University of Lafia, Nassarawa Statehereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill teaching and non-teaching vacancies in the following Department /Units at University of Lafia, Nasarwa State.
Academic Departments
Facility of Science
1.) 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.2.) Associate Professors
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. Copied from: www..com
Candidates must have attained the rank of Professor at time of application.
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.
3.) 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. Copied from: www..com
4.) 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,
5.) 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)6.) Assistant Lecturers
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.
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.
7.) 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.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
8.) Professor
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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.
9.) Associate Professor
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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. Copied from: www..com
10.) Senior Lecturers
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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.11.) Lecturers I
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,
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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,
12.) Lecturers II
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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.
13.) Assistant Lecturers
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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.
14.) Graduate Assistant
Candidates are required in the following departments
Programmes
B.A. English Language
B.A. History
B.A. Visual Arts
B.Sc. Sociology
B.Sc. Political Science
B.Sc. Economics
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.
Non-Academic Vacancies
15.) Deputy Registrars
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 14)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree preferably in the Humanities, Law, Social Science or Management Sciences from a recognized University plus minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience, six (6) of which must been in a University.16.) Principal Assistant Registrars
Possession of a relevant higher degree in Administration and membership of a professional administrative body is mandatory.
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS13)17.) Senior Assistant Registrars
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree preferably in the Humanities, Law, Social Science or Management Sciences from a recognized University plus minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience, four (4) of which must been in a University. Possession of a relevant higher degree in Administration and membership of a professional administrative body is mandatory.
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS11)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree preferably in the Humanities, Law, Social Science or Management Sciences from a recognized University plus minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience, three (3) of which must been spent in a tertiary institution. Possession of a relevant higher degree in Administration and membership of a professional administrative body is mandatory.
18.) Assistant Registrar
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree preferably in the Humanities, Law, Social Science or Management Sciences from a recognized University plus minimum of six (6) years cognate experience. Possession of a relevant higher degree in Administration and membership of a professional administrative body is mandatory.
19.) Assistant Registrar (Guidance and Counseling)
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS9)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Guidance and Counseling from a recognized University, plus six (6) years cognate experience.
20.) Administrative Officers
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS8)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree from a recognized University with three (3) years cognate experience.
21.) Administrative Assistants
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS7)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree from a recognized University plus one (1) years National Youth Service or exemption.
22.) Confidential Secretaries II
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS7)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in secretarial studies from a recognized institution, plus seven (7) years working experience and demonstrable ability for 120/50 words per minute speed in shorthand/typing.23.) Confidential Secretaries III
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 6)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess National Diploma (ND) in secretarial studies from a recognized institution, plus four (4) years working experience and demonstrable ability for 100/50 words per minute speed in shorthand/typing.
Bursary Departments
24.) Chief Accountants
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 13)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a B.Sc. degree/HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, plus twelve (12) years cognate experience, out of which six (6) years must be in a tertiary Institution. Membership of a recognized professional body is required.
25.) Principal Accountants
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess a B.Sc. degree/HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, with nine (9) years cognate experience out of which four (4) years must be in a tertiary institution. Membership of a recognized professional body is required.
26.) Senior Accountants
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess at least a B.Sc or HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, plus six (6) years post-qualification experience, out of which three (3) must be in a tertiary institution. Membership of a recognized professional body is required. Copied from: www.hot .com
27.) Accountants I
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 8)
Qualification:
Candidates should possess at least a B.Sc or HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, plus 3 years cognate experience; Registration with a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.28.) Accountants II
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 7)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors Degree or HND in Accounting from a recognized University, plus NYSC experience.
Academic Planning Unit
29.) Principal Planning Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors Degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized University, plus a minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience.
30.) Senior Planning Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors Degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized University, plus a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience.
Central Stores
31.) Principal Stores Officer I
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess HND/B.Sc; Degree and minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience and be registered with the Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
In addition, candidates should have sound knowledge in purchasing and supply and Stores Management, records management, marketing and insurance, auditing and stock record management and good leadership skills.
32.) Principal Stores Officer II
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess HND/B.Sc Degree plus minimum of six (6) years cognate experience.
Candidates should also possess leadership qualities in management and record keeping.
Internal Audit
33.) Principal Internal Auditors
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree or HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, plus nine (9) years of post-qualification experience and membership of a recognized professional body.
34.) Senior Internal Auditors
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree or HND in Accounting from a recognized institution, but with six (6) years of post-qualification experience and membership of a recognized professional body
Library
35.) Principal Librarians
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized University, with nine (9) years cognate experience plus at least eight (8) publications, five (5) of which must be journal articles in reputable learned journals.36.) Senior Librarians
Membership of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria is also required.
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized University, with six (6) years cognate experience plus at least four (4) journal articles in reputable learned journals.
Membership of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria is also required.
37.) Library Officers
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess National Diploma (ND) in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
Physical Planning and Works
38.) Chief Architect
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 13)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Architecture from a recognized University with twelve (12) years working experience plus membership of Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON); or39.) Principal Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical)
Masters degree in Architecture from a recognized University with nine (9) years working experience, out of which three (3) years must be from a tertiary institution plus membership of ARCON. Cognate administrative experience is an added advantage.
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical) from a recognized University, with nine (9) years post-qualification experience plus registration with a recognized professional body.40.) Principal Quantity Surveyor
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University plus nine (9) years post-qualification experience plus registration with a recognized professional body.
Candidates must have HND in Quantity Surveying plus 12 years cognate experience and membership of Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).
Security Unit
41.) Chief Security Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree from a recognized University and should be at least a retired superintendent of police or its equivalent in the Armed Forces and must have at least twelve (12) years working experience,
42.) Security Officers
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess five credits including English Language in WAEC, NECO, or GCE at not more than two sittings. In addition, they should be at least an ex Inspector of police or its equivalent in the Armed forces with not less than eight (8) years experience.
Health Centre
43.) Principal Medical Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 13)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess MBBS from a recognized university plus nine (9) years post-housemanship experience.
They should also have postgraduate training in Public Health, Community Health and Family Medicine or General Medicine.
Membership of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria is required.
44.) Senior Medical Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess an MBBS plus three (3) years residency/post-housemanship experience; or MBBS plus diploma in a medically related discipline.
Membership of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria is required.
45.) Senior Pharmacist
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a B. Pharm or B.Sc. Pharmacy degree from a recognized university with three (3) years post-registration experience plus membership of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.
46.) Senior Nursing Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should be members of the Nurses Registration Council of Nigeria (NRCN) or Nigeria Registered Midwives (NRM) with six (6) years post-registration experience or possess specialist qualification in intensive care nursing, coronary care nursing or public health; or
Bachelor of Nursing plus three years post-qualification experience.
47.) Nursing Officer I
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 8)
Qualifications
Candidates should be members of the Nurses Registration Council of Nigeria (NRCN) or Nigeria Registered Midwives (NRM) with four (4) years post-registration experience or possess specialist qualification in intensive care nursing, coronary care nursing or public health; or
Bachelor of Nursing plus three years post-qualification experience.
48.) Nursing Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 6)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess NRCN or NRM membership.
Public Relations/Information & Protocol Unit
49.) Principal Information/Public Relations Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree from a recognized University in Mass Communication, Public Relations or any other relevant degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences with at least nine (9) years cognate experience plus evidence of membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); or
Masters degree in a relevant field with at least six (6) years cognate experience plus membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR.Copied from: www..com
Science Laboratories unit
50.) Chief Laboratory Technologists
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess HND/AIST/FIST and minimum of twenty (20) years experience or fifteen (15) years experience for degree holders Registration with relevant professional association is mandatory and candidates must also possess leadership qualities to manage a Science Laboratory in a University.
51.) Principal Laboratory Technologists
Qualifications:
Candidates should HND/AIST or equivalent in the relevant field plus a minimum of twelve (12) cognate experience in Laboratory Technology or FILST plus a minimum of seven (7) years cognate experience.
ICT/MIS Unit
52.) Director
Qualifications
Candidate should posses a good honors degree- in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a recognized University, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience, eight (8) of which must have been spent in a University.
53.) Senior Programmer/Analysts
Qualifications
Candidates should posses at least B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus six (6) years post qualification experience.
54.) Chief Data Entry Officers
Qualifications
Candidates should posses at least Diploma in Computer proficiency plus twelve (12) years experience.
Sports Unit
55.) Principal Coach
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 11)
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Physical Education from a recognized University, plus nine (9) years cognate experience.56.) Senior Coach
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a good honors degree in Physical Education from a recognized University, plus six (6) years cognate experience.
Catering Unit
57.) Senior Catering Officer
Salary Scale:(CONUSSS 8)
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a B.Sc. or HND in Home Economics, Home Management, Catering, Institutional Management, plus three (3) years post qualification experience.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.
Application Deadline
3rd January, 2012
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 fisted candidates will be invited to interview.
