GRADUATE WRITING CENTRE TEACHERS 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 positions for its planned Law Program.

AUN is seeking for a Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative Assistant. This position is a local one and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Writing Centre Teacher

Location: Adamawa
Department: School of Arts and Science

Summary of Position 

• Instructors are responsible for teaching and improving students’ English language levels (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Improving English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of AUN students.
• Working in conjunction with the Writing Center to better cater to student population.
• Preparing students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Developing a curriculum for English that takes an overall approach to English study.

Requirements for the Position

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 1-2 year(s) minimum experience teaching English writing and reading
• Strong English grammar and reading skills

Strong critical thinking skills

• Demonstrate skills in using Microsoft Office Packages
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances at workplace

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position

• Flexibility to adjusting to new situations and/or changes
• Passion for the English language and teaching
• Proactivity in the work environment
• Working efficiently and continuously with a positive attitude.
• Highly developed communication skills
• Ability to meet set deadlines
• Flexibility with time as completing certain tasks might involve working overtime.
• Good organizing skills
• Wants to learn
• A good work ethic

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline Date
31st July, 2015.