Academic and Non-Academic Staff Recruitment at Federal University, Gashua

The Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State is one of the three (3) new Universities established in February, 2013, by the FederalGovernment. It is a conventional University and is scheduled to take-off with three Faculties viz: Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agriculture.
Academic activities will commence as from September, 2014. Preparatory to take-off, the University wants to engage the services of dynamic, hardworking and ambitious persons to fill some academic vacancies: Location: Yobe

Departments and Disciplines
Candidates who are qualified should apply online for employment for posts in any of the disciplines listed below:
1.) Accounting / Accounting, Banking and Finance
2.) Arabic / Arabic
3.) Business Administration / Business Administration
4.) English / English
5.) Economics and Development Studies / Economics and Development Studies
6.) Geography Geography
7.) History / History and International Studies
8.) Islamic Studies / Islamic Studies
9.) Political Science / Political Science
10.) Psychology / Psychology
11.) Public Administration / Public Administration
12.) Sociology / Sociology
13.) Biological Sciences / Biology and Microbiology
14.) Chemical Sciences / Biochemistry and Chemistry
15.) Computer Science and Mathematics / (i) Computer Science (ii) Information and Communication Science (iii) Mathematics
16.) Physics / Physics
17.) Agricultural Economics and Extension / (i) Agricultural Economics (ii) Agricultural Extension.
18.) Crop Science / Crop Production & Crop Protection
19.) Animal Science / Animal Science
20.) Soil Science / Soil Science
21.) Fisheries / Fisheries
22.) Forestry and wildlife Management / (i) Forestry (ii) Wildlife Management
23.) Home Science and Management / (i) Home Economics (ii) Textile Science (iii) Food Science and Technology.
ACADEMIC

Requirements
1.) Graduate Assistant / Graduate Librarian

• First Degree in the listed disciplines with First Class.
• Those with lower than Second Class (Upper Division) will normally not be considered.
• NYSC/Legal exemption Certificate.

2.) Assistant Lecturer/ Librarian II

• Applicant must be a holder of Master’s Degree of any recognized institution.
• Holders of B.Sc. Accountancy plus ACA/ACCA or such recognized professional qualification.
• Holders of Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) with at least Second Class Upper Division and NYSC/Legal exemption Certificate.

3.) Lecturer II/Librarian I

• Holders of Ph.D. or equivalent qualification recognized by theFederal University, Gashua in the relevant field.
• Master’s Degree holders with at least 2 journals articles and must have spent three years in the Lecturer Cadre.

4.) Lecturer I/Senior Librarian

• Ph.D. holder who has been a Lecturer II for two years and has a sufficient number of admissible publications, totalling 5 journal articles and 2 edited proceedings.
• A holder of Master’s Degree who has been a Lecturer II with three (3) years university teaching experience and has admissible publications totalling at least 5 journal articles and 3 edited proceedings.

5.) Senior Lecturer/Principal Librarian

• Ph.D. holder (or equivalent), who has a minimum of five years teaching experience at the University level; plus
• A number of scholarly publications, totalling at least 6 journal articles and 5 edited proceedings; plus
• A strong evidence of potential for continual research activity and academic leadership.
• A Ph.D-holding Lecturer I who has spent 3 years on the post in any recognized University who possesses the requirements in (ii) and (iii) above.

6.) Associate Professor

• A Ph.D. holder or its equivalent with a minimum of eight years teaching experience at the University level and satisfies (iii) to (viii) below.
• A Ph.D-holding Senior Lecturer in a University who has spent 3 years on the post and has fulfilled (iii) to (viii) below.
• Considerate background of research with a sufficient number of admissible publications, totaling at least 12 journal articles and 8 edited conference proceedings;
• Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D. (or equivalent) level, where the programme is available;
• Dissemination of knowledge through professional andacademic activities;
• General academic leadership and the ability to guide others;
• Some administrative experience
• Impeccable integrity

7.) Professor

• A Ph.D. holder or its equivalent with a minimum of ten years teaching experience at the University level who satisfies (iii) to (ix) below.
• An Associate Professor with a minimum of 3 years on the post who satisfies (iii) to (ix) below.
• Continuous productive research with the achievement of the status of an acknowledged authority in area of specialization.
• Considerable background of research with a sufficient number of admissible publications, totaling a minimum of 15 Journal articles and 10 edited conference proceedings.
• Dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional activities.
• Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D. (or equivalent) level, where the programme available.
• Academic Leadership and the ability to attract and inspire others.
• Administrative ability experience,
• Impeccable integrity.

NON-TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES
Requirements

1.) Administrative Assistant CONTISS 07

• Applicant for this post must have at least Second Class Lower Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences from a recognisedUniversity with NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

2.) Administrative Officer CONTISS 08

• (a) Applicant for this post must possess a Masters degree in relevant field or (b) possession of a good First Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences from a recognised Universitywith NYSC/Exemption Certificate plus 3 years post-qualification cognate experience.

3.) Assistant Registrar CONTISS 09

• Possession of Ph.D from a recognised University in relevant discipline; or Masters Degree as specified in 1(a) above plus at least three (3) years cognate experience; or the qualification in1(b) plus six (6) years cognate experience.

4.) Senior Assistant Registrar II CONTISS 11

• Possession of qualification specified in 1(a) above plus at least six (6) years cognate experience plus computer compliance (ICT);or the qualification in 1(b) plus nine (9) years cognate experience; or Ph.D plus three (3) years cognate experience.
• Candidate for this post must have administrative experience in tertiary educational institution.
• In addition, evidence of membership of a registered professional body.

5.) Senior Assistant Registrar I CONTISS 12

• Candidate must be a confirmed Senior Assistant Registrar II (as in 3 above) plus at least three (3) years’ experience on the grade.
• Candidate for this post must have University administration experience or at least tertiary educational institution experience. In addition, candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.

6.) Principal Assistant Registrar CONTISS 13

• Candidate must possess qualification specified in 4 above plus at least three (3) years’ cognate experience.
• Candidate for this post must have University administration experience. In addition, candidate must be a member of relevant chartered professional bodies.

7.) Higher Executive Officer (Administration/Accounts/Audit) CONTISS 07

• Candidate must possess HND Certificate in the relevant field from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate. An Executive Officer who has spent at least 3 years on the post and is computer literate can also apply.

8.) Senior Executive Officer (Administration/Accounts/Audit) CONTISS 08

• Candidate must possess relevant HND Certificate and must have spent at least three (3) years as HEO.
• A Higher Executive Officer who has spent at least 3 years on the post and is computer literate can also apply.

9.) Principal Executive Officer II (Administration/Accounts) CONTISS 09

• Candidate must possess HND Certificate in relevant field from a recognised institution plus three (3) years experience on the SEO grade.
• A Senior Executive Officer who has spent at least 3 years on the post and is computer literate can also apply.
• This level is terminal for Diploma holders.

10.) Principal Executive Officer I (Administration) CONTISS 11

• Candidate must possess HND Certificate in relevant field from a recognised institution plus three (3) years experience on the SEO grade, preferably in a tertiary institution, plus computer Compliance.

11.) Confidential Secretary II CONTISS 06

• Candidate must have a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent from a recognised institution with proficiency in word processing and other computer applications.
• Candidate must also have spent 3 years as Confidential Secretary III.

12.) Confidential Secretary I CONTISS 07

• Candidate must have First degree/Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognised institution with proficiency in word processing and other computer applications.
• Candidate with National Diploma who has spent at least 6 years in the Confidential Secretary cadre is eligible to apply.

13.) Personal Secretary CONTISS 08

• Candidate must possess all requirements of Confidential Secretary 1 above plus 3 years experience on the grade of CS 1.

14.) Higher Data Processing Officer CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing a professional/National Diploma in Data Processing or relevant computer fields plus at least
• six (6) years cognate experience on the grade or HND in Data Processing, Computer Studies or Professional Advanced Certificate in Electrical Data Processing with proven proficiency in typewriting.

15.) Senior Data Processing Officer CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing a National Diploma in Data Processing who must have undergone post-qualification professional training plus at least nine (6) years data processing experience or HND as in Higher Data Processing Officer above plus 3 years experience.

16.) Principal Data Processing Officer II CONTISS 9

• Candidate possessing HND in Data Processing, Computer Studies or Professional Advanced Certificate in Electrical Data
• Processing with proven proficiency in typewriting plus at least six (6) years cognate experience.

17.) Stores Officer CONTISS 06

• Candidate possessing National Diploma in Business Studies/ Purchasing and Supply with at least three (3) years experience in the stores.

18.) Higher Stores Officer CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing HND in Business Administration or Purchasing and Supply plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate or holder of ND as required in Stores Officer above with 6 years cognate experience.

19.) Senior Stores Officer CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing HND as required in Higher Stores Officer above with three (3) years cognate experience in the stores.

20.) Higher Library Officer CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing National Diploma in Library Science or Library and Information Management plus at least six (6) years
• experience in the cadre or good HND/First Degree in the fields above from a recognised institution.
• IT Compliance is compulsory.

21.) Senior Library Officer CONTISS 08

• Possession of qualification specified for Higher Library Officer above plus at least three (3) years experience on the grade. IT Compliance is compulsory.

22.) Principal Library Officer II CONTISS 09

• Possession of qualification specified for Senior Library Officer above plus at least three (3) years experience on the grade.
• IT Compliance is compulsory

23.) Assistant Librarian CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing first degree in Library Science or any other discipline from a recognized institution plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

24.) Librarian II CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified in 1(a) above or MLS plus at least three (3) years cognate experience.

25.) Librarian I CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Assistant Librarian above plus a postgraduate diploma in Library science with at least six (6) years cognate experience or Masters Degree plus three (3) years as Librarian II.

26.) Senior Systems Analyst/ Programmer CONTISS 09

• Possession of Masters Degree in Computer Science or Informatics plus three (3) years post-graduation cognate experience.
• Also, possession of a First Degree in disciplines above with six (6) years cognate experience.

27.) Senior Computer Engineer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing Masters Degree in Computer or Software Engineering plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate plus 3 years cognate experience or holder of Second Class degree in above computer fields plus 6 years post-graduation experience.

28.) Civil Engineer II; Electrical Engineer II; Mechanical Engineer II: CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing a first degree in fields above which are registrable with respective professional bodies, plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

29.) Architect I; Quantity Surveyor I; Building Engineer I CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing a first degree in fields above which are registrable with respective professional bodies plus three (3) years cognate experience or Masters Degree. Plus IT Knowledge.

30.) Senior Civil Engineer; Senior Electrical Engineer; Senior Mechanical Engineer: CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing a First Degree in fields above which are registrable with respective professional bodies plus six (6) years experience or Masters Degree in the stated fields plus IT Knowledge with at least three (3) years experience on the grade.

31.) Principal Architect; Principal Quantity Surveyor; CONTISS 11

• Candidate possessing a first degree in fields above which are registrable with respective professional bodies(COREN etc) plus at least 9 (nine) years post-graduation experience or Masters Degree with 6 years cognate experience.
• Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body plus ICT compliance.

32.) Assistant Chief Building Engineer CONTISS 12

• Confirmed Principal Engineer with at least three (3) years experience on the grade.
• Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body plus ICT compliance.

33.) Higher Technical Officer CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing HND in relevant field plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

34.) Senior Technical Officer CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing qualification specified in 1(b) above with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

35.) Principal Technical Officer II CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing qualification specified in 1(b) above with at least six (6) years experience.

36.) Principal Technical Officer I CONTISS 11

• Confirmed Principal Technical Officer II with at least three (3) years experience on the grade plus ICT compliance.

37.) Medical Officer II CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) from recognized University and must be registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

38.) Medical Officer I CONTISS 11

• Candidate possessing a degree in Medicine (MBBS) from recognized University and must be registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate with at least (3) years experience on grade.

39.) Staff Nurse CONTISS 07

• Candidate with B. Sc in Nursing and registered with Nursing/Midwifery Council of Nigeria plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

40.) Nursing Officer CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified in 1(a) above with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

41.) Senior Nursing Officer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified in 1(a) above with at least six (6) years cognate experience.

42.) Pharmacist CONTISS 08

• Candidate with first degree in Pharmacy from a recognised institution registrable with Pharmacist Registration Board of Nigeria plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

43.) Higher Pharmacy Technician CONTISS 07

• Candidate who has completed the prescribed training programme from the School of Health Technology and has obtained registration from the Institute of Health Technology for Technician Cadre with three (3) years cognate experience.

44.) Higher Medical Record Technician CONTISS 08
Candidate for this position must have qualifications :

• Associate membership of the Association of Medical Technician;
• Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators;
• Certificate of registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology for Technician cadres after successful completion of the three (3) years training programme;
• Candidate must have at least three (3) years cognate experience.

45.) Higher Environmental Health Superintendent CONTISS 08
Candidate possessing the following qualifications:

• Royal Society of Health Diploma for Public Health.
• West African Health Examination Board Diploma for Public Health Superintendent /Environmental Health Officer.
• HND in Environmental Health Science from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.
• Candidate must have at least three (3) years cognate experience.

46.) Farm Officer II CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing a degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science or Crop Production from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

47.) Farm Officer I CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Farm Officer grade above with at least three (3) years cognate experiences.

48.) Senior Farm Officer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Farm Officer grade above with at least six (6) years cognate experience.

49.) Farm Manager CONTISS 11

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Farm Officer grade above with at least nine (9) years cognate experience.

50.) Assistant Agricultural Superintendent CONTISS 06

• Candidate possessing SSCE plus a National Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised institution with at least three (3) years cognate experience as Agricultural Supervisor.

51.) Agricultural Superintendent; Animal Health Superintendent; Forestry Superintendent CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing a HND in any of Agriculture/Animal Science/Forestry from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate or holder of National Diploma in any of the areas above with six (6) years cognate experience.

52.) Senior Agricultural Superintendent; Senior Animal Health Superintendent; Senior Forest Superintendent; Senior Horticulturist CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing HND in any of the fields above with at least three (6) years cognate experience.
• Must be IT compliant.

53.) Fisheries Officer II 07

• Candidate for this position must possess B.sc. in Fisheries, zoology, Biology, Agriculture from a recognised University with NYSC discharge certificate.

54.) Fisheries Officer I CONTISS 08

• Candidate for this position must possess B.Sc. in Fisheries, zoology, Biology, Agriculture with at least three (3) years cognate experience or holder of M.Sc.Degree in Fisheries or any of the relevant disciplines.

55.) Fire Officer I CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing First Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Building with at least three (3) years cognate fire service experience.

56.) Senior Fire Officer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing First Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Building with at least six (6) years cognate fire service experience.

57.) Senior Medical Laboratory Technician CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or a relevant qualification from School of Health Technology with at least nine (9) years cognate experience or HND in Medical Laboratory Science with full registration with Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Nigeria plus three (3) years cognate experience.

58.) Internal Auditor II CONTISS 07

• Candidate with First Degree in Accountancy from a recognised University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate or HND in Accounting.

59.) Senior Internal Auditor CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Internal Auditor II above with a total of at least six (6) years experience.
• Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.

60.) Principal Internal Auditor CONTISS 11

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Senior Internal Auditor above with a total of at least nine (9) years experience. Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.

61.) Academic Planning Officer CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing a First Degree in Pol. Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Development Planning or Educational Planning from a recognized University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

62.) Senior Academic Planning Officer CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing a First Degree in Political Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Development Planning or Educational Planning from a recognised University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate with at least three (3) years cognate experience on the grade or Masters Degree in relevant discipline.

63.) Principal Academic Planning Officer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the requirements specified for Senior Academic Planning Officer above with at least three (3) years on the grade plus membership of relevant professional bodies.

64.) Assistant Coach CONTISS 06

• Candidate possessing a National Diploma in Physical Education from a recognised institution or its equivalent from the National Institute of Sports (NIS) including coaching ability in a specific sports or game plus at least four (4) years cognate experience on the grade.

65.) Sports Coach II CONTISS 07

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Assistant Coach above with at least three (3) yearscognate experience or holder of degree in Physical and Health Education or its equivalence plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

66.) Senior Sports Coach CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualifications specified for Sports Coach II above with at least six (6) years post-Sports Coach II experience.

67.) Assistant Security Officer CONTISS 06

• Possession of Diploma in Crime Management, Prevention and Control/ Social Policy and Administration.
• Candidates with military or paramilitary background have additional advantage.

68.) Higher Security Officer, Senior Security Officer and Principal Security Officer

• Candidates possessing LLB/ LL.M or B.Sc/BA/Msc. in Criminology, Security Studies, Public Administration, Sociology or other disciplines in the humanities and Social Sciences.
• Academic qualification and length of practical experience in security matters will determine salary placement and grade on the cadre.

69.) Information Officer I CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing a degree preferably in Arts, Journalism, (Mass Communication) Social Sciences or English Language from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption certificate with at least three (3) years cognate experience or Masters Degree in the relevant discipline.

70.) Senior Information Officer CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Information Officer I above with total of six (6) years cognate experience for First Degree holder and three (3) years for Masters Degree holder.

71.) Science Laboratory Technologist II (SLT II) CONTISS 07

• Candidate with HND in Science Laboratory Technology with registration with the AIST plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

72.) Science Laboratory Technologist I CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

73.) Science Laboratory Technologist CONTISS 09

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least six (6) years cognate experience.

74.) Principal Science Laboratory Technologist CONTISS 11

• Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least nine (9) years cognate experience.

75.) Accountant II CONTISS 08

• Candidate possessing a good degree in Accountancy from a recognised University with NYSC/Exemption Certificate with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

76.) Accountant I CONTISS 09

• Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Acccountant II above with at least six (6) years cognate experience plus computer compliance.
• Possession of membership of a chartered professional body will be an added advantage.

77.) Senior Accountant CONTISS 11

• Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Acccountant II above with at least nine (9) years cognate experience. Candidate for the rank must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.

78.) Principal Accountant CONTISS 12

• Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Acccountant II above with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience plus computer compliance.
• Candidate for the rank must be a member of a chartered professional body.

79.) Assistant Hall Supervisor CONTISS 06

• Chief Porter possessing a National Diploma in Social Works with at least three (3) years cognate experience.

80.) Hall Supervisor CONTISS 07

• Assistant Hall Supervisor possessing ND in Social Works with a least six (6) years cognate experience.

81.) Procurement Officer 1 CONTISS 08

• Possession of Masters Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Marketing/Business Administration/Economics plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate and computer literacy or a good First Degree in the disciplines above, computer literacy and three (3) years cognate experience.

82.) Principal Procurement Officer CONTISS 11

• Possession of a degree in disciplines listed in Procurement Officer I plus six (6) years post-graduation experience for those with Masters Degree and nine (9) years for First Degree holders.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and Government certificate in procurement is highly desirable.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2014