Associate Professor / Reader Job Vacancies at Nigeria French Language Village

The Nigeria French Language Village is Nigeria's Inter-university Centre for French studies, established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cater primarily for undergraduate students of French in tertiary Institutions. It is an autonomous institution operating under the ambit of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Applications are hereby Invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under listed positions.

Job Position: Associate Professor / Reader

    (a) Francophone and African Literature (CONUASS 6)
    (b) Linguistics in French/Applied linguistics in French - (CONUASS 6)


Requirements & Qualification

• Exceptional teaching ability
• Ability to initiate and supervise research
• Adequate experience Including where applicable, membership of relevant professional bodies
• Outstanding research/scholarly publications (15)
• Administrative ability and competence
• Evidence of leadership In research and post graduate supervision.
• Candidate should possess at least a good BA degree French/French Linguistics with a minimum of 2nd class (Lower)
• A Master's degree in Francophone literature; linguistics/ Applied linguistics
• A Ph.D in African literature; linguistics/Applied Linguistics in French.
• Must have not less than nine (9) years cognate experience in the University or a similar educational environment.
• Must have experience of ample publications in recognised journals and ability to lead research

Basic Competence Required for the Position
It is for be noted  of the position above the ideal candidate must be someone with the following relevant skills and competences:

• Good team player  able to effectively coordinate too activities of a depal1rnent
• Excellent communication skins,
• Good interpersonal relations skills,
• Ability to work with limited supervision,
• Ability to coordinate diverse but relevant activities and projects,
• Ability to work under pressure,
• Good presentation and advocacy skills,
• Good internet skills,
• Good knowledge of ICT software e.g. Microsoft office package,
• Proven professional competence and enviable administrative pedigree.
• The candidate must be diligent, forthright but diplomatic,
• Ability to Initiate proactive policies geared at propelling the French Village forward. 

Application Deadline
25th January, 2011

Method of Application
Application letters with photocopies of relevant supporting documents should be submitted in ten (10) copies along with ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

1. Name in full
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. Home address
4. Present Postal Address and phone No.
5. Nationality at birth
6. Present Nationality
7. State of origin
8. Marital status
9. Number and ages of children
10. Academic and Professional qualifications.
11. Working experience (up to present status, grade and salary, photocopy of last pay slips should be attached)
12. Proposed date of availability for duties, If appointed

Applications with supporting documents are to be sent by registered post or handed directly to:

The Registrar
Nigeria French Language Village
P. M. B. 1011, Ajara  Badagry,
Lagos State.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interview

Signed:
Remi Fatunwase Esq.
Registrar & Secretary to Council.