Professor of Petroleum Chemistry at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Job Purpose

• Develop, prepare and deliver teaching in Petroleum Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemistry  courses, modules, to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct research and publish papers in rigorous peer-reviewed journals.
• Promote the department’s research and scholarly activities by presenting research findings in seminars and conferences.
• Supervise research projects.
• Tutor and mentor students.
• Lead or be part of other committees aimed at promoting research, curriculum development, staff welfare etc.
• Contribute to AUN’s community service and development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Person Specification

• PhD in Petroleum Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemistry
• An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in problem centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed chemistry journals.
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects.
• Proven ability to lead and manage the department or other committee in the university.
• Proven ability to lead a department or school postgraduate committee.

Other Requirements/Abilities for the Position

• Experience in graduate program teaching and research supervision.
• Experience of working in Africa.
• Experience of curriculum development.
• Experience of organizing conferences and workshops.
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects.