Assistant/Associate Professor (Finance and Accounting) at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The Institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University, and is in the process of setting up a Faculty of Law. In furtherance of regulatory requirements, the University invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill position for its planned Law Program.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Finance and Accounting)

Location: Adamawa
Department: School of Business 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.

Detailed Listing OF Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Use the established learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress
• Attend classes regularly and on time (except for online pedagogy elements)
• Be available for student consultation through office hours or scheduled appointments or by phone or email
• Maintain records of enrolment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by established deadlines
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery
• Revise and update course content as needed
• Attend one or more orientation sessions to become familiar with the University’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system
• Meet with the Dean or Program Chair as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development)
• Submit an annual performance review.

Requirements for the Position

• PhD in Finance or related business discipline is required
• Master's Degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA with a concentration in Finance/Accounting; CA, CPA, CFA, CFP, CTP, CLU desirable
• Significant post-secondary teaching experience, promising scholarship and teaching finance courses is desirable
• Significant (5 years desired) documented, industry experience in a corporate, investments, or banking desirable
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. economics, 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
31st July, 2015

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.