Assistant/Associate Professor (Operations Management) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective operations and management science courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of teaching emphasis include operations and supply chain management, management science, business analytics, decision analysis, and decision modelling, JIT. In addition, S/he must be able to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom and also be comfortable using business analytics and decision analysis and modelling tools and technologies in the classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract
• 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
• Meet with the Dean or Program Chair as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development)
• Submit an annual performance review

Requirements for the position:

• PhD in Operations Management with sub-field of business analytics or information systems or related discipline is required
• Master’s Degree or MBA with a concentration in Operations, Quantitative Analysis, and Technology very desirable
• Significant post-secondary teaching experience, promising scholarship and  teaching  operations management  courses is desirable
• Significant (5 years desired) documented operations management experience a huge plus
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines is a plus
• Demonstrated strengths in business analytics technologies 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 and the use of technology.
• Respect for students and a genuine interest in their learning
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information
• 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