Associate Professor/Reader (Francophone and African Literature)
The Nigeria French Language Village is Nigeria’s inter-university Centre for French studies, established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cater primarily for undergraduate students of French in tertiary institutions. It is an autonomous institution operating under the ambit of the National universities Commission (NUC)
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below.
Position: Associate Professor/Reader
(Francophone and African Literature) – Connuass 06
Requirement and Qualification
* Exceptional teaching ability
* Ability to initiate and supervise research
* Adequate experience including, where applicable, membership of relevant professional bodies
* Outstanding research/scholarly publication (15)
* Administrative ability and competence
* Evidence of leadership in research and Postgraduate supervision
* Candidate should possess at least a good B.A. degree in French/French Linguistics with a minimum of 2nd class (Lower)
* A Master’s degree in Francophone literature, Linguistics/Applied linguistics
* A Ph.D in African literature, linguistics/Applied linguistics in French
* Must have not less than nine (9) years cognate experience in the University or a similar educational environment
* Must have experience of ample publications in recognized journals and ability to lead research.
Basic Competence Requirement for all Positions
* It is to be noted that for any of the positions above the ideal candidate must be someone with the following relevant skills and competences.
* Good team player able to effectively co-ordinate the activities of adepartment
* Excellent communication skills
* Good interpersonal relations skills
* Ability to work with limited supervision,
* Ability to co-ordinate diverse but relevant activities and projects,
* Ability to work under pressure,
* Good presentation and advocacy skills,
* Good internet skills,
* Good knowledge of ICT software eg Microsoft office package,
* Proven professional competence and enviable administrative pedigree
* The candidate must be diligent forthright but diplomatic,
* Ability4 to initiate proactive policies geared at propelling the French Village forward.
Method of Application
* Application letters with photocopies of relevant supporting documents should be
* submitted in ten (10) copies along with ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum
* Vitae containing the following information.
* Name in full
* Place and Date of Birth
* Home Address
* Present Postal Address and phone No,
* Nationality at birth
* Present Nationality
* State of origin
* Marital status
* Number and ages of children
* Academic and Professional qualifications.
* Working experience (up to present status, grade and Salary, photocopy of last pay slips should be attached) Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed
Applications with supporting documents are to be sent by registered post or handed directly to:
The Registrar
Nigeria French Language Village
P.M.B 1011, Ajara-Badagy
Lagos State.
Closing Date
Interested applicants should apply on or before 25th January, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
More information here.
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