Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law and HOD, Private & Business Law 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.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking an exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate for academic position below:

Job Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Law and HOD, Private & Business Law

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: School of Law

Job Description

• The School of Law of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), located in Yola, Adamawa State of Nigeria, is seeking an exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate for academic position at the level of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor of Law, to teach required law courses in private,  commercial and corporate; labor and real estate law, among others.
• The position is full-time contract-based and will commence November 1, 2017 or as may be agreed.

Summary of Position

• The person for this position must be a skilled teacher, clinical supervisor and an experienced attorney in the areas of private and business law.
• The successful candidate will display excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of lawyering and teaching methods and outstanding lawyering skills.
• In addition to clinical supervision, the position is responsible for teaching outside the clinics, subject to the needs of AUN.
• This position will also require the publication of high-quality legal scholarship and effective participation in law faculty committees, the AUN law clinic, the AUN Moot Court and the AUN Access to Justice Programs.
• Furthermore, as head of the AUN law clinic, the position will oversee all aspects of clinical education, management, including curriculum design and client intake.
• Candidates with strong professional connections to the Nigerian Bar and legal community who can mentor students and promote externship and career opportunities for them will be viewed favorably.

Requirements for the Position

• Candidates must hold a terminal doctoral degree in law from an accredited University and Bar membership in Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate will have some experience in legal practice, excellent written and oral communications skills, proficiency in ICT, a strong commitment to legal scholarship, and a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of lawyering.
• Exposure to the US or comparable legal or law school systems will be an advantage.
• The AUN School of Law is a private, not-for-profit institution, with a strong commitment to public interest, practical and clinical education, and advancing social justice through the law.

Description of Benefits
Salary is commensurate with applicant’s qualifications and experience and conform to the existing conditions of employment at AUN.

Application Closing Date
14th September 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letters highlighting their qualifications and teaching interests, resume, a writing sample (preferably a peer-reviewed publication), and a list of references to: [email protected] Or [email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.