About the Role
Nile University of Nigeria, a leading private multidisciplinary institution and proud member of Honoris United Universities, is seeking a distinguished Professor of Nursing Sciences to join its College of Health Sciences. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced academic to shape the future of nursing education while contributing to impactful research and institutional growth.
Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching, driving curriculum innovation, and advancing research initiatives that align with the University's academic excellence standards.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Develop and update curricula and course materials suitable for multiple learning platforms.
- Collaborate with fellow academics to enhance teaching methodologies and expand the department's knowledge base.
- Set, administer, and grade assignments, tests, and examinations.
- Conduct rigorous research and publish papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
- Participate in academic meetings, conferences, and institutional events locally and internationally.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities within the institution.
- Provide mentorship and academic support to students and colleagues.
- Stay current with developments in the field through continuous reading and scholarly publication.
- A Ph.D. holder with the academic rank of Reader and a minimum of 12 years' verifiable experience in university teaching, research, and administration.
- A strong record of publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Active affiliation with a recognized professional nursing or academic body.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Opportunity to work within a globally connected institution as part of Honoris United Universities.
- Access to modern research facilities and a collaborative academic environment.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Platform for professional growth through research funding, conferences, and international collaboration.
- Supportive, multidisciplinary work culture fostering innovation in health sciences education.