Assistant/Associate/Professor (Communication and Multimedia Design) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola
Department: School of Arts and Science

Job Description

• The University offers an American - style education modeled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment.
• The position is a multi-national one, which is open to both National and Non-national.

Summary of Position

• The Assistant/Associate/Professor will be responsible for teaching, research and community service as may be requested by the Provost and Dean, SAS.
• S/he contributes to preparing students to be applied and practical, critical thinkers, problem solvers and effective communicators.
• The position is expected to engage in applied, integrative and pedagogical scholarship. Also, to engage in research that furthers the objectives of the School and the University.
• A faculty member in the Arts and Sciences commits to student learning in a learning-centered college that values active learning, establishing and measuring observable student outcomes, and maintaining discipline currency.
• An Arts & Sciences faculty member is also committed to college service and academic advising. S/he will also report directly to the Chair of the department.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Teaching: The primary responsibility of a faculty member is for teaching and for supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Class Attendance: Faculty members should make clear that students are expected to attend class and complete required assignments.
• Academic Advising: Available to assist students throughout the semester.
• 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

• Must have a terminal degree in law from a reputable University
• Must have a minimum of ten years of post-secondary teaching & research experience garnered at a reputable University
• Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research
• Must have a significant scholarship, distinguishes service (advising, department, school, university, and/or community).
• Must possess verifiable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Applicants are expected to have the appropriate academic credentials (US terminal degree PhD), as well as successful U.S. post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world is a plus.
• A strong commitment to development
• An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners
• Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world.
• A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.