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National Open University of Nigeria COURSE
WRITERS-in-RESIDENCE AND CONTENT EDITORS Opportunities
The National Open University
of Nigeria (NOUN) invites suitably qualified, experienced and
adequately skilled academics, managers in industries and highly
positioned professionals in the organised private sector to apply as
Writers-in-Residence for instructional course material development and
editing in the various programmes listed below:
A WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE
Two categories of writers are invited as follows:
i. Writers-in-Residence either on Sabbatical Leave or Leave of
Absence at NOUN. They will be free to operate from the NOUN
Headquarters in Lagos or operate from their immediate area of domicile
but must report to NOUN's Study Centre nearest to them as detailed in
the contract of engagement.
ii. Academics, researchers/managers in industry who are currently
engaged in their normal duties but can spare the time to develop courses
on a pay-as-you-go basis. For both of these groups, applicants' current
position must not be less than Lecturer I or equivalent and should have
at least 10years cognate experience. Previous training and experience in
writing self instructional materials will be an advantage.
B CONTENT EDITORS
Experienced academics from Associate Professor/Reader and above with not
less than 15 years cognate experience in their subject area are required
as Subject Matter Content Editors. Retirees who are able and available
for at least one year at a stretch are also encouraged to apply.
Previous editing experience will be an added advantage
INDUCTION
For both Writers-in-Residence and Content Editors categories,
shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a one week induction
workshop on course material development in Open and Distance Learning.
Successful applicants will in due course receive information about date
and venue of the workshop.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Forms and detailed Course Outlines are available online on
the NOUN
website
Although applicants are encouraged to apply online, those who prefer
non-electronic means can submit completed applications through the Study
Centres nearest to them.
DEADLINE
Applications must reach The Registrar, NOUN, 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, PMB
80067, Victoria Island, Lagos by December 12, 2008.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration is exceptionally attractive and shall be paid as promptly
as the courses developed are submitted to the University on schedule and
Acceptable format and quality.
Closing Date: December 12, 2008.
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