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 under listed positions.
JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / READER
(a) Francophone and African Literature (CONUASS (6)
(b) Linguistics in French/Applied linguistics in French (CONUASS (6))
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 publications (15)
- Administrative ability and competence
- Evidence of leadership In research and post graduate supervision.
- Candidate should possess at least a good BA degree French/French Linguistics with a minimum of 2nd c1ass (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 recognised journals and ability to lead research
BASIC COMPETENCE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
It is for be noted that for any of the positions above the ideal candidate must be someone with too following relevant skills and competences
- Good team player – able to effectively co-ordinate too activities of a depal1rnent
- Excellent communication skins,
- 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 e.g. Microsoft office package,
- Proven professional competence and enviable administrative pedigree.
- The candidate must be diligent, forthright but diplomatic,
- Ability 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:
i. Name in full
ii. Place and Date of Birth
iii. Home address
iv. Present Postal Address and phone No.
v. Nationality at birth
vi. Present Nationality
vii. State of origin
viii. Marital status
ix. Number and ages of children
x. Academic and Professional qualifications.
xi. Working experience (up to present status, grade and salary, photocopy of last pay slips should be attached)
xii. 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 Badagry,
Lagos State.
Application Deadline: 25th January, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interview
Signed:
Remi Fatunwase Esq. Registrar & Secretary to Council.
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