ADVERTISEMENT FOR ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
Following the license by the Federal Executive Council for the establishment of the University on the Niger and the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence academic activities in the 20 programmes of the University with effect from the 2023/2024 session, we are currently seeking exceptionally qualified staff with outstanding integrity and demonstrable leadership qualities to join our team in pioneering the University.
B. VACANCIES
University on the Niger invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to urgently fill the following vacant Positions in the University.
ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
| S/N | Department | Designations | Qualification |
| 1 | Nursing Science | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | BSc + MSc + PhD |
| 2 | Medical Laboratory Science | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | BSc/BMLS + MSc + PhD |
| 3 | Physiotherapy | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | DPT/BPT/BMRPT/BSc + MSc + PhD |
| 4 | Radiography & Radiation Sciences | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | BSc + MSc + PhD |
| 5 | Public Health | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | BSc + MSc + PhD |
| 6 | Health Information Management | Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer | BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD |
| Laboratory Technologists | |||
| S/N | Department | Designations | Qualification |
| 1 | Human Anatomy/Human Physiology/Medical Laboratory Science/ Radiography & Radiation Science/Microbiology & Parasitology/Public Health/Pharmacy/Pharmocology & Therapeutics/ Anatomic Pathology/ Haematology/Medical Microbiology & Parasitology | Senior Laboratory Technologist | BSc + MSc |
| Laboratory Technologist I Laboratory Technologist II | HND/BSc | ||
C. QUALIFICATIONS
Professor
Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least ten (10) years of teaching and research experience in a University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialization within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of 15 points and above and the evidence of having attracted research grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 60 years old at the time of appointment. ICT proficiency is required.
Associate Professor
Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second-class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least eight (8) years of teaching and research experience in 2 University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialization within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of between 8 to 14 points and the evidence of having attracted Peng grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 55 years old at the time of appointment. ICT proficiency is required.
Senior Lecturer
Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second-class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship), in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least five (S) years of teaching and research experience in a University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialization within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of between 4 to 7 points and the evidence of having attracted research grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 50 years old at the time of appointment. ICT proficiency is required.
Lecturer I
Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least two (2) years of teaching and research experience in a University as a Lecturer II. Candidates must possess scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialization within departmental fields of study. Candidates must not be above 45 years old at the time of appointment. ICT proficiency is required.
Lecturer II
Candidate for direct appointment to the rank of Lecturer II must possess a Ph.D in the relevant subject areas. ICT proficiency is required.
Laboratory Technologists (Only in departments advertised)
A Candidate for the position of Senior Laboratory Technologist must possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree from a recognized University not below 2nd Class Lower Division, plus a Master’s Degree, plus six (6) years post qualification cognate experience. Candidates for Laboratory Technologist I & II must possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree from a recognized University not below 2nd Class Lower Division plus at least (Two) years post qualification cognate experience. All applicants must be registered with the National Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISIT) or other recognized professional laboratory technology bodies. Candidates must not be above 50 years old at the time of appointment. ICT proficiency is required.
D. SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES:
Salaries and allowances are as obtainable in Nigerian Public Universities.
E. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
As contained in the approved conditions governing the service of Staff in Nigerian Universities.
F. METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications Curriculum Vitae & photocopies of their credentials, and recommendation letters from three referees. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:
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- Full name (Surname First in Capital Letters)
- Place and date of Birth
- Age
- Gender
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- E-mail Address and Phone Number(s)
- Postal Address
- Permanent Home Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin and LGA
- Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates (photocopies of certificates to be attached)
- Previous employment(s), position(s), Date(s)
- Details of Administrative Experience (with dates)
- Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates, including a photocopy of the latest pay slip
- List of Publications (Academic staff only)
- List of grants received as Principal Investigator
- Scopus Publication h-index
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Membership in Professional Bodies
- Names and Addresses of 3 referees
Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked, “Application for Employment” (State Category e.g., Lecturer I) to:
The Registrar
University on the Niger
Iyienu Campus, Anambra State
CLOSING DATE:
Applications should reach the Office of the Registrar, not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview
Signed:
Rev. Canon Emmanuel Eze
Ag. Registrar