Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Information System) at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) Full Time

Job Title: Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor (Information System)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Information Systems
Expected Start Date: January 2023

Job Description & Responsibilities

• AUN is seeking a motivated Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Information Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
• The candidate will contribute to preparing students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. S/he will work closely with the Chair of the Information Systems Program and the Dean of the School of IT and Computing to deliver effective teaching and learning in line with the program philosophy and the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria. In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will also mentor students and contribute to the department’s administration and scholarly work by carrying out and disseminating high-quality research.
• The post holder will teach courses including advanced courses related to his or her area of expertise.
• The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification (Essential)

• The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related discipline and an established record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; possess a strong record of academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage; have a strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in teaching Information Systems courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education institution
• An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with their career stage.
• Experience in developing and delivering a problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Publication in relevant peer-reviewed (Scopus-indexed) outlets.

Person Specification (Desirable)

• Experience working in Africa
• Experience in curriculum development
• Record of applying for and obtaining research grants
• Experience in organizing conferences and workshops
• Experience in the American style of higher education

Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
Open until position is filled.

Interview Date
To Be Determined.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Names and Contact information of three referees to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: For informal inquiries, contact Dean Patrick Fay at: [email protected].