Professor (Criminology and Security Studies) at Sam Maris University

Sam Maris University, licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in May 2023 is the first private University in Akoko Land, established with the vision to be a world-renowned University that is internationally distinguished for excellent research, high academic standards in legal, managerial, social and applied sciences, and commitment to social justice.

The University is located within a serene and secure environment at Km 2, Etioro - Afaa Road, Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Our state-of-the-art structures include the Senate Building, Administrative Block and Academic Buildings, Sports Field, Hostels, Library, Health Centre, Cafeteria, well-equipped Laboratories and other facilities such as internet connectivity, etc. and the University runs twenty-two (22) first degree programmes across four (4) Faculties namely Faculty of Computing and Environmental Sciences; Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences; Faculty of Law; and Faculty of Social and Management Sciences.

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

Job Title: Professor (Criminology and Security Studies)

Location: Supare-Akoko, Ondo
Faculty: Social And Management Sciences
Department: Criminology and Security Studies

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a PhD.
• Candidate should also have a minimum of 10 years’ teaching and research experience at the university level, and should be a scholar of high repute with considerable publications in reputable and peer-reviewed Journals and proven ability to provide leadership.
• Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies is required.

Grade
SMU CONASS 07.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2025, 4:00 pm.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their Application with Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates and any other credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should provide information in the format below:

• Full Name
• Title
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State and Local Government of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal/Contact Address
• E-Mail Address
• Mobile Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with names and ages)
• Next of Kin
• Institution(s) Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates)
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
• Working Experience
• Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
• Service to the Community (with status and date)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Major Conferences and Workshops attended with papers read
• List of Publications as appropriate and any other relevant information
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.
• Signature and Date

All applications should be addressed and submitted by hand, courier or registered mail in an envelope duly marked with the post applied for at the top left hand corner (e.g. "Application for the Post of Professor in the Faculty of Law") to:
The Registrar,
Sam Maris University,
Supare-Akoko,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Electronic copies of the applications should be submitted to: registrar@smu.edu.ng using the post applied for (e.g. "Application for the Post of Professor in the Faculty of Law") as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidate must nominate three (3) referees who MUST forward references on him/her directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
  • Such persons who must be of high integrity should include the candidate’s Head of Department/Unit.
  • The envelope should be duly marked with the name of the candidate and postmarked at the top left-hand corner to reach the Registrar within the time frame for submission of applications.
• Candidates should note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.