Assistant Professor II / Lecturer II (Information Technology & Computing)

Job Title: Assistant Professor II / Lecturer II (Information Technology & Computing)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: School of Information Technology & Computing

Job Summary

• The Assistant Professor II/Lecturer II, American University of Nigeria School of Information Technology and Computing will be responsible for teaching, research and community service as may be requested by the Dean.
• S/he contributes to preparing students to be applied and practical, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• S/He shall work closely with the Dean of the school in formulating and implementing course structure that would translate to effective teaching and learning of the subject matter in accordance the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: The primary responsibility of a faculty member is for teaching and for supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Class Attendance: Faculty members should make clear that students are expected to attend class and complete required assignments.
• Academic Advising: Available to assist students throughout the semester.
• Department/Schools Meetings: Attending meetings on a regular basis and as necessary to facilitate communication and to accomplish the work required for the smooth operation of the department and school.
• Attendance at Academic Functions: Full-time faculty members are expected to attend meetings of the faculty and any all-college meetings called by AUN administration.
• Research: Faculty members are to engage in research activities that will promote self-development and the University
• Community Service: Faculty are to contribute to AUN community service and development activities

Requirements for the position

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• Teaching assistantship, postdoctoral training, research assistantship, professional certifications, or relevant industry experience will be considered an added advantage.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly publication.
• Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research
• Must possess verifiable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals

Description of Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following application materials: a detailed résumé, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, and the contact information of three professional referees. Applications should be sent via email to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng and a carbon copy to: provost@aun.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.