Academic and Non-academic Staff Recruitment at Skyline University Nigeria

Skyline University Nigeria is the first private tertiary institution in Kano, the largest and most industrialized state in northern Nigeria and is currently housed in a 15-story tall building comprising of an academic block and functional offices, classrooms, laboratories, Campus Clinic, cafeteria well equipped sports facilities and Student multi-purpose hall. The outdoor sports facilities are located just behind the main block comprising a football & cricket pitch, two basketball and two volleyball courts and a badminton court.

Skyline University Nigeria SUN is a multi-cultural environment where staff and students from different parts of the world come together for a common goal of making it a multi-disciplinary teaching and research institution.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lecturer I

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full time

Job Details
We require this position in the following departments:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Geology
• Mathematics
• International Relations
• Mass Communications
• Economics
• Management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Accounting
• English Language
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Medical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate Degree in the respective field from an accredited University
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of teaching and research experience respectively.
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally is required in addition to evidence of ability to supervise under-graduate students.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Applicant must be a computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full time

Job Details
We require this position in the following departments:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Geology
• Mathematics
• International Relations
• Mass Communications
• Economics
• Management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Accounting
• English Language
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Medical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate Degree in the respective field from an accredited University
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of teaching and research experience respectively.
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally is required in addition to evidence of ability to supervise under-graduate students.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Applicant must be a computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.

 

Job Title: Associate Professor

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full time

Job Details
We require this position in the following departments:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Geology
• Mathematics
• International Relations
• Mass Communications
• Economics
• Management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Accounting
• English Language
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Medical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate Degree in the respective field from an accredited University
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of teaching and research experience respectively.
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally is required in addition to evidence of ability to supervise under-graduate students.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Applicant must be a computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.

 

Job Title: Marketing Assistant Manager

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• A Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in any field from an accredited College or University.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 7 years’ experience in the same field
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Knowledgeable in market research and competitor’s analysis
• Result Driven
• Preferable bilingual in English & Hausa
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents and communicate properly to all stake holders
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and should have full knowledge of Federal Goverment Laws.
• Strong skills in budget management, planning, and strategic thinking.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full time

Job Details
We require this position in the following departments:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Geology
• Mathematics
• International Relations
• Mass Communications
• Economics
• Management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Accounting
• English Language
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Medical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate Degree in the respective field from an accredited University
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of teaching and research experience respectively.
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally is required in addition to evidence of ability to supervise under-graduate students.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Applicant must be a computer literate with skills in Microsoft Office.

 

Job Title: Director, Academic Planning

Location: Kano

Responsibilities

• Keep in touch with the NUC at all times with a view of advising the university management on current developments
• Keep up-to-date administrative records on admissions, student enrolment, graduate output, staffing, and finance at all times.
• Collate, process, and produce University Statistics annually (using the NUC’s approved formats) for submission to the NUC as and when requested.
• Keep up to date records on the accreditation status of all academic programmes in the university.
• Be responsible for the preparation of Academic calendar for the University.
• Ensure that only programmes with NUC’s approved Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (MAS) are allowed to run in the university.
• Follow the necessary due diligence (due process) and request for the development of BMAS for programmes that do not have BMAS.
• Keep abreast of the BMAS and raise issues for reviews as appropriate.
• Ensure that the BMAS for each discipline is made available to all faculties, departments and widely circulated among academic staff in the university for reference purposes.
• Keep abreast of the Academic Brief, inform university management of its provisions, and ensure strict compliance in the implementation of the Brief.
• Ensure that the university’s Academic Brief is reviewed as and when due and submitted to the NUC for analysis.
• Responsible for the completion and submission of application forms for the establishment of new units and academic programmes and splitting of programmes and units at all levels.
• Advise the university to constitute a strategic planning committee according to the NUC’s guidelines and to draw up Strategic Plan for the university and ensure compliance with the provisions of the plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate Degree from an accredited University
• International work experience will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience.
• Have deep understanding of the university’s management machinery and its structures.
• Be familiar with the decisions and policies taken by the university and government organs on issues pertaining to admissions & higher education, etc.
• Know the NUC standards and polices on curriculum, admissions, accreditations, research, staff development, establishment of new programmes, performance indicators etc.
• Applicant must be well conversant with computer applications.

 

Job Title: Head – Student Affairs

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Doctorate Degree in the Education Administration or Counseling from an accredited University
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• 10 – 15 years of experience in Student Affairs.
• Experience determining fair consequences for students in violation of the code of conduct
• Exceptional interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents and staff
• Experience investigating complaints and grievances against instructors, staff and fellow students
• Ability to prepare and make effective presentations promoting programs within the University
• Ability to analyze data regarding the effectiveness of programs and initiatives within the University
• Comfortable administering consequences for violation of the code of conduct of academic standards
• Experience in creating and supporting social clubs and programs within the school
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and ability to engage in emergencies
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate students.
• Experience working with young people especially in the areas of discipline.
• Commitment to the character and personal formation of young people.
• Must understand the vision and mission of the University
• Knowledge in Computer applications & Proficiency in MS Office.

 

Job Title: Human Resource (HR) Supervisor

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree required, preferably in Business, Human Resource Management, Higher Education Administration, or a related field. Concentration in HRM, Services preferred.

Requirements:

• 5 – 7 years in HR role within professional services environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and consensus building skills
• A proven record of accomplishment in developing and administering human resources.
• Full knowledge of all areas of Human Resources Management.
• Full knowledge of employment-related laws, state and federal regulations, and HR legal compliance requirements.
• Full knowledge of Pension, Gratuity and all tax related component as per Nigerian Law.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Management.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
• Knowledge of the principles of shared governance in institutions of higher education.

 

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or related field from an accredited College or University
• Certification in current web development systems and software would be an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 – 4 years’ experience using Asp.net, Net Web Form, Net MVC, SQL Programming (Stored Procedures, Views, Functions), LINQ and ORM, Crystal Report & Angular
• Must have experience in HTML, SASS (CSS), JavaScript and jQuery in a professional environment
• Have a passion for developing simple, intuitive, human centered software
• Able to write fast, scalable codes and taking responsibility for same
• Must have an excellent knowledge of JavaScript libraries
• Be fluent in version control and result oriented
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted.

 

Job Title: Event Coordinator

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• Any Bachelor’s Degree and preference will be given degree in public relations from an accredited University
• Good time-management and organizational skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Event Planning & Event Management
• Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
• Budget Management and remaining under budget with all costs
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents
• Strong communication, leadership, and team playing skills that are based on a service orientation
• Knowledgeable in Computer applications & Proficiency in 15 Office
• Portfolio of successful of events
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Possess skills in logistics to properly plan the details and anticipate potential problems that may arise.

Job Title: Head – Corporate Affairs

Location: Kano

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or any related field from an accredited university

Requirements:

• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in the Management of Corporate Relations.
• Knowledge Market scenario and understanding and awareness of current trends in government and business
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
• Significant experience in Corporate branding reputation and Management
• Significant experience in an externally-facing communications role and building relationships with different industrial and educational sectors.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents and communicate properly to all stake holders.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV & Application Letter to: career@sun.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.