Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto recruitment, November 2014
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in various departments/Unit:
1.) Department of Crop Science/Animal Science/Soil Science
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
2.) Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
3.) Department of Forestry and Environment
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
4.)Applied Chemistry Unit
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
d.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
e.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
f.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
5.) Pure Chemistry Unit
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
b.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
c.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
d.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
6.) Department of Biochemistry
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
7.) Biology Unit
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
d.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
e.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
8.) Zoology Unit
a.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
b.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
c.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
9.) Department of Microbiology
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
d.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
e.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
f.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
10.) Computer Science Unit
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
d.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
e.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
f.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
11.) Mathematics Unit
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
12.) Statistics Unit
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
d.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
e.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
f.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master’s Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
13.) Department of Physics
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
14.) Department of Economics
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
15.) Department of Geography (Demography)
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
d.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
16.) Department of Sociology
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
17.) Department of Political Science
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
18.) Department of Accounting
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
19.) Department of Business Administration
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
20) Department of Public Administration
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
21.) Department of Islamic Studies
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
22.) Linguistics Unit
a.) Professor
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with twelve (12) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct research Independently and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
b.) Reader
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization plus ten (18) years of experience in Teaching and Research.
- They should be able to develop new programmes, conduct independent research and have proven supervisory and administrative capabilities.
- They must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals both National and International.
c.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
23.) Department of Adult Education
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
24) Primary Education Unit
Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
25) Faculty of Law
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
26) Department of Curriculum and Educational Technology
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
b.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
c.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
d.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
27.) Department of Science and Vocational Education
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
b.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
c.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
d.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
28.) Department of Educational Foundation
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
b.) Lecturer I
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years Teaching/Research experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
c.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master’s Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience.
d.) Assistant Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidate should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one-year experience.
29.) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
a.) Senior Lecturer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience of Teaching and Research and must produce evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
30.) Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences
a.) Lecturer II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field plus two (2) years Teaching/Research experience
31.) Library
a.) Principal Librarian
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess Ph.D Degree from a recognized institution in their areas of specialization with at least six (6) years cognate experience and show evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals.
- Candidates should also show evidence of registration with LRCN.
b.) Senior Librarian
Qualifications
- Candidates should have Ph.D Degree with three years post qualification experience and should demonstrate ability to carry out research in areas of experience.
- Masters Degree holders with five (5) years cognate experience and evidence of good record of publications in reputable journals are eligible.
- Candidates should also show evidence of registration with LRCN.
c.) Assistant Librarian
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Master's Degree in relevant field with at least one (1) year experience and evidence of registration with LRCN.
d.) Graduate Assistant (Library)
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science with at least Second Class Honours Lower Division plus evidence of registration with LRCN.
e.) Library Officer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Diploma in Library and Information Science.
f.) Computer Analyst/Programmer (Library)
Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with NYSC.
32.) Registry Department
a.) Confidential Secretary
Qualification
- Candidates should possess 120/100 WPM. OND, HND at least Lower Credit level or Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with NYSC.
33.) Management Information System
a.) System Analyst II
Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or HND at lower credit Level with NYSC.
34.) Health Services Department
a.) Medical Officer
Qualification
- Candidates should possess a minimum of MBBS Degree with NYSC
b.) Staff Nurse
Qualification
- Candidates should possess Certificate of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with evidence of Registration as a General Nurse in Nigeria.
c.) Pharmacy Technician
Qualification
- CandIdates should possess a 3-year diploma from a recognized School of Health Technology with evidence of registration with relevant Professional Bodies.
d.) Medical Laboratory Technician
Qualification
- Candidate should possess a 3-year diploma from a recognized School of Health Technology with evidence of registration with relevant Professional Bodies.
e.) Technologist
Qualification
- Candidates should possess membership N.I.S.T., I.M.L.T., B.Sc, HND or equivalent qualifications relevant to the Department they are applying.
35.) Technologist Cadre
a.) Technologist
Qualification
- Candidates should possess membership N.I.S.T; I.M.L.T; B.Sc, HND or equivalent qualifications relevant to the department they are applying.
Confidential Secretary
- Candidates should possess a 3-year 120/100 WPM, OND, HND at least Lower credit level or Bachelors degree in Secretarial studies with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Plus NYSC.
Condition of Service
- Successful candidates will be on probation for two years after which they may be confirmed to retirement age if their service are considered satisfactory.
- Non Nigerians may be offered contract appointment for a period of 3 years which may be renewed fo another term with a 25% contract addition payable to those who qualified in lieu pension.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward two copies of their applications accompanying each with copies of their credentials and detailed current curriculum vitae giving the following lnformation:
- Post Applied for
- Name
- Age
- Nationality
- State
- Local Government Area
- Marital Status
- Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
- Qualifications Obtained and
- Working Experience indicating posts held, duration and salary.
Applicants are advised to request their referees to send their reports early under confidential cover. Applications should be marked "Application for Appointment" and addressed to:
The Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
P. M. B. 2346,
Sokoto.
Application Deadline 26th December, 2014