Professor (Microbial Genetics) at the Federal University of Health Science, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI)

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State is one of the new Universities established in 2021 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Federal University of Health Sciences is a specialized one with focus on Health, Nutrition and Medical Sciences and it is expected to lay a foundation for building National preparedness and resilience in anticipation of future challenges in the health sector while also reducing medical tourism abroad.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professor (Microbial Genetics)

Location: Ila-Orangun, Osun
Faculty: Science
Department: Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Specialisation: Microbial Genetics

Requirements

• The candidate must possess a good first degree, not below second-class lower division, from a reputable University and a master’s and PhD degree (or MBBS plus PhD/Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline. 
• The candidates must have spent at least 12 years of cognate experience teaching and conducting research in a recognised and reputable University. 
• In addition, the candidate must have published at least twenty- six articles in reputable local and international outlets acceptable to the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, of which at least 40% must be offshore, and the candidate should be a lead author in about 40% of the publications. 
• The applicant should have demonstrated good teamwork and leadership skills in the university system. 
• The applicant must have good citations, an H-index, and an i10-index in Google Scholar. 
• The applicants must have spent at least 3 years as a Reader in recognised Universities. 
• Candidates with verifiable records of winning research grants as Principal Investigators will stand at an advantage.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and credentials. The Curriculum Vitae arrangement should follow this pattern:

• Full name (Surname, First in Capital Letters)
• State of origin
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Next of kin
• Postal Address
• Permanent Address
• Email and Phone number
• Post Applied for
• Institutions attended and qualifications obtained with dates (photocopies of certificates to be attached)
• Professional Qualifications
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Work history till present in detail; status and dates
• Administrative positions held
• Number of Postgraduate supervision
• List of grants received with verifiable evidence to be attached)
• List of publications
• Conferences and workshops attended
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of 3 referees.

All applications should be submitted to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Health Science, Ila-Orangun,
P.M.B 204,
Ila-Orangun, Osun State,
Nigeria.
And
Soft copies of the applications must be submitted online via: advert@fuhsi.edu.ng using the Job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The candidates should also request three referees to submit a report on their academic credentials and scholarship.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
• For more information, please visit: https://fuhsi.edu.ng/advert/