PROFESSOR AND DEAN, AUN SCHOOL OF LAW

at  American University of Nigeria

Title: PROFESSOR AND DEAN, AUN SCHOOL OF LAW
Department: AUN School of Law
Opening Date: July 1, 2024
Closing Date: Opened until position is filled

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Professor of and Dean, AUN school of Law is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and leads faculty and staff of the School. The Dean has both the authority and responsibility in planning, securing resources, implementing and evaluating activities related to academic operations, research, service and student care programs. The Dean is responsible for long-range planning, academic leadership, curricula, budgets, personnel matters, representation of the School both inside and outside the University, and the promotion of its national and international reputation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Must have a terminal degree in law from a reputable University
Must have a minimum of ten years of teaching & research experience garnered at a reputable University
Must have held academic leadership positions for a minimum of seven years
Must present verifiable evidence of academic publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally
Must be proficient in use of ICT tools and e-resources for teaching and research

OTHER REQUIREMENTS, ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION:

A strong commitment to development
An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners
Initiative, energy and creativity
Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to read, analyse and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, faculty, staff, students, and members of the profession and other business entities.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels, ranging from children to members of boards of director and legislators
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve problems and plan initiatives
A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity
Strong managerial, decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills

DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters, teaching statement, research statement and contact information of three references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at www.americanuniversitynigeria.or

Oversees the overall operation of his unit, so that each unit and program area maintain consistently high standards
Works collegially with conveners and unit faculty to ensure collaboration and successful implementation of unit mission
Prepares reports, plans, and analyses to document and advance unit activities, initiatives and development
Actively represents the unit and the university to students, parents, professional organizations, articulation partners and other relevant constituencies
Supervises conveners in the construction of timely class schedules based on student needs and institutional resources including advisement and registration
Develops new curriculum and reviews and revises existing curriculum with conveners and unit faculty, considering student needs and available resources
Supervises program reviews and also ensures successful accreditation and facilitates activities at the unit level
Ensures documented unit, program, and course assessment through development of learning objectives, appropriate strategies, and feedback to ensure academic excellence and integrity of programs
Mediates between students, faculty and parents in legal and appropriate ways
Facilitates the resolution of disagreement or conflict between faculty and students
Represents the School both internally to the University and externally to the various stakeholders
Develops, articulates, and presents the vision for the unit; translates this vision into strategic goals by developing a unit assessment plan related to university mission and strategic planning objectives
Provides curricular leadership in relation to university-wide goals by initiating, sustaining, delivering, or eliminating academic programs and school core curricula in accordance with strategic planning goals
Develops long-range staffing plans to include new faculty hires, retirements, and adequate support staff that are aligned with program delivery, enrolment, and market projections
Supervises the administration of and ensures the academic quality of Study Abroad and other special programs, facilities, centers, or institutes assigned to the school.
Responsible for human resource management of unit faculty and staff
Evaluates department chairpersons in consultation with department faculty and staff
Evaluates overall departmental productivity in instruction, research, and service responsibility
Recommends appointment of appropriately qualified faculty and staff
Renders timely, professional judgment on periodic evaluations, re-appointments, tenure and promotion
Responsible for all fiscal matters at unit level
Plans for, requests, and disburses operational, travel, and other funds legally, responsibly and fairly within given budget limitations.
Participates in university-wide strategic planning activities, especially as related to academic matters
Develops/reviews academic policies and may recommend on all-university policies and procedures
Actively participates in Deans Council meetings, initiatives, and activities.
Collaborates with Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, and Administration and Finance Divisions and their various offices for unit-alignment with all-university goals and activities
Supervises associate/regional professors, department chairs, and Dean’s office staff
Leads the faculty in developing the vision and inspiring others to accept and extend the Vision for the School
Leads the faculty in strategic planning activities to further the School’s mission in teaching, research, service and student care
Monitors the progress towards the School’s strategic plan, leading the faculty and/or administrators to adjust the plan as needed and appropriate
Implement, monitor and adjust programmatic activities to accomplish the policies established by the faculty relative to the delivery and evaluation of the professional curriculum
With input from the administrative team and accrediting bodies, establishes the organizational structure of the School to best achieve the strategic plan
Approves the promotion and tenure guidelines as developed by the various departments’ faculty members, considering the Regents Rules and Institutional policies and procedures
Provides recommendations on the continued employment, promotion and tenure of the School’s faculty, based on the promotion and tenure guidelines and considering the recommendations of the various faculty committees and departments’ chairs
Develops, monitors, and adjusts an annual budget of appropriated and non-appropriated funds, linked to the strategic plan of the School and university
On the recommendation of the Student Affairs Committee, admits applicants to the Student Body, places students on academic probation, and/or suspends students from the School
Serves as the School’s final arbitrator of student, faculty and staff disputes
Coordinates the Dean’s Advisory Council and the Dean’s Student Advisory Council