Visiting Professors / Sabbatical Appointments (One-Year Tenure) at James Hope University

James Hope University, Lagos, is a premier postgraduate institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business leaders, industry professionals, and high intellectual achievers. We offer cutting-edge programs and world-class facilities, providing our students with an unparalleled learning experience.

Applications are invited from distinguished scholars, industry experts, and academic leaders to fill the position below:

Job Title: Visiting Professor / Sabbatical Appointments

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary (One-Year Tenure)

Job Summary

• James Hope University (JHU), Lagos, Nigeria, invites applications from distinguished scholars, industry experts, and academic leaders for Visiting Professor and/or Sabbatical positions across its postgraduate and executive education programs. These appointments are for a fixed term of one (1) academic year, commencing in the upcoming academic session, but may be immediate depending on availability
• As a fast-rising, globally oriented institution, JHU is committed to advancing cutting-edge research, practice-oriented teaching, and transformative leadership development in Africa and beyond.
• The University hosts a vibrant academic community with strong industry linkages and a clear ambition to become a world-class hub for business, finance, and development studies by 2030.

Our Vison

• James Hope University aspires to endow generations of graduates with top-notch transformative education, to enable innovations and discoveries, propel the knowledge economy, and shape a better world.

Our Mission

• The mission of James Hope University is to educate and inspire men and women to excel in every aspect of life, and to exert lasting positive impacts on the world.

Availalable Programmes & Specializations
Finance Programme (M.Sc. Finance):
We seek scholars with expertise in:

• Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
• Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Risk Management and Financial Engineering
• Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing
• Banking, Financial Intermediation, and Regulation
• Global Finance and International Payment System
• Credit Risk management and lending Practice.

Economic Development & Policy Analysis:
Candidates should demonstrate strong research and policy engagement in:

• Development Economics (with emerging markets focus)
• Public Sector Economics and Fiscal Policy
• Debt Sustainability and Macroeconomic Stability
• Climate Finance and Green Growth
• Inclusive Growth and Financial Inclusion
• Mathematical economics and Financial/econometric modeling.

Innovation, Intrapreneurship & Entrepreneurship:
We welcome applicants with specialization in:

• Innovation Systems and Strategy
• Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship)
• Startup Ecosystems and Venture Development
• Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation
• SME Development and Scaling Strategies.

FinTech & Analytics:
Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in:

• Financial Technology (FinTech) and Digital Banking
• Data Analytics or Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning in Finance
• Blockchain and Digital Assets
• Quantitative Methods and Financial Modelling
• Big Data Applications in Business and Economics.

MBA Programme (General Management & Leadership):
We seek experienced faculty and practitioners in:

• Strategic Management and Competitive Strategy
• Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Strategy and Digital Marketing
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Employment relations and Human Resources Management.

Role Expectations
Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Deliver high-impact teaching at postgraduate and executive levels
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme innovation
• Engage in collaborative research and publications in top-tier journals
• Mentor students and junior faculty
• Participate in industry engagement, policy dialogue, and thought leadership.

Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline from a reputable institution
• Minimum of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor rank (or equivalent industry experience for practitioners)
• Strong research profile with publications in reputable journals (ABS-ranked journals preferred)
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the postgraduate level
• International exposure and academic collaboration experience are highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive visiting/sabbatical remuneration package
• Access to a dynamic academic and research environment
• Opportunities for industry collaboration and policy impact
• Platform to contribute to Africa’s development and global academic discourse.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications in a single consolidated PDF document to: registrar@jhu.edu.ng copying: hr@jhu.edu.ng using “Visiting Lecturer / Professor Application – [Programme Name] – [Applicant Name]” as the subject of the email.

Applications should contain:

• Cover Letter (clearly stating programme of interest and specialization)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) - including publications, teaching experience, and professional achievements
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (max. 2 pages)
• Statement of Research Interests and Ongoing Work
• Three (2) Academic References (with contact details)
• Evidence of recent publications (top 3 most relevant works).