Professor (English and Literary Studies

About this role

A Nigerian university-affiliated teaching hospital seeks a Professor of English and Literary Studies. The role targets candidates with an active academic career and specialization in English and Literary Studies. The employer is Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AEFUTHA) located in Ebonyi State. The advert focuses on a strong publication record in Category A journals, with specific indexing requirements, and alignment of research output with the candidate’s area of specialization.

What you would do

• Lead teaching and supervision in English and Literary Studies
• Develop and sustain research programmes in line with the department’s goals
• Contribute to scholarly activities and academic service within the institution
• Mentor junior academics and supervise research projects
• Engage in national and international collaborations and conferences
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in departmental, college, and hospital committees
• Drive initiatives to enhance research quality and visibility
• Support grant writing and securing research funding
• Represent the institution in professional associations and at events

What they are asking for

• Minimum publication record of six papers in Category A journals
• At least two papers indexed in Clarivate Analytics journals
• Four additional papers indexed in journals with SJR or SNIP indicators
• A minimum of three papers in Category A journals within the candidate’s area of specialization
• Qualification details beyond these publications are not stated in the advert

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