Vacancies: Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Applications are hereby, invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill teaching vacancies in the following Department /Units at University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Academic Departments
Facility of Science
Position: Professor
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 7)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized University with at least ten (10) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
- Candidates must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic leadership.
- Candidates must also be specialists in core areas of departmental fields of study with evidence of scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required.
- Candidates must have attained the rank of Professor at time of application.
Position: Associate Professors
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 6)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized University with at least eight (8) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
- Candidates must have evidence of scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required.
- Candidates must also have attained the rank of Associate Professor at time of application.
Position: Senior Lecturers
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 5)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized University with at least six (6) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
- Candidates must have evidence of at least eight (8) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required,
Position: Lecturers I
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 4)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D from a recognized University with at least three (3) years post-Doctoral caching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution. They must also have evidence of at least six (6) journal articles in both local and international learned reputable journals, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required,
Position: Lecturers II
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 3)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D from a recognized University with at least three (3) publications in local and international reputable learned journal, plus membership of relevant professional bodies where required.
Position: Assistant Lecturers
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 2)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a M.Sc or M.A degree in a relevant field plus clear evidence of registration for a Ph.D, programme from recognized Universities. Membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
Position: Graduate Assistant
Candidates are required in the following departments
| PROGRAMMES |
| B.Sc.. Mathematics
B. Sc. Computer Science |
| B. Sc. Chemistry |
| B.Sc. Biology (options in Microbiology. Botany. Zoology) |
| B. Sc. Physics |
Salary Scale: (CONUASS 1)
Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess a first degree, with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division in a relevant field from a recognized University.
Note:
i. All candidates must possess one of the following as applicable:
(a) NYSC Discharge Certificate
(b) NYSC Exemption Certificate
(c) NYSC Certificate of Exclusion
ii. Salaries and Allowances attached to the various vacancies are the same with the approved Salary Scale for Federal Universities in Nigeria;
iii. Candidates who are awaiting results need not apply. Computer literacy is required for ail advertised positions.
Method of Application:
Candidates should forward ten (10) word processed applications and ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials to the Registrar.
The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include the following in this order:
i. Full name (Surname first in capital letters);
ii. Place and date of birth;
iii. Nationality;
iv. State of origin and Local Government Area;
v. Permanent Home Address;
vi. Present postal address/GSM numbers/e-mail address;
vii. Marital status;
viii. Number and ages of children (if any);
ix. Educational institutions attended with dates
x. Academic qualifications obtained with dates
xi. Professional qualification obtained with dates;
xii. Working experience including full details of former and present post(s);
xiii. Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the nation and immediate community where applicable;
xiv. List of publications where applicable;
xv. Honors/Distinctions;
xvi. Extra Curricular Activities;
xvii. Position applied for;
xviii. Names and addresses of three referees.
Candidates’ submissions should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated on its left-hand corner.
Candidates should also request their three referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar. The referees should also be informed to indicate the positions and departments applied for.
Interested applicants should apply immediately via the address indicated below on or before 3rd January 2012.
The Registrar
Federal University
PMB 146
Lafia, Nasarawa State
Nigeria
Please note that only short listed candidates will be invited to interview.
