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ABTI-AMERICAN
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA Vacancies Academic Positions and Staff Positions ABTI-AMERICAN
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Lamido Zubairu Way, Yola By-Pass, PMB 2250
Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria AAUN, Nigeria's largest American
style University, seeks to add to its expanding international personnel
outstanding local administrators and academics to help in driving the
institution into the third academic season in September 2007. Highly qualified candidates can
apply for the following vacant positions in the University: ACADEMIC
POSITIONS Anticipated Openings for Fall
2007-Spring 2008
School of
Arts & Sciences Physics, Assistant Professor (Ref.
SAS -01/07) Chemist, Analytical, Assistant or
Associate Professor (Ref.SAS-02/07) International & Comparative
Politics, Assistant or Associate Professor (Ref.SAS-03/07) Mathematics, Assistant or Associate
Professor (Ref.SAS-04/07) Freshman Writing & English,
Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor (Ref. SAS-05/07) Economics, Assistant or Associate
Professor (Ref. SAS-06/07) School of
Business & Entrepreneurship Accounting, Instructor, Assistant
or Associate Professor (Ref. SBE-01/07) Management/Marketing, Assistant or
Associate Professor (Ref. SBE-02/07) Finance, Assistant or Associate
Professor (Ref. SBE-03/07) School of
Information Technology & Communications Informational Technology, Assistant
or Associate Professor (Ref. SITC-01/07) Communications: Multi-Media,
Assistant or Associate Professor (Ref. SITC-02/07) Communications: Print, Assistant or
Associate Professor (Ref. SITC-03/07 Applicants with the following
advantages will be preferred: Graduate study in a western
university. Relevant work experience in
discipline Interests in and
published/presented scholarly research. Fundamental skill in using
computers to write and teach. STAFF
POSITIONS 1. Web
Developer / Administrator (Ref. IT -01/07) Responsibilities Designs, develops writes manages
and maintains web, software and database development projects at AAUN. Activities include: - Leads and participates in all
phases of web applications development life-cycle, version control and
content management processes and procedures - Guarantees that all web
developments are in compliance with AAUN standards. - Plays a lead role in creating
robust information architecture systems, multi-layered interface designs, robust multi-media
content (animation, video, other interactive media elements), dynamic
Web pages using Windows and Java-based
technologies, database-driven applications web sites, and special
online tools and features. - Creates metatags and indexes web
pages for optimal performance Monitors traffic and generates reports. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in relevant
field. - Strong web site design and
development skills which should include XML, XHTML, JavaScript, VBscrip,
CGI, Perl, Photoshop, Flash, Action scripting, Java, JSP and CSS - Leading teams on large-scale
projects is a must. - Proficiency with current tools
for multi-tiered database development, SQL query and reporting, UNIX
system experience (Solaris a plus), and various web clients, including
MacOs and Windows. - Specific database administration
experience with Oracle and or SQL Server preferred. - Knowledge or experience with
Documented and /or Luminis is preferred. 2. ORACLE
Database Administrator (Ref. IT-02/07) Responsibilities: - The Oracle Database Administrator
is responsible for all aspects of database administration including
installing, configuring, patching, backing up and recovery, and
troubleshooting Oracle and networking errors. The Administrator also: - Supports development projects by
managing database changes through the application development lifecycle,
maintaining development environments, data modeling, and SQL &
PL/SQL development and tuning. - Proactively identifies and averts
troublesome trends or problems that could degrade systems performance
and availability. Requirements: Candidates must be experienced in
administering Oracle 9i and 8i on a Solaris, UNIX (IBM/HP) or Linux
platforms. Experience with Oracle on Windows
will be very beneficial. Experience with high availability database
solutions architectures such as VERITAS Clusters, Oracle real
Application Clusters, Oracle Advanced Replication, or Oracle Standby
Database/Data Guard. 3. SOLARIS
Systems Administrator (Ref. IT-03/07) Requirements - Candidates must have 1-3 years of
Solaris Systems Administration experience. - Vast experience in installation,
troubleshooting, problem resolution, and securing operating systems. - Administration of communication
services & user applications - Candidates must be experienced in
Solaris 8 through 10 - Experience with system management
including Jumpstart, System Backup & Restore, and Patch
Maintenance is also imperative. - Extensive knowledge of Sun
hardware & architecture is also required. - Working knowledge or experience
in Cisco switches and Routers. - Ability to work under pressures. 4.
Serials/Acquisitions Librarian (Ref. Lib-01/07) Major Responsibilities: - Provides access to the serially
published resources of the AAUN library by providing records of library
materials. - Performs check-in procedures and
organization of all the periodicals in the library's collection. - Maintain the integrity and
consistency of all of the serially published resources. - Performs corrections and change
to check in and serial item records in the on line catalog including
withdrawals, transfers, reclassifications etc. - Will undergo training on the
acquisitions module of Millennium and
perform acquisitions functions under supervision. Requirements: - B.A. degree in Library Science. - Masters Degree holder is
preferred. - Experience working within a
computerized integrated library system is preferred. - Good interpersonal skills. General
conditions applicable to staff positions Candidates should be able to
communicate well in English. Work experience in multicultural
organizations/institutions preferred. All applications will be treated
confidentially Interested candidates should send
their resumes to the Director, Human Resources, ABTI-American University
of Nigeria Yola. Applicants should mention the
reference number of the position applied for and forward their inquiry
to: Closing date for acceptance of
applications is March 15th, 2007.
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