Reader (Foreign Languages) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI)

About this role

AE-FUNAI in Ebonyi State invites qualified candidates for the academic position of Reader in Foreign Languages. The role is based at the Ndufu-Alike campus, within the Faculty of Arts. The university seeks individuals with a PhD and a strong record of publications, including papers in Category A journals and journals indexed in Clarivate Analytics, SJR or SNIP, in the candidate’s area of specialization. Applications require detailed CVs, publications, teaching and research experience, and referees, submitted in confidence by the stated deadline. The university describes its mission as aiming for a world-class status through learning, research and innovation and intends to recruit lecturers with pedigree and international flavour. The application deadline is 9 November 2026, at 3:00 pm.

What you would do

• Note: The source advert does not list specific responsibilities for the Reader role.

What they are asking for

• PhD degree
• Minimum of four papers in Category A journals
• At least one paper in a Clarivate Analytics indexed journal
• Three additional papers in journals indexed in SJR or SNIP
• Minimum two papers in Category A journals in the candidate’s area of specialization
• Details of teaching and research experience to be provided in application
• 10 copies of applications including detailed CV and certificates
• Names and addresses of three referees (one from current/last employer)
• NYSC certificate or exemption letter (if applicable)
• Permanent and correspondence addresses, contact details, nationality, place/date of birth, and other personal information as requested

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