The American University of Nigeria is looking for a candidate for appointment as Dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship to provide strategic leadership and management in the academic and operational development of the School.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the School provides academic leadership and operational management for the School consistent with the University’s mission, strategic direction, and identity as an entrepreneurial and development-oriented higher education institution. The Dean plays a critical role in supporting program innovation and improving student experience aligned to the needs of business, and development needs of the nation, and is a critical interface for collaborative ventures with other segments of the University, industry partners, and international organizations on shared goals. The Dean plays a vital role in enabling research across the key domains of all academic business areas supporting a vibrant academic culture.

Motivating and communicating effectively with faculty members, staff, students and external stakeholders are vital aspects of this role, as well as contributing to the successful development, learning, professional accreditation, and employment outcomes of students.

The Candidate:

Applications are encouraged from ardent, enthusiastic, and engaging business academics with proven records in academic management at senior levels and delivering impactful academic leadership in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, professional activities, liberal arts education, and community engagement.  The position also requires demonstrable ability to clearly articulate the School’s vision and mission to stakeholders, including the students, faculty, alumni, and external funding agencies; and experience in innovative course and program design and review.  

Applicants should have a doctorate degree from internationally-recognized, accredited university. Applicants should also ideally have at least 5 (five) years of senior level administrative experience at an Educational institute. A strong commitment to development, an understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners, and a distinguished record of achievements in scholarship and service are also required. The Dean would normally be expected to be at least an Associate Professor with substantial academic experience.

Candidates who have experience working on business and entrepreneurship development projects are encouraged to apply as well as experience supervising and participating in funded projects.

The University is committed to an agenda of excellence and provides an atmosphere where faculty are welcomed and safe, and treasured through development, recognition, and involvement. 

Requirements

• Doctoral level or other terminal professional degree required from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 – 4 years’ experience as a Dean is a desirable.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to build effective institutional partnerships.
• Proven administrative experience, professional integrity, and strong team-building skills.
• Demonstrable ability to clearly articulate the School’s vision and mission to stakeholders, including the students, faculty, alumni, and external funding agencies.