Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Opening Date: November 25, 2024
Closing Date: Opened until position is filled
Number of Opening(s): Four (4)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship will be responsible for teaching and supporting students learning both inside and outside the classroom. She/he shall work closely with the Departmental Chair and Dean of the school in formulating and implementing course structure that would translate to effective teaching and learning in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship and also engage students with other resource assignments as prescribed in the policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching: The primary responsibility of a faculty member is for teaching and for supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
- Class Attendance: Faculty members should make clear that students are expected to attend class and complete required assignments.
- Academic Advising: Shall advise students and also be available to assist students throughout the semester.
- 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: Full-time faculty members are expected to attend meetings of the faculty and any all-college meetings called by AUN administration.
- Research: Faculty members are to engage in research activities that will promote self-development and the University
- Community Service: Faculty are to contribute to AUN community service and development activities
- Work directly with the departmental head/Dean to develop the annual courses
- Perform Other duties as assigned by the Dean/Chair
Requirements for the position:
- Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship/ Business Administration/ Management or related business discipline with strong emphasis in Entrepreneurship from a reputable tertiary institution.
- Minimum of five years' post-secondary experience teaching entrepreneurship courses. Significant entrepreneurial experience in business is a huge plus.
- Must possess verifiable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable conferences and journals
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of classroom and teaching
- Should be proficient in use of ICT/online tools and e-resources for teaching and research. Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. marketing, international business, social and women empowerment, microfinance, etc.) is a plus
Other requirements, abilities for the position:
- Appropriate academic credentials, as well as successful post-secondary teaching experience.
- Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world is a plus.
- A strong commitment to development
- An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners
- A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.
Description of Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters, teaching statement, research statement and contact information of three references to
AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at www.aun.edu.ng