Senior Lecturer, Nursing Science at Prime University Abuja

Prime University Abuja is a newly established private university located in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The institution is committed to providing world-class teaching, research, and community service with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven learning. Prime University offers programmes across diverse facultiesincluding Science and Computing, Social and Management Science, Law with a strong emphasis on producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant. Guided by its vision to be a leading centre of academic excellence, the University is dedicated to nurturing future leaders, fostering industry partnerships, and contributing to national development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Lecturer, Nursing Science

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the teaching, research, and professional practice of Nursing Science.
• He or she will be responsible for delivering academic lectures, mentoring students, engaging in scholarly research, and contributing to the academic and administrative growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in core areas of Nursing Science.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research and clinical placements.
• Participate in curriculum design, development, and periodic review in line with NUC and NMCN standards.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research and publish in reputable academic journals.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and contribute to policy formulation and implementation.
• Mentor junior academic staff and support academic leadership within the department.
• Engage in community health outreach and strengthen partnerships with healthcare institutions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Nursing Science or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife with a valid license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification teaching and research experience in a recognized university or comparable institution.
• Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven experience in student supervision, curriculum development, and academic mentorship.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Administrative experience within a university or healthcare institution will be considered an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) including academic qualifications, teaching and research experience, and list of publications, a cover letter clearly stating the position applied for, scanned copies of credentials and professional licenses, contact details of three (3) referees, one of whom must be an academic or professional supervisor to: jobs@primeuniversity.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Head, Human Resources,
Prime University, Abuja.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.