Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State recruitment for Academic Staff, June 2017

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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the below academic position for the department and discipline as follows: Job Title: Lecturer II Location: Zamfara Departments: Science Education, Educational Foundations, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Business Administration Requirements

• Holders of Ph.D. in the relevant field or
• Master’s Degree holders with at least 2 publications in a reputable journal and must have spent at least two years as Assistant Lecturer.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 03. Job Title: Lecturer I Location: Zamfara Departments: Science Education, Educational Foundations, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Business Administration Requirements

• A Ph.D. holder who has been a Lecturer II for two years plus a sufficient number of scholarly publications in a reputable journal - not less than 5 publications and 2 edited conference proceedings, or
• A holder of Master's Degree who has been a Lecturer II with three (3) years university teaching experience and has sufficient scholarly publications not less than 5 publications and 3 edited conference proceedings.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 04. Job Title: Senior Lecturer Location: Zamfara Departments: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Science Education, Public Administration, Arabic and Islamic Studies, English and Literature, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, History and International Studies, Languages and Culture, Economics, Geological Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Zoology, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Sociology Requirements

• Ph.D. holder who has a minimum of six (6) years teaching experience at the University level; plus
• Three years as a Lecturer I in a University
• A sufficient number of scholarly publications in a reputable not less than 6 publications and 5 edited conference proceedings; plus
• A substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activity and academic leadership.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 05. Job Title: Assistant Lecturer Location: Zamfara Departments: Business Administration, Zoology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Educational Foundations, Science Education Requirements

• To be Assistant Lecturer must be a holder of Master's Degree in the relevant discipline from any recognized institution.
• NYSC/Legal exemption Certificate.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 02. Job Title: Graduate Assistant Location: Zamfara Departments: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Science Education, Public Administration, Arabic and Islamic Studies, English and Literature, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, History and International Studies, Languages and Culture, Economics, Geological Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Zoology, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Sociology Requirements

• Applicant must be a holder of a First Class and Second Class (Upper Division) Bachelor Degree from a recognized institution. However, applicants with Good Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree may also apply.
• NYSC/ Exemption Certificate.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 01. Job Title: Reader Location: Zamfara Departments: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Science Education, Public Administration, Arabic and Islamic Studies, English and Literature, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, History and International Studies, Languages and Culture, Economics, Geological Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Zoology, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Sociology Requirements

• A Ph.D holder with a minimum of nine (9) years teaching experience at the University level;
• A minimum of three years as a Senior Lecturer in a University
• Adequate background of research with a sufficient number of publications in a reputable journal not less than 12 publications and 8 edited conference proceedings;
• Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D. and Masters Levels;
• Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities;
• General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others;
• Some administrative experience;
• Proven integrity;
• Favourable External Assessment;
• Candidate for the position of Reader must be currently a Senior Lecturer in a university.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 06. Job Title: Professor Location: Zamfara Departments: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Science Education, Public Administration, Arabic and Islamic Studies, English and Literature, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, History and International Studies, Languages and Culture, Economics, Geological Sciences, Chemistry, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Zoology, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Sociology Requirements

• A Ph.D. holder with a minimum of twelve (12) years teaching experience at the University level;
• A minimum of three years as a Reader;
• Continuous productive research with the achievement for an acknowledged authority in area of specialization;
• Considerable background of research with a sufficient number of publications in a reputable journal - not less than 15 publications and 10 edited conference proceedings;
• Not less than 75% of the maximum scores under Research and Publications shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization;
• Adequate capacity to disseminate knowledge through academic and professional activities;
• Postgraduate supervision at both Ph.D. and Masters degree levels;
• Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others;
• Administrative skills, ability and experience;
• Spotless integrity;
• Favourable External Assessment; and
• Applicant for the position of Professor must be currently a Reader in a university or awaiting external assessment for the position of a Professor.

Rank and Salary Scale CONUASS 07. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) sets of typed applications, photocopies of their credentials, and Curriculum Vitae. The curriculum vitae must contain the following information:

• Full name (in capital letters)
• Post applied for
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• State of origin
• Local Government Area of Origin
• Nationality (for non-Nigerian applicants only)
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• Functional email address
• GSM numbers
• Marital status
• Number of children with names and age
• Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications with dates
• Professional qualifications with dates
• General and specific working experience, giving duration, posts held and salary
• Details of research work and publications (attach evidence)
• Details of administrative experience and community service, with details of status and dates
• Present employment, rank, grade level & step salary structure, and name and address of present employer
• Extra curricular activities
• Any other relevant information
• Names of addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be your current Head of Department/Dean who shall send their reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover

All applications must be addressed and submitted to: The Registrar, Federal University Gusau, P.M.B, 1001, Gusau, Zamfara State. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Application Deadline  26th July, 2017

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