Federal University Gusau Internal & External Advertisement Of Academic & Non -Teaching Staff Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into various academic positions in the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. The University currently has five faculties and one institute; Faculties of Education, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Science and Institute of Mining and Geosciences respectively.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Crop Protection: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Animal Science: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Agriculture: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Soil Science: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Agric. Economics: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Farm Officer II (CONTISS 07)

Candidate should possess 5 O’Level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics plus a recognized Higher National Diploma (HND) in agriculture or related discipline.

Farm Officer I (CONTISS 08)

Candidate should possess 5 O’Level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics plus a degree or equivalent in agriculture or related discipline with two (2) years relevant experience.

Senior Farm Officer (CONTISS 09)

Farm Manager II (CONTISS 11)

Candidates should possess 5 O’Level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics plus a degree or equivalent in agriculture or related discipline with four (4) years reCandidates should possess 5 O’Level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics plus a degree or equivalent in agriculture or related discipline with seven (7) years relevant experience.

Senior Farm Manager (CONTISS 12)

Candidates should possess 5 O’Level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics with a degree or its equivalent in agriculture or related discipline plus nine (9) years relevant experience.

Principal Farm Manager (CONTISS 13)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of Mechanical Engineering: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Engineer II (CONTISS 07)

B.Sc. Engineering in relevant field from a recognized institution + NYSC

Engineer I (CONTISS 08)

B.Sc. Engineering in relevant field from a recognized institution + NYSC

Three years of cognate experience

B.Sc. Engineering in relevant field from a recognized institution + NYSC

Senior Engineer (CONTISS 09)

B.Sc. Engineering in relevant field from a recognized institution + NYSC

Six years of cognate experience.

Principal Engineer (CONTISS 11)

B.Sc, Engineering in relevant field from a recognized institution + NYSC

Nine years of cognate experience

INSTITUTE OF MINING AND GEOSCIENCES:

Department of Mining Engineering: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant.

Department of Pharmacology: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of General Pharmaceutics: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of Phamarcognosy: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, L 1ecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Department of Clinical Pharmacy: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Drugs Information Unit: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Information and Communication Technology Unit: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant

Herbarium Unit: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Model Community Pharmacy Unit: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Graduate Assistant.

Technologist II (CONTISS 07)

Candidate should possess a good HND in relevant discipline not below lower credit level, plus registration with Institute of Science Laboratory Technology.

In addition, the candidate should possess 5 o level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics

Technologist I (CONTISS 08)

• Candidates should possess qualification specified in Technologist II above plus three (3) years post-qualification experience OR

• Candidate should possess other recognized professional qualifications plus at least a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience OR a holder of HND plus M.Tech. degree in same discipline.

Senior Technologist II (CONTISS 09)

Candidate should possess any of the following qualifications:

A good HND (or other recognized equivalent qualifications) plus a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience OR

Or other recognized equivalent professional qualifications, plus a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification experience OR

HND plus M.Tech. in the same discipline with a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience.

Senior Technologist I (CONTISS 10)

Candidate should possess any of the following qualifications:

A good HND (or other recognized equivalent qualifications) plus a minimum of nine (9) years post qualification experience; OR

other recognized equivalent professional qualifications, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification experience OR

HND plus M.Tech. in same discipline with a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience.

Principal Technologist (CONTISS 11)

Candidates should possess any of the qualifications:

A good HND with minimum of nine (9) years post qualification experience plus professional registration OR

A good HND with M.Tech in same discipline plus a minimum of nine (9) years post qualification experience.

Assistant Chief Technologist (CONTISS 12)

Candidates should possess any of the qualifications:

A good HND, must spent three (3) years on the post of Principal Technologist plus Professional registration.

Chief Technologist (CONTISS 13)

Candidates should possess any of the qualifications:

By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Technologist with HND (or other equivalent Professional Qualifications with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Chief Technologist plus Professional registration.

Requirements for each academic posts

Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 01)

Applicant must be a holder of first degree with at least second class upper division from a recognized institution. Applicant with lower division may also apply NYSC/ Exemption certificate.

Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)

Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D. in relevant field or Master degree with at least 2 publications in a reputable journal and spent at least 2 years as Assistant Lecturer.

Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)

Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D. in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and 2 edited conference proceedings.

A holder of Master degree who has been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years’ university teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.

Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)

Must be a Ph.D. holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at university level. plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the university.

Plus, sufficient number, (not less than 6), of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings.

Substantial Evidence of potential for continues research activity and academic leadership.

Reader (CONUASS 06)

Must be a Ph.D. holder in relevant field with at least nine (9) years teaching experience at the university level. plus 3 years as Senior Lecturer in the university.

Adequate background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 12), of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 8) edited conference proceedings.

Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D. and Master level;

Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities;

General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.

Some administrative experience and proven integrity.

Favorable external assessment.

To be currently at least a Senior Lecturer in the university.

Professor (CONUASS 07)

Must be a Ph.D. holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the university level. plus 3 years at least as Reader.

Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledged authority in area of specialization;

Considerable background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 15), of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings;

Not less than 75% of the maximum scores under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization;

Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D. and Master level;

Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities;

Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.

Administrative skills, ability and experience and spotless integrity.

Favorable external assessment.

And applicant for the position of professor must be currently a Reader in a university or waiting external assessment for the position.

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Responsibilities

Supervise, monitor and co-ordinate the activities of procurement unit;

Prepare a procurement plan for the University for the short and long run;

Prepare report for management – Annually, quarterly and other formal reports for action of the University management and Vice-Chancellor;

Design standard procurement programme and review from time to time;

Monitor the performance and efficiency on costs;

Prepare memoranda for procurement procedure; And performing other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

Twelve (12) years of relevant cognate experience in procurement activities in a tertiary institution or public service. He/she must have reached the position of Principal Procurement Officer I or its equivalent;

Be competent in relevant computer/ICT operation.

Possession of relevant higher degree or Postgraduate Professional qualifications in relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Bureau for Public Procurement Certificate of conversion will be an added advantage.

He/she must show evidence of leadership qualities, integrity and team work.

The Person

Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;

Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;

Must be of good physical and mental health;

Excellent verbal, and written communication skills;

Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills; and

Should not be older than sixty (60) years by the time of appointment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) sets of typed applications, photocopies of their credentials, and curriculum vitae (CV). The CV must contain the following information:

Full Name (in capital letters)

Post applied for

Date of birth

Place of Birth

State of origin

L.G.A. of origin

Nationality (for non-Nigerian)

Permanent home address

Current postal address

Functional email address

GSM number

Marital status

Number of children with dates

Institutes attended with dates

Qualifications with dates

Professional qualification with dates

General and specific working experience giving duration, post held and salary

Details of research work and publications (attached)

Details of administrative experience and community services with details of status and dates

Present employment, rank, grade level and step, salary structure and name and address of the employer.

Extra-curricular activities

Any other relevant information

Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be your current HOD/Dean who shall send their reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover.

All applications must be addressed and sent to:

The Registrar,

Federal University Gusau

P.M.B. 1001,

Gusau,

Zamfara State.

All applications must reach the Registrar not later than six (6) weeks from date of the publication of this advertisement. It should be noted that only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Thank you.