American University of Nigeria (AUN) Recruitment Application Form Portal 2021 – American University of Nigeria (AUN) is recruiting into the available positions as outlined in this article. To apply successfully, kindly use the guidelines and steps provided to register. Kindly, read the qualifications to enable you apply for the one you are most qualified for.

American University of Nigeria (AUN) Recruitment Application Form Portal 2021

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2004 as Africa’s first Development University, its mission is to promote service learning and to educate leaders who will be prepared to tackle the development issues of Nigeria and Africa. The university offers an American-style education modeled after the curriculum of American universities, using the latest in internet technology and e-learning resources.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Associate Professor and Professor (Entrepreneurship)

Location: Yola Adamawa
Department: School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Reports to: Dean, SBE

Summary Of Position

• The position will be charged with the responsibility of teaching both required and elective entrepreneurship courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Areas of teaching emphasis include entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, international development, management, entrepreneurship in large organizations, microfinance, and development entrepreneurship.
• Develop, market, and run targeted pro-bono and/or fee-for-service workshops for customers, micro-enterprises, and SMEs.In addition S/he must exhibit a strong commitment and a willingness to engage students within and beyond the walls of the traditional classroom in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.

Requirements for the position

• PhD in Entrepreneurship or Management with strong emphasis in Entrepreneurship or related business discipline is required
• Significant (at least 5 years desired Associate and Professor positions) documented entrepreneurial experience in business a huge plus
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. marketing, sales management, international development, social and women empowerment, microfinance, etc.) is a plus
• Experience teaching classes via distance learning a big plus

Job Title: Associate Professor and Professor (IT & Computing)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
School: IT & Computing (SITC)
Reports to: Chair Computer Science, Information Systems & Software Engineering

Summary of the Position

• This position will teach and carry out research at graduate and undergraduate level in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Systems. In particular, we seek candidates who have demonstrable skills in research supervision at the doctoral level with evidence of research publication in leading Journals and Conferences in the domains of profession. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, community service, mentoring and collegiality is expected.

Requirements for the Position

• Hold a PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Information Technology Management or a closely related field
• Have a proven record of substantial academic publications in reputable research outlets such as journals and leading international conferences in the domain.
• Have a record of thesis/dissertation supervision at the Masters and Doctoral level with evidence of completion and successful supervision of students.
• Prior teaching experience in a graduate program and corporate training is expected
• Registration with national and international professional bodies in the core domain is a must
• Evidence of awards and recognitions, patents and copyrighted works is an advantage.
• Ability and experience teaching across disciplines (e.g. Computer science, software engineering, Information systems.) is a plus.
• Experience of American educational system is aplus.
• Experience in consulting, project design, execution and monitoring is required

Job Title: Associate / Professor (Communication & Multimedia Design)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: March 2021
Reports to: Dean of Arts and Sciences/CMD Program Chair

The Hiring Department:

• The School of Arts and Sciences is one of the largest academic units of the university, and home to six academic programs and more than a dozen major concentrations, including Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), English Literature & Languages, Petroleum Chemistry, Economics, Natural & Environmental Sciences, and Politics & International Studies. The successful candidate will work within the Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), which has four concentrations or degree tracks, namely: Journalism; Radio, Television, and Film; Multimedia Design; and Public Relations & Advertising (PRAD).
• We are particularly interested in candidates with strong academic and professional expertise in Multimedia Design, Radio, Television, and Film, and Public Relations & Advertising.

Details

• AUN is seeking a motivated Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor in Communication & Media Studies in the department of Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD) who will be responsible for and contribute towards preparing students to be applied, critical thinkers and problem solvers through innovative teaching, research, and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
• S/he will contribute to the department’s administration and work closely with the Chair and Dean of the school in formulating and implementing course structures that would translate to effective teaching and learning of courses in line with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria, while also carrying out and disseminating high quality research and community services.

Person Specification
Essential:

• PhD in Communication & Multimedia Designor related discipline.
• Expertise in one or more of the following broad areas as detailed items: a) New Media and Multimedia Design b) Film, and Radio, Television and Digital Broadcasting c) Public Relations and Advertising d) Journalism, Media and Communication Studies
• Experience of teaching new media/communication studies courses with practicum components at a reputable higher education.
• An outstanding record of teaching and experience in problem-centered approach to teaching and learning in higher education
• An outstanding record of research and publications in peer-reviewed journals as commensurate with career stage.
• Experience in American Style of higher education
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required. The right candidate must have a strong command of English language

Desirable:

• Experience of working in Africa
• Experience of using learning technologies and educational platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc
• Experience of curriculum development
• Experience of organizing conferences and workshops
• Experience of developing research proposals for externally funded projects

Job Title: Graphic Artist / Multimedia Design Specialist

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: March 2021
Department: School of Arts & Sciences
Reports to: CMD Program Chair/Dean
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

The Hiring Department

• The School of Arts and Sciences is one of the largest academic units of the university, and home to six academic programs and more than a dozen major concentrations, including Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), English Literature & Languages, Petroleum Chemistry, Economics, Natural & Environmental Sciences, and Politics & International Studies. The successful candidate will work within the Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), which has four concentrations or degree tracks, namely: Journalism; Radio, Television, and Film; Multimedia Design; and Public Relations & Advertising (PRAD).
• We are particularly interested in candidates with strong academic and professional expertise in Multimedia Design, Radio, Television, and Film, and Public Relations & Advertising.

Details

• AUN is seeking a motivated Graphic Artist and Multimedia Design Specialist who will be responsible for producing infographics, creative and technical illustrations, graphics and visual materials for academic and marketing purposes. The duties shall include but not limited to working closely with the technical team in Communications and Multimedia Design (CMD) program and Communications & PR Office to create and manipulate graphic images using graphic design software packages (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) within the AUN style guidelines.
• The position holder may be assigned teaching assistantship responsibilities to help guide Multimedia Design students with their practical graphic and multimedia design work. The incumbent shall also ensure the safety and security of equipment at the CMD Multimedia Design lab and studios and ensure that the usage of these labs and studios by students is in accordance with the University’s laboratory standard operating procedures. The position holder is also expected to contribute to the department’s administration and carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by Multimedia Design Course Instructors or Program Chair.

Qualifications, Experience and other Requirements for the position

• A good Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies or related field from recognized tertiary institution
• Three to five years post NYSC experience in Graphic Design, preferably on multimedia infographics and/or technical illustration/graphics
• Strong visual communicator with a sharp sense of design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow strict AUN brand guidelines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with careful attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines
• Self-motivated, organized, and accountable
• Ability to meet quick deadlines
• Strong experience of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of Mac packages
• Ability to take direction and work with a team by taking constructive feedback and inputs and successfully implementing same into the final visual solution
• An every-day passion to design creative and compelling visual communication solutions
• Strong design portfolio

Other Requirements/Abilities for the position:

• Ability to use Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to use Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to use Adobe in Design
• Ability to use Microsoft SharePoint
• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to use Microsoft Visio Pages

Job Title: Television and Multimedia Studios Custodian

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

The Hiring Department

• The School of Arts and Sciences is one of the largest academic units of the university, and home to six academic programs and more than a dozen major concentrations, including Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), English Literature & Languages, Petroleum Chemistry, Economics, Natural & Environmental Sciences, and Politics & International Studies. The successful candidate will work within the Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD), which has four concentrations or degree tracks, namely: Journalism; Radio, Television, and Film; Multimedia Design; and Public Relations & Advertising (PRAD).
• We are particularly interested in candidates with strong academic and professional expertise in Multimedia Design, Radio, Television, and Film, and Public Relations & Advertising.

Details

• AUN is seeking a motivated Radio, Television and Multimedia Studios Custodian who will have custodial responsibilities for all the equipment and facilities in the radio, television and multimedia design studios of its Communication and Multimedia Design (CMD) program. The position holder will keep up to date records and inventory of all equipment and facilities in the studios, and monitor their use by faculty, staff and students at all times. The incumbent shall also ensure the safety and security of equipment at each of the facilities and ensure that the usage of the facilities by students, faculty and staff is in accordance with the University’s laboratory standard operating procedures. The position holder is also expected to carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by Multimedia Design Course Instructors or Program Chair.

Qualifications, Experience and other Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree/HND or National Diploma (ND) in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Electronics, or related subjects
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar capacity or related responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with careful attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging environment
• Self-motivated, accountable, and high level of personal and professional integrity
• Strong experience of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop
• Strong knowledge and experience of using MS Excel

How to Apply for American University of Nigeria (AUN) Recruitment 2020/2021

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application electronically to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng and copy the Provost Office at provost@aun.edu.ng using the “Job Title” as subject of the email

Closing Date for American University of Nigeria (AUN) Recruitment 2020/2021

Application Deadline is 25th January, 2021

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