Assistant Professor at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Loaction: Yola, Adamawa
Department:

• Finance
• Marketing

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
• 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
• 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.