Information Technology Course Mentors

About the company

American Open University is not merely a new university; it is a transformative, industry-engaged, and competency-based institution designed to redefine higher education and prepare students for the future of work. Our mission is to empower students to learn locally and earn globally. Through our custom-built enterprise applications and strategic partnerships with tech giants like Google, Cisco, and Anthropic AI, we provide a learning experience on a par with the world’s leading universities. We are seeking technically skilled professionals to join our learning support and mentoring team at our Global Campus in Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Your tasks

The roles American Open University is recruiting Course Mentors for its Information Technology programs. Course Mentors are practitioners first. You will work on campus with students every day, running labs, guiding projects, and coaching them through the curriculum's practical work. Course content is prebuilt, and the Lead Course Mentor handles grading; your job is purely hands-on, making the material land through direct, practical mentoring grounded in your own industry experience.

1. Hands-on mentoring and lab delivery. Carry an assigned caseload of students; run practical lab sessions; walk students through builds, configurations, and troubleshooting; and give formative feedback on their work in progress.
2. Project guidance. Guide students through capstone and course projects from scoping to completion, coach them in preparation for project defense, and support defense sessions in a non-grading capacity.
3. Student engagement and support. Monitor engagement for your caseload, refer at-risk students through the University’s process, cover the help desk rota, and resolve first-line student issues, escalating to the Lead Course Mentor where required.
4. Admissions and records support. Conduct credential checks and Recognition of Prior Learning assessments for assigned applicants, deliver cohort orientation sessions, and maintain accurate attendance and engagement records for your caseload to NUC and University standards.

Requirements

Core requirements for all roles

• Tech-savvy and digitally fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications is essential.
• Global mindset: You will contribute to an environment that provides our students and staff with global opportunities, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to global best practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences offered at leading global universities to support our diverse, international student body.
• Deep industry knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in bringing our competency-based curriculum to life and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized industry certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, you must hold relevant professional and industry certifications to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related computing field. This is the minimum qualification.
• At least one current, industry-recognized certification relevant to the IT curriculum, for example CompTIA (Network+, Security+, or higher), Cisco (CCNA or higher), AWS, Microsoft, Google, or equivalent. Certifications must be valid at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on technical experience in industry (software development, networking, systems administration, cloud, cybersecurity, data, or a closely related area). Teaching-only or purely academic backgrounds will not be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to teach practical skills: shortlisted candidates will deliver a short hands-on lab session as part of the selection process.
• Willingness to work on-site at the Global Campus, Bodija, Ibadan, including evening and weekend residency activities as scheduled.

How to apply

Send your CV, a cover letter detailing your vision for the role, and proof of relevant industry certifications to careers@aouniversity.edu.ng on or before October 30, 2026. Visit www.aouniversity.edu.ng to learn more about our transformative mission.

Other

Academic pathway Course Mentors enrolled in a doctoral program may be considered for appointment as Assistant Lecturer on reaching the advanced stage of their studies, and for progression to Lecturer II on award of the degree, subject to performance, vacancy, and the University’s appointment procedures. Appointments at these ranks carry substantive academic status, inclusion in the University’s academic staff returns to the National Universities Commission, and corresponding revision of remuneration. The University will support doctoral study through reasonable study leave and fieldwork accommodation.

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