Employment Adverts from 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. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent’s critical social and economic problems.

The University offers an American – style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. In ten years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other 

universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

Professor of Law/Dean

·         Job TypeFull Time

·         QualificationPhD/Fellowship  

·         Experience10 years

·         LocationAdamawa

·         Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial   Education / Teaching   Law / Legal  

Requirements for the position:

• A terminal Degree from a reputable University and call to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Minimum of ten years teaching and research experience garnered from a reputable university
• Must hold academic leadership position for a minimum of seven years 
• Verifiable evidence of academic publications in reputable journals.
• Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research.
• High commitment to academic integrity and excellence in addition to development and service.

Associate Professor of Law/Head of Department Public and International Law

·         Job TypeFull Time

·         QualificationPhD/Fellowship  

·         LocationAdamawa

·         Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial   Education / Teaching   Law / Legal  

Requirements for the position:

• A terminal Degree from a reputable University and call to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Minimum of ten years teaching and research experience garnered from a reputable university
• Must hold academic leadership position for a minimum of five years 
• Verifiable evidence of academic publications in reputable journals.
• Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research.

Associate Professor of Law/Head of Department Commercial Law

·         Job TypeFull Time

·         QualificationPhD/Fellowship  

·         Experience10 years

·         LocationAdamawa

·         Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial   Education / Teaching   Law / Legal  

Requirements for the position:

• A terminal Degree from a reputable University and call to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Minimum of ten years teaching and research experience garnered from a reputable university
• Must hold academic leadership position for a minimum of five years 
• Verifiable evidence of academic publications in reputable journals.
• Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research.
• High commitment to academic integrity and excellence in addition to development and service.

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references torecruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AUN is an equal-opportunity and non-discriminatory employer. Our strength lies in the multicultural community that exists within our campuses, where we strive to build a widely diverse workforce. The University is committed to boosting our distinct academic citadel by encouraging faculty membership representing all nationalities for equal employment opportunities.