Lecturer I (Jurisprudence and International Law) at the University of Benin (UNIBEN)

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a government-owned tertiary institution, established on the 23rd of November, 1970, by the then Colonel Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia-led military administration of Midwest State. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University) formally announced the change of the name of the Institute of Technology to the University of Benin. On 1st April, 1975, the University, at the request of the State Government, was taken over by the Federal Government and became a Federal University.

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

Job Title: Lecturer I (Jurisprudence and International Law)

Location: Benin City, Edo
Department: Jurisprudence and International Law
Faculty: Law

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D or Master's Degree plus three (3) years teaching experience with a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed Publications.
• Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate.
• Candidate must be computer literate.

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Details

• Candidates should submit soft copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of Credentials and supporting documents via the link above.
• Applicant's CV should be presented in the following order:
  • Full Names (underline Surname)
  • Post Applied For
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Permanent Home Address E) Contact Address
  • Mobile Phone Number(s)
  • Email Address
  • Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • Local Government of Origin
  • Marital Status
  • Number and Age(s) of Child(ren)
  • Institutions Attended (with dates)
  • Academic Qualifications (with dates)
  • Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)
  • Details of Work Experience and Positions Held (with dates)
  • Full Details of Teaching and Research Experience, including PhD Supervised and Graduated
  • List of Publications (in chronological order)
  • Research in Progress
  • Membership of Professional Bodies
  • Community Service Rendered
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This Job advert is open to both internal and external candidates