Massive Academic Recruitment at Benue State University, Makurdi, October 2018

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Benue State University, Makurdi, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant academic staff positions below:     Job Title: Senior Lecturer Location: Makurdi, Benue Departments: International Law and Jurisprudence, Public Law, Private Law, Commercial Law, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography Requirements Appointment to this academic position must be predicated on the fact that the candidate must have obtained an honours degree not below Second Class Lower Division, and from a recognized University (or a higher institution of equivalent status). Such appointments must exclude honours degrees obtained through correspondence or extra-mural studies. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set out before appointment as indicated below:

• A minimum of three (3) years cognate teaching experience as lecturer I at university level plus PhD and evidence of publications in reputable local, national and international learned (twelve) journal plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
• Productive research activity with the achievement of the status of an acknowledged authority in area of specialization.
• Dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional activities i.e. teaching quality and quantity.
• Postgraduate supervision at PhD (or equivalent) level.

      Job Title: Graduate Assistant Location: Makurdi, Benue Departments: Religion and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Foundation, Vocational and Technical Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Library and Information Science, Theatre Arts,  Languages and Linguistics, History, English, Psychology, Mass Communication, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Biological Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business Management, Accounting, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Commercial Law, International Law and Jurisprudence, Public Law,  Private Law Requirements

• NYSC Discharged Certificate/Exemption Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree (of the Benue State University) or of any other recognized University at performance level not below Second Class, Upper Division.
• Must have graduated not more than five (5) years ago.

        Job Title: Lecturer II Location: Makurdi, Benue Departments: Religion and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Foundation, Vocational and Technical Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Library and Information Science, Theatre Arts,  Languages and Linguistics, History, English, Psychology, Mass Communication, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Biological Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business Management, Accounting, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Commercial Law, International Law and Jurisprudence, Public Law,  Private Law Requirements Appointment to this academic position must be predicated on the fact that the candidate must have obtained an honours degree not below Second Class Lower Division, and from a recognized University (or a higher institution of equivalent status). Such appointments must exclude honours degrees obtained through correspondence or extra-mural studies. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set out before appointment as indicated below:

• Must have been Assistant Lecturer in the University for three years or its equivalent rank in a recognized higher institution or Research Institute.
• Earned PhD from recognized University.
• Candidates with Master degree must also have evidence of four (4) publications in reputable learned journals plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
• Candidates who have specialization in Microbiology, Plant Science and Biotechnology will have an added advantage.

        Job Title: Lecturer I Location: Makurdi, Benue Faculty: Environmental Sciences Departments: Religion and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Foundation, Vocational and Technical Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Library and Information Science, Theatre Arts,  Languages and Linguistics, History, English, Psychology, Mass Communication, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Biological Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business Management, Accounting, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Commercial Law, International Law and Jurisprudence, Public Law,  Private Law Requirements Appointment to this academic position must be predicated on the fact that the candidate must have obtained an honours degree not below Second Class Lower Division, and from a recognized University (or a higher institution of equivalent status). Such appointments must exclude honours degrees obtained through correspondence or extra-mural studies. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set out before appointment as indicated below:

• A minimum of three (3) years cognate teaching experience as Lecturer II at University level plus evidence of eight (8) publications in reputable learned journals.
• A PhD is an added advantage.

      Job Title: Assistant Lecturer Location: Makurdi, Benue Departments: Religion and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Foundation, Vocational and Technical Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Library and Information Science, Theatre Arts,  Languages and Linguistics, History, English, Psychology, Mass Communication, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Biological Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business Management, Accounting, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Commercial Law, International Law and Jurisprudence, Public Law,  Private Law Requirements Appointment to this academic position must be predicated on the fact that the candidate must have obtained an Honours Degree not below Second Class Lower Division, and from a recognized University (or a higher institution of equivalent status). Such appointments must exclude Honours Degrees obtained through correspondence or extra-mural studies. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications set out before appointment as indicated below:

• Master's Degree of the Benue State University or of any other recognized University and NYSC Discharged Certificate/Exemption Certificate.

        How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit 15 hard copies of their Applications along with their credentials and Curriculum Vitae outlining the following below:

• Full Name
• Post Desired and Department
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth and State of Origin
• Sex
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Cell Phone Number
• Mail Address
• Marital Status
• Number of Children with Names and Ages
• Institutions attended (with dates - starting with the latest)
• Pure Academic Qualifications (with dates - starting with the latest)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates - starting with the latest)
• Scholarships and Prizes (at University, Secondary or Technical level only - starting with the latest)
• Training Programme Attended (Period of Training and College, Describe Course taken - Starting with the Latest)
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Professional Societies (Starting with the Latest)
• Working Experience (General and Specific Experience Starting with the Latest)
• Research Interests or Commissioned Projects:
  • Completed (Starting with the Latest)
  • In progress (List)
• List of Publications with Details of Title, Publishers, or Journal dates and pages (where applicable)
• Major Conferences and workshops attended with papers read (Starting with latest)
• Information on Fellowship, Masters Projects and PhD. Thesis Supervised (To include the following, starting with the Latest):
  • Title of Thesis
  • Name of Student
  • Date/Year of Commencement
  • Completed/On-going (Anticipated date of Completion)
  • Sole/Collaborative Supervision
• Details of Administrative Experience
• Teaching Experience
• Service to the Community (with Status and dates)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees: Three referees are required, two of whom must be professionals in the candidate’s field. It is the duty of the candidate to inform the referees to complete the "Referee Form" through the link sent to the email address provided on them.

  All Applications are to be sent and addressed to: The Registrar, Benue State University, P.M.B. 102119, Benue State. Note: The position applied for must be clearly indicated on the "Right-hand" side of the envelope boldly in capital letter.   Application Deadline  9th November, 2018.

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