Reader (Community Medicine) at Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS)

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is a public, conventional, coeducational, research university located in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The University is one of the twelve new federal Universities which were established in States where none existed, and shall offer programmes in Arts-based and Science-based disciplines. The establishment of the University commenced on 18th February 2013, while it started its first academic year in the 2014/2015 Session. The core academic structure of FUGUS is developed based upon the approved guidelines of the National Universities Commission (NUC) in the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) documents, as well as other norms from relevant stakeholders, e.g. professional societies.

Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates in the College of Health Sciences of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, in the capacity below:

Job Title: Reader (Community Medicine)

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Faculty: Clinical Science

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline with postgraduate qualifications (Ph.D., Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent for clinical lecturers).
• A Minimum of 9 years teaching and research experience in a recognized University with proven record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
• Candidates must have evidence of research supervision at postgraduate level and academic leadership.
• Registration with relevant regulatory/professional bodies will be required.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The salary and other conditions of service are as obtainable in the Nigerian Federal University System and as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward their typed applications in 20 copies with the photocopies of their certificates and detailed curriculum vitae, giving the following details, among others:

• Permanent and Current address (phone Number and Email address)
• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• VAT Working experience with dates
• List of Publications
• Research Interests and Activities
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Registration and current practicing license with relevant regulatory body
• Name and addresses of three Referees
• Any other relevant information.

Applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Gusau,
P.M.B. 1001, Gusau,
Zamfara State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to send confidential reports directly to the Registrar. The envelope should be clearly marked "CONFIDENTIAL: Application for the post of (Indicate Position) in (Indicate Department)"
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.