Lead City University: Numerous Job Vacancies 2010

Lead City University (LCU) is a Private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2005. Specializing in Management & Entrepreneurial Studies; Law; information Technology & Applied Sciences. LCU is one of the fastest growing private universities in Nigeria. Increasing Student enrolment has necessitated the need for additional staff.
Accordingly the university seeks expressions of interest from candidates of exceptional intellectual caliber (Nigerian or expatriate), who have the dedication, enthusiasm and drive to lead the much needed change in our nation’s university system both in its national and international context. These positions are reserved for only the thorough bred and serious academics /technologist/Engineers with proven track records and passion for imparting knowledge in our three faculties. A quantum of relevant experience in an IT environment is essential.

Director: Executive Education
Lead City University seeks a suitable candidate (Nigerian/Expatriate) with the vision and dedication to lead our Executive Education Program. LCU Executive Education Comprises General Management and Human. Resources Development courses in the areas of Public Administration, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management and international Diplomacy and Strategic studies. These are in form of Professional Graduate Studies and short in-service training programmes at the Graduate
level

University Library
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Law Librarian & Librarian 1.
Applicants are expected to possess a good University Degree (Law Librarians must have LLB. BL) plus Masters Degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent coupled with evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals and research activities. Exceptional knowledge and experience in the application of Information and Communications Technology (lCT) in Library and information Services is compulsory.

Teaching Positions
1. Faculty of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurial Studies:
Accounting; Banking & Finance, Economics; Sports & Recreation Management. Sports Psychology/Facility Management; Exercise Physiology; Health Education.

2. Faculty of Law:
Intellectual & Property Law; Public Law

3. Faculty of Information Technology & Applied Sciences:
Biochemistry; Computer& Information Science; Electronics, Food Science & Technology; Microbiology; Nursing Science & Administration.

Qualification and Experience
(i) Professor: Candidates should be matured scholars with a Ph.D degree in the relevant field and not less than 10 years cognate experience in a University or comparable Institution. The candidate should have a substantial number of scholarly books and other publications in reputable journals. They should be able to provide academic leadership initiate and carry out independent research work as well as supervise research work of their students. Evidence of skills and competence in administration is essential.

(ii) Associate professor: As for Item (i) above with not less than 8 years-cognate experiences in the university or comparable institution.

(lii) Senior Lecturer: As for item (i) above with not less than 5 years cognate experience ill the University or comparable system.

(Iv) Lecturer 1: Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree in the relevant discipline with evidence of scholarly publications and not less than 3 years’ cognate experience in the university system. In addition, they should also be able to supervise students’ projects.

(v) Lecturer II: Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree in the relevant discipline with evidence of scholarly publications. Candidates without Ph.D should not apply for any lectureship position.

Technologist/ Engineers (all Cadres)
University Degree or equivalents in any of the following Technological ; Engineering fields: Computer Science; Electronics; Laboratory Technology, Telecommunication; Media Technology (Audio, Multimedia & Digital film fields), Health & Fitness Technology Entry depends on Qualifications and Level of experience in the University or comparable/
Institution.

Security & Safety Officer
The candidate for this position must have military or paramilitary training, with considerable years of security experience in multicultural organization. Retired but active military/ police officer can apply provided he/she is not more than 45 years old.

Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Condition of service. is highly attractive. Appointments are pensionable. Salary entry points, on the CONUASS/CONTISS Scales are what is generally applicable in Federal Universities and can also be negotiated.
Other fringe benefits include Retirement! Pension Fund. Group Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Aid and Housing Support. The University’s Microfinance Bank also empowers staff in the area of property acquisition and wealth creation.
Active retirees from universities and comparable institutions are encouraged to apply as well. Qualified candidates should stipulate the nature of appointment that interests them (Full-Time/Part-Time/Sabbatical Position)

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies of applications and Curriculum Vitae, which should contain, among other things, the following:
1. Name in full with Surname first in Capital Letters.
2. Post desired
3. Department
3. Type/Nature of appointment desired (full time, Part Time, Sabbatical)
4. Date of Birth 6. Nationality 7. Marital Status
5. No. and ages of Children
6. Current Postal and Physical Addresses/E-mail/Phone/Fax
7. Institutions attended with date.
8. Professional and Academic Qualifications obtained with dates
9. List of Publications. in details (Where applicable)
10. Evidence of Research (Where applicable)
11. Working Experience with dates and posts held.
12. Present Employment; Status, Salary and Employer’s address
13. Extra-Curricular Activities
14. Names and Addresses of3 referees who should be requested to forward their reports directly to the registrar.

Closing Date
Ten copies of applications & Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded both on-line and hard copies to reach the Registrar not later than 16th April 2010. The process of selection will commence thereafter and will cease only after the positions have been properly filled.

Please Contact the University website for Further information about the university
E-mail: leadcity@lcu.edu.ng;
Website: www.lcu.edu.ng