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Call for Full-Time Appointments / Visiting Professors / Sabbatical Appointments (One-Year Tenure)

James Hope University (JHU), Lagos, Nigeria, invites applications from distinguished scholars, industry experts, and academic leaders for Visiting Professor and/or Sabbatical positions across its postgraduate and executive education programs. These appointments are for a fixed term of one (1) academic year, commencing in the upcoming academic session, but may be immediate depending on availability

As a fast-rising, globally oriented institution, JHU is committed to advancing cutting-edge research, practice-oriented teaching, and transformative leadership development in Africa and beyond. The University hosts a vibrant academic community with strong industry linkages and a clear ambition to become a world-class hub for business, finance, and development studies by 2030.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES & SPECIALIZATIONS

Finance Programme

We seek scholars with expertise in:

Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Risk Management and Financial Engineering
Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing
Banking, Financial Intermediation, and Regulation
Global Finance and International Payment System
Credit Risk management and lending Practice

Economic Development & Policy Analysis

Candidates should demonstrate strong research and policy engagement in:

Development Economics (with emerging markets focus)
Public Sector Economics and Fiscal Policy
Debt Sustainability and Macroeconomic Stability
Climate Finance and Green Growth
Inclusive Growth and Financial Inclusion
Mathematical economics and Financial/econometric modeling

Innovation, Intrapreneurship & Entrepreneurship

We welcome applicants with specialization in:

Innovation Systems and Strategy
Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship)
Startup Ecosystems and Venture Development
Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation

SME Development and Scaling Strategies

FinTech & Analytics

Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in:

Financial Technology (FinTech) and Digital Banking
Data Analytics or Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning in Finance
Blockchain and Digital Assets
Quantitative Methods and Financial Modelling
Big Data Applications in Business and Economics

MBA Programme (General Management & Leadership)

We seek experienced faculty and practitioners in:

Strategic Management and Competitive Strategy
Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Marketing Strategy and Digital Marketing
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Employment relations and Human Resources Management

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

Successful candidates will be expected to:

Deliver high-impact teaching at postgraduate and executive levels
Contribute to curriculum development and programme innovation
Engage in collaborative research and publications in top-tier journals
Mentor students and junior faculty
Participate in industry engagement, policy dialogue, and thought leadership

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A PhD in a relevant discipline from a reputable institution
Minimum of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor rank (or equivalent industry experience for practitioners)
Strong research profile with publications in reputable journals (ABS-ranked journals preferred)
Demonstrated teaching excellence at the postgraduate level
International exposure and academic collaboration experience are highly desirable

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive visiting/sabbatical remuneration package
Access to a dynamic academic and research environment
Opportunities for industry collaboration and policy impact
Platform to contribute to Africa’s development and global academic discourse

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit a single consolidated PDF document containing:

Cover Letter (clearly stating programme of interest and specialization)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including publications, teaching experience, and professional achievements
Statement of Teaching Philosophy (max. 2 pages)
Statement of Research Interests and Ongoing Work
Three (3) Academic References (with contact details)
Evidence of recent publications (top 3 most relevant works)

Submission Details

Applications should be submitted via email to: registrar@jhu.edu.ng, and copy hr@jhu.edu.ng
Subject line format:
“Full-Time Appointment/Visiting Lecturer/Professor Application – [Programme Name] – [Applicant Name]”
Deadline: May 7th, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

James Hope University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence. We particularly encourage applications from globally diverse scholars and practitioners passionate about shaping the future of Africa.