Job Vacancy at The American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Department: School of Arts & Sciences
 
Summary of position:
The Instructor of Ecology & Conservation Biology will be responsible for teaching and supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom. She/He shall work closely with the Dean in formulating and implementing course structure that would translate to effective teaching and learning in the AUN School of Arts and Science in line with its development philosophy.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching: The successful candidate will be a member of faculty and will teach courses in the Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences and in General Education.
Research: Undertaking research and implement projects in environmental conservation (broadly defined)
Community Service: Contributing to AUN’s community service and development activities
Academic Advising: Providing a minimum of six hours a week of academic advising to students
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: Attending meetings of the faculty and any all-college meetings called by AUN administration.
Course Development: Working directly with the Program Chair and/or Dean to develop new courses
Other duties as assigned by the Dean and or Program Chair.

Essential Attributes:

• A Masters Degree in Conservation Biology or (or a related discipline) from a reputable University
• Two years of teaching and/or research experience
• Knowledge of relevant VLE technologies
• Excellent knowledge of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research
• Cognate experience of managing environmental conservation or sustainability projects.
• A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.
• An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners

Desirable (additional) Attributes

• Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world.
• Commitment to development
• An emerging record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals commensurate with career stage.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for  teaching
• Experience of academic or project work on development

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