Professor of Petroleum Chemistry at 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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professor of Petroleum Chemistry

Location: Adamawa
Expected Starting Date: TBD during interview

Job Purpose

• Develop, prepare and deliver teaching in Petroleum Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemistry courses, and modules, to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct research and publish papers in rigorous peer-reviewed journals.
• Promote the department’s research and scholarly activities by presenting research findings in seminars and conferences.
• Supervise research projects.
• Tutor and mentor students.
• Lead or be part of other committees aimed at promoting research, curriculum development, staff welfare etc.
• Contribute to AUN’s community service and development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Person Specification

• PhD in Petroleum Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemistry
• An outstanding teaching and research record commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in problem-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed chemistry journals.
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects.
• Proven ability to lead and manage the department or other committee in the university.
• Proven ability to lead a department or school postgraduate committee.

Other Requirements / Abilities for the Position:

• Experience in graduate program teaching and research supervision.
• Experience of working in Africa.
• Experience of curriculum development.
• Experience of organizing conferences and workshops.
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects.

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

Application Closing Date
Ongoing (Open until position is filled)