Professor (Geography and Atmospheric Sciences) at University of Abuja (Now Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja)

The University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja) was established in January 1988. It is Nigeria's first dual-mode University with a mandate for both conventional and distance learning education. Academic activities commenced in 1990, and a portion of land measuring 11,678.28 hectares was allocated to it by the then President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, for continuous expansion.

Today, the University has a College of Health Sciences, 17 faculties, over 70 undergraduate programmes, a revitalised Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, a School of Postgraduate Studies, an Institute of Education, and a thriving Business School, along with multiple research centres and institutes. With over 50,000 students from all States of the Federation, including International Students, the University proudly embodies its role as "The University for National Unity." It is committed to advancing research, innovation, and partnerships to become a leading research hub in Nigeria.

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

Job Title: Professor (Geography and Atmospheric Sciences)

Location: Abuja

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a PhD or its equivalent with a minimum number of publications not less than fifteen (15) publications and nine (9) years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Applicants must have a Google Scholar h-index of 3 (Three).
• Candidate must have a minimum of a second-class lower degree, apart from the Postgraduate Degree
• A candidate who has never taught in any University before cannot be appointed directly to the rank of a Professor or Associate Professor;
• For appointment to a professorial rank, a candidate must show evidence of academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract a research grant from both local and international funding agencies, and
• Must be registered members of their own professional bodies.

Salary Grade
CONUASS 7.

Conditions of Service:
The same as obtained in other federal universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Candidates are requested to submit via the online application portal; soft copy of their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, credentials and supporting documents.

The Curriculum Vitae should be presented in the following order:

• Name in Full (Surname in capital letters)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address: Postal Address, GSM Number and Email Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Work Experience: with full details of all previous and current positions, indicating present rank/status and salary
• Publications (where applicable in a chronological order)
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Name and Address of Three (3) Referees.

All Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
University of Abuja,
P.M.B. 117,
Abuja.

Note

• All applications must be submitted via the University recruitment portal:
• Appointment to professorial rank is subject to external assessment of the candidate's publications and general contributions to knowledge and national development
• Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be computer literate.
• In addition to stating the names of three referees, applicants should request their referees to forward referee reports to the Registrar, University of Abuja, Abuja, through registrar@uniabuja.edu.ng.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.