business discipline is required
  • Significant (at least 5 years desired for Associate and Full Professor positions) documented, industry experience in a corporate, investments, or banking desirable
  • Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program and corporate training is expected
  • Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. Accounting, etc.) is a 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
  • 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
  • Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
  • Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred
  • Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
  • Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
Description of Benefits Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. Job Title: Associate 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
  • 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.
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
  • Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
  • 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. Job Title: Professor (Entrepreneurship) Location:Yola, Adamawa Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship The Goal of AUN
  • The goal of AUN is to train the future leaders of Africa and to serve as both a stimulus and agent of economic development throughout the region.
  • To that end, all students, regardless of academic specialization, will receive high-level training in information technology, entrepreneurship and in arts and sciences, all of which are the key to future sustainable development. AUN is committed to providing the skills and the leadership essential to advancing the continent's pressing social and economic challenges.
Summary of Position
  • The position will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective entrepreneurship courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Develop, market, and run targeted pro-bono and/or fee-for-service workshops for customers, micro-enterprises, and SMEs.
  • In addition S/he 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.
  • Areas of teaching emphasis include entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, microfinance, and development entrepreneurship.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in Entrepreneurship or Management with strong emphasis in Entrepreneurship or related business discipline is required
  • Significant (at least 5 years desired Associate and Professor positions) 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, sales management, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
  • Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred.
Description of Benefits
  • Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
  Job Title: Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship) Location:Yola, Adamawa Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship The Goal of AUN
  • The goal of AUN is to train the future leaders of Africa and to serve as both a stimulus and agent of economic development throughout the region.
  • To that end, all students, regardless of academic specialization, will receive high-level training in information technology, entrepreneurship and in arts and sciences, all of which are the key to future sustainable development. AUN is committed to providing the skills and the leadership essential to advancing the continent's pressing social and economic challenges.
Summary of Position
  • The position will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective entrepreneurship courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Areas of teaching emphasis include entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, microfinance, and development entrepreneurship.
  • Develop, market, and run targeted pro-bono and/or fee-for-service workshops for customers, micro-enterprises, and SMEs.
  • In addition S/he 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.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in Entrepreneurship or Management with strong emphasis in Entrepreneurship or related business discipline is required
  • Significant (at least 5 years desired Associate and Professor positions) 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, sales management, 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 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
  • Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
  • 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
  • Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred.
Description of Benefits
  • Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University
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.
  How to Apply Interetased and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: [email protected] before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 15th June, 2017.