Readers (Political Science) at the Federal University, Gashua

The Federal University, Gashua in Yobe State was established in February, 2013. Degree Programmes commenced in the 2014/2015 academic session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for position of:

Job Title: Reader

Location: Yobe
Department: Political Science

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A PhD. Holder or its equivalent with a minimum of eight years teaching experience at the University level.
• A minimum of three years as a Senior Lecturer in the University.
• Postgraduate supervision at PhD. (or equivalent) level, where the program is available.
• Considerable background of research with a sufficient number of admissible publications, totalling 12 articles in reputable journals and 8 edited conference proceedings.
• Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities.
• General academic leadership and the ability to guide others.
• Some administrative experience.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Favourable external assessment.

Contract Appointment
Readers wishing to apply for contract appointment and leave of absence may be considered.

Application Closing Date
27th October, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should submit three copies each of his/her Application, curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of Credentials, photocopies of relevant pages of all listed publications and other supporting documents. The CV must list down all Publications, Experience and Capabilities.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar;
Federal University, Gashua
P.M.B. 1005,
Gashua,
Yobe State.

Applicants are responsible for requesting three referees who know them very well including reputable academics to forward "CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS" on them.

Note: Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.