Lecturer II (Crop Science) at Landmark University - 4 Positions

Landmark University is a private University approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, established by World Mission Agency, which is an arm of the Living Faith Church Worldwide. As an apex educational institution, it is focused on teaching, learning, research, and community service by promoting a lasting culture of excellence for the advancement of humanity.

In pursuit of the goal of building a strong research-based University, it seeks to employ research-active academics on regular appointment or as Sabbatical Staff from all over the world. The campus is IT- driven, which empowers every focused academic towards achieving a fulfilled career experience.

Job Title: Lecturer II (Crop Science) - 4 Positions

Location: Omu-Aran, Kwara State

Areas of Specialization
General Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Crop Protection (Plant Pathology), Crop Protection (Agricultural Entomology).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates are required to possess appropriate skills and orientations for respective discipline as well as possess teaching abilities with adequate research experience.
• PhD degree from a reputable university in relevant disciplines.

Remuneration and other Conditions of Service
Our total package is aimed at motivating faculty to being their best. The university is determined to offer all her employees, a globally-competitive, career-fulfilling package. This package is offered on two platforms: salary and non salary package as indicated below.

Landmark University Academic Salary Structure (LUASS) - Annual

• Lecturer II without a Ph.D. (LUASS 08) = 1, 677,644 – 2,454,439
• Lecturer II with a Ph.D. (LUASS 08a) = 1,814,460 – 2,540,726
• Lecturer I without a Ph.D. (LUASS 10) = 2,144,827 – 3,343,503
• Lecturer I (with PhD) (LUASS 10a) = 2,287,995 – 3,450,737
• Senior Lecturer (LUASS 12) = 3,525,689 – 5,276,154
• Associate Professor (LUASS 13) = 4,296,174 – 6,411,986
• Professor (LUASS 14) = 5,214,361 – 7,678,074

The University in addition provides the following conditions of service:

• An Encompassing and empowering (Physical, moral and spiritual) environment that allow focus and concentration;
• Maintenance of stable academic calendar.
• Well-stocked Library with current publications (books, journals and multimedia centre);
• State of the art Laboratories, Workshops and specialized Facilities;
• Full internet service
• Sponsorship of international and local conferences:
• Research and Development Grants:
• Support for continuous academic and professional development;
• Openness to international collaborations with other institutions;
• 24 hour electricity and water supply;
• 24 hour campus security and intelligence crew;
• Residential arrangement for both staff and students etc.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2014

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Please Note:

• You will be required to upload your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae and other credentials in a single document (in either doc, pdf or odt format)
• Your Curriculum Vitae is expected to contain the following information among others:
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • State of Origin/Nationality
  • Marital Status
  • Institutions attended (with dates)
  • Academic and professional qualifications (with dates); honors, distinction and membership of learned societies and professional associations or affiliations;
  • Statement of personal research focus and institutional academic development plan
  • Working experience
  • Present employment
  • Employment Status
  • Salary and employer
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (at least one of whom must, where appropriate, be the Head of the applicant’s current place of employment); and 2 of 3 referees should make specific statements on the competence base of the candidate’s research and academic pedigree.

The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar
Landmark University,
P.M.B 1001, Omu Aran, Kwara State,
Nigeria.