Sokoto State University Massive Recruitment for Academic Positions (Lecturers)

Sokoto State University is a new conventional degree awarding Institution whose motto "It all begins here" depicts the concept of education as a determinant of progress and societal advancement. It visions to become world-class institution that produces globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and are prepared to meet challenges of the millennium.

It is in this regard that the University wishes to engage suitably qualified applicants to fill the positions of Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer I in the following Departments that will commence academic programmes in the 2013/2014 session:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies
2. History
3. Modern European Languages
4. Nigerian Languages
5. Economics
6. Geography
7. Political Science
8. Sociology
9. Science Education
10. Educational Foundations
11. Curriculum Studies
12. Biological Sciences
13. Biochemistry
14. Mathematics
15. Microbiology
16. Pure and Applied Chemistry
17. Physics

Requisite Qualifications

1.) Professor

• Applicants must hold Ph.D, Masters and Bachelors degree (Second Class minimum) in relevant fields.
• S/he must have sufficient and relevant publications in peer reviewed, reputable journals and conference proceedings with at least fourteen (14) years cognate experience. In addition, the applicant must be registered with relevant professional bodies, with evidence of academic leadership.
• All applicants must be proficient in computer and a teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

2.) Reader

• Applicants must hold Ph.D, Masters and Bachelors degree (Second Class minimum) in relevant fields.
• S/he must have sufficient and relevant publications in peer reviewed, reputable journals and conference proceedings with at least eleven (11) years cognate experience. In addition, the applicant must be registered with relevant professional bodies, with evidence of academic leadership.
• A Senior Lecturer with three (3) years of teaching experience could be considered but must have demonstrated capacity through sound academic publications and leadership,.
• All applicants must be proficient in computer and a teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

3.) Senior Lecturer

• Applicants must hold Ph.D, Masters and Bachelors degree (Second Class minimum) in relevant fields.
• S/he must have sufficient and relevant publications in peer reviewed, reputable journals and conference proceedings with at least eleven (11)years cognate experience. In addition, the applicant must be registered with relevant professional bodies, with evidence of academic leadership.
• All applicants must be proficient in computer and a teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

4.) Lecturer I

• Applicants must hold Ph.D, Masters and Bachelors degree (Second Class minimum) in relevant fields.
• S/he must have sufficient and relevant publications in peer reviewed, reputable journals and conference proceedings with at least five (5) years cognate experience. In addition, the applicant must be registered with relevant professional bodies, with evidence of academic leadership.
• All applicants must be proficient in computer and a leaching qualification will be added advantage.

For academic positions these are open to Nigerians and expatriates.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The salaries and conditions of service are as applicable to the post appointed for in Nigerian Universities as approved by Sokoto State Government and the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested applicants should submit their applications and up-dated Curriculum-Vitae to include contact mobile phone numbers, and e-mail address through the University's email:
[email protected] OR by courier to:
The Registrar, Sokoto State University,
P.M.B. 2134, Airport Road,
Sokoto State