Educational Job 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. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent’s critical social and economic problems.

The University offers an American – style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. In ten years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

French Teacher

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for a French Teacher. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Department: AUN Elementary School
Opening Date: 14^th September, 2015
Closing Date: 18^th September, 2015

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet the requirements of the curriculum/syllabus program in accordance to the guidelines of the University.


• Teach Art and Music to children ages 2-12.


• Use of appropriate teaching style, material/equipment to strengthen the learning process of the pupils.


• Provide pupils with appropriate learning activities to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.


• Establish effective teacher – pupil, teacher – parents’ relationship and communicate with parents to discuss pupil’s growth and interpret school program.


• Evaluate each pupil’s performance in terms of academic and social growth.


• Prepare reports on pupils as required by the administration.


• Maintains professional competence by personal growth.

Position Requirements:

• B.ED OR BA in French, PGDE preferred.


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language and French Language.


• 5 years of experience in teaching French in a multi-cultural environment.


• Must be computer literate.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to be a Role model.


• Experience teaching young children.


• Passion for teaching and love for children.


• Ability to create a healthy classroom environment.

Description of Benefits:

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

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to recruitment@aun.edu.ngbefore the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.