Associate/Full Professor of Law (International Law, Property and Business Law) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The ideal candidate for these positions must be a skilled teacher, clinical supervisor and an experienced attorney in the areas of international law and property and business law. The successful candidate will display excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of lawyering and teaching methods and outstanding lawyering skills. In addition to clinical supervision, the position is responsible for teaching outside the clinics, subject to the needs of AUN.

Candidates must hold a terminal doctoral degree in law from an accredited University, Bar membership in Nigeria with at least 6 years’ experience of post-doctoral teaching experience.

• The ideal candidates will have some experience in legal practice, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in ICT, a strong commitment to legal scholarship, and a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of lawyering. Some exposure to the US or comparable legal system or law school system will be an added advantage.
• The position will require the publication of high-quality legal scholarship and effective participation in law faculty committees, the AUN law clinic, the AUN Moot Court and the AUN Access to Justice Programs
• Candidates with strong professional connections to the Nigerian Bar and Legal Community who can mentor students and promote externship and career opportunities for them will be viewed favourably.