Graduate Job Opportunity at The American University of Nigeria (AUN)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The position is primarily responsible for teaching Cisco Academy Courses (Specifically including ITE & CCNA) & Basic ICT courses.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

• Responsible for providing quality instruction to students in classroom and laboratory settings
• Create, review, maintain and provide input to the course curriculum to ensure that it is on par with international standards
• Prepare and maintain all relevant teaching materials
• Prepare, administer and mark assessments to evaluate students' progress
• Prepare students to sit for certification exams if applicable
• Developing student skills through personal involvement & problem solving
• Ensure that the course documentation for all the Cisco Academy course offerings are up to date
• Perform relevant administrative duties relating to the responsibilities of an Instructor

Academy Management:

• Assist the AUN Cisco Academy Manager with Curriculum Lead & Main Contact responsibilities as per the Cisco Academy guidelines
• Assist the AUN Cisco Academy Manager with the support to all Academies in the AUN Academy tree – including maintaining the AUN Cisco Academy Instructor Facebook page
• Deliver Training-of-Trainers as required to ensure that the ACIT and other academies in the support tree are equipped to deliver all curriculum required and maintain the required status in the Program.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements for the position:

• Must possess at least an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 years’ experience as a Cisco Academy instructor
• Experience in Cisco Academy management will be an added advantage
• A current CCNA industry certification will be an added advantage, but must be obtained within 6-9 months otherwise.
• Be certified as a Cisco Academy Trainer-of-Trainers in at least ITE & CCNA, or commit to obtain this certification within 9-12 months, and maintain this certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to lead, motivate and monitor an instructor team to achieve set goals and targets.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
• Proficient in ICT skills, including MS Office, Internet and e-mail, and other relevant applications and systems as used by the AUN and Department
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.