The Federal University Gashua (FUGashua), Yobe State, has announced a comprehensive internal and external advertisement for vacant teaching and non-teaching positions across all faculties and key administrative units of the institution.
The advert, issued by the Registrar, Dr. Abdulkadir Mamuda, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill multiple positions in the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Education, Management and Social Sciences, and Science, as well as in the Registry, Bursary and Health Services Departments.
Teaching Positions Announced
The university announced openings from the rank of Graduate Assistant to Professor, depending on the department. The available positions include:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
1. Fisheries and Aquaculture – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
2. Forestry and Wildlife Management – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
3. Home Science and Management – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
FACULTY OF ARTS
4. English – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
5. History and International Studies – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
6. Library Science – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
7. Arts/Social Science and Educational Foundation – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
8. Science/Vocational and Technical Education – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
9. Accounting – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
10. Business Administration – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
11. Public Administration – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
12. Political Science – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
13. Sociology – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
14. Psychology – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
15. Biochemistry – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
16. Physics – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
17. Microbiology – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
18. Computer Science – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
19. Mathematics – Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
20. University Library – Senior Librarian
21. Works and Physical Planning –
• Senior Quantity Surveyor (CONTISS 8)
• Principal Engineer (Electrical)
• Driver II (CONTISS 3)
Non-Teaching Positions
1. Registry
Deputy Registrar (CONTISS 14)
Principal Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 13)
Administrative Officer (CONTISS 8)
Executive Officer (CONTISS 6)
Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 8)
Senior Confidential Secretary (CONTISS 7)
Confidential Secretary (CONTISS 6)
Secretarial Assistant (CONTISS 3)
2. Bursary
Deputy Bursar (CONTISS 14)
Chief Accountant (CONTISS 13)
3. Health Services
Senior Medical Officer (CONTISS 11)
General Requirements
The notice states that applicants:
Must be eligible Nigerian citizens aged 18–30 years.
Must possess appropriate academic and professional qualifications.
Must provide NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Must show ICT proficiency for all senior positions.
Requirements for Teaching Positions
Graduate Assistant
First-class degree in the relevant field.
Assistant Lecturer
Master’s degree in relevant field.
Must show ability to teach and conduct research.
First degree (minimum Second Class Upper) currently pursuing master’s also accepted.
For B.Agric, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Home Science & Management, minimum of First Class is required.
Lecturer II
Ph.D., or
Master’s degree with at least 2 journal articles and three years teaching/research in a university.
Lecturer I
Ph.D. holder with three years’ teaching experience; or
Master’s holder with five years’ experience and minimum of 5 journal articles plus 3 conference papers.
Senior Lecturer / Senior Librarian
Ph.D. plus five years university teaching experience, with:
Minimum 6 publications (3 journals, 3 proceedings)
Evidence of research productivity and academic leadership
For Senior Librarian:
Must be a Reader/Associate Professor, or
Ph.D. with eight years’ teaching/research experience.
Professor
Must already be a Professor
Ph.D. with at least 20 publications, 12 years cognate experience, and lead author in at least eight works.
Non-Teaching Requirements
The university directed applicants to consult the FUGashua website for detailed requirements for each non-teaching role.
Method of Application
Applicants must submit:
Application letter
Curriculum Vitae
Supporting documents
All applications must be uploaded via:
https://www.campusgashua.edu.ng/uploading-the-post-applied
The CV must include:
1. Post Applied For
2. Full Name
3. Date of Birth
4. Marital Status
5. State/LGA of Origin
6. Nationality
7. Permanent Address
8. Current Postal Address
9. Email Address
10. Phone Number
11. Next of Kin
12. Marital Status
13. Schools Attended (with dates)
14. Qualifications (with photocopies)
15. Professional Qualifications (with photocopies)
16. Present Employer, Salary, Grade Level
17. Work Experience
18. Summary of Professional Experience
19. Administrative/Community Service
20. Hobbies and Interests
21. Three referees (names and addresses)
Application Deadline
The application portal will close two weeks from the date of the advertisement.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Federal University Gashua
P.M.B. 1005
Gashua, Yobe State
Nigeria
The advert was signed by Dr. Abdulkadir Mamuda, FHCIM, FNIM, MNIM, Registrar.
