Assistant Professor (Finance) at the American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruitng to fill the position below:  

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Finance)

Loaction: Yola, Adamawa
Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Summary of Position

• This position will teach both required and elective finance courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research is expected. 
• Areas of teaching emphasis include corporate finance, financial institutions, investments, and international finance.
• Applicants should be familiar or be comfortable using STATA and/or MATLAB in the classroom.
• In addition; S/he must exhibit a strong commitment and willingness to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.

Position Requirements

• PhD in Finance or related business discipline is required
• Significant (at least 5 years desired for Associate and Full Professor positions) documented, industry experience in a corporate, investments, or banking desirable
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program and corporate training is expected
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. Accounting, etc.) is a plus

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching adult learners
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
• Respect for students and a genuine interest in their learning
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues
• Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
• Proven experience and success in teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended technologies is preferred

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

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: [email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.