Adjunct Faculty – English Language at the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) Full Time

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – English Language

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• NUTM invites applications from highly qualified and dedicated individuals to join our faculty as Adjunct Faculty in English.
• The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and have a deep understanding of English language and linguistics.
• Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in English language, guiding students in developing language proficiency, and promoting effective communication skills. This position is part-time and offers flexibility in scheduling.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Course Development and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate courses in English Language, including language acquisition, phonetics, grammar, composition and communication skills.
• Design and implement effective lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments that align with the university’s curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Foster an interactive and engaging learning environment to enhance student’s language proficiency and critical thinking skills.
• Develop and update course materials, including textbooks, reading materials, and digital resources.
• Support students in developing effective writing skills, including academic, business, and creative writing.
• Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance language learning and classroom engagement.
• Mentorship and student evaluation
• Provide constructive feedback on student assignments, papers, and oral presentations to facilitate their linguistic development.

Research and Departmental Duties:

• Stay informed about current research and advancements in the field of English language teaching and linguistics.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development activities, and university committees as required.

Preferred Candidate

• A Master’s Degree in English Language, Linguistics, or a related field is required. A doctoral degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise and professional experience in English language teaching.
• Experience in teaching English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) is highly desirable.
• Strong command of English grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with language learning technologies and software.
• Ability to design and implement innovative teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Commitment to promoting language proficiency, effective communication skills, and intercultural competence.
• Research experience and publications in the field of English language teaching or linguistics would be an advantage.

What We Offer
To build Africa’s foremost world-class university, we need Africa’s most brilliant minds. Joining NUTM will offer:

• Vibrant work environment.
• Competitive benefit packages.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Access to a wide network of high-impact people.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.