Adjunct Faculty – English Language at the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM)

The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) is a tertiary education institution located in Nigeria and established to deliver world-class science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and Management academic excellence in Africa at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The vision is to deliver 5,000 STEM leaders by 2030 and ultimately be ranked as one of the top 50 global institutions in STEM education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – English Language

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• NUTM invites applications from highly qualified and dedicated individuals to join our faculty as Adjunct Faculty in English.
• The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and have a deep understanding of English language and linguistics.
• Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in English language, guiding students in developing language proficiency, and promoting effective communication skills. This position is part-time and offers flexibility in scheduling.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Course Development and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate courses in English Language, including language acquisition, phonetics, grammar, composition and communication skills.
• Design and implement effective lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments that align with the university’s curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Foster an interactive and engaging learning environment to enhance student’s language proficiency and critical thinking skills.
• Develop and update course materials, including textbooks, reading materials, and digital resources.
• Support students in developing effective writing skills, including academic, business, and creative writing.
• Utilize technology and multimedia resources to enhance language learning and classroom engagement.
• Mentorship and student evaluation
• Provide constructive feedback on student assignments, papers, and oral presentations to facilitate their linguistic development.

Research and Departmental Duties:

• Stay informed about current research and advancements in the field of English language teaching and linguistics.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development activities, and university committees as required.

Preferred Candidate

• A Master’s Degree in English Language, Linguistics, or a related field is required. A doctoral degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise and professional experience in English language teaching.
• Experience in teaching English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) is highly desirable.
• Strong command of English grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with language learning technologies and software.
• Ability to design and implement innovative teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Commitment to promoting language proficiency, effective communication skills, and intercultural competence.
• Research experience and publications in the field of English language teaching or linguistics would be an advantage.

What We Offer
To build Africa’s foremost world-class university, we need Africa’s most brilliant minds. Joining NUTM will offer:

• Vibrant work environment.
• Competitive benefit packages.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Access to a wide network of high-impact people.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@nutmng.org using the position as the subject of the email.