Senior Lecturer (Microbiology) at Federal University Gashua, Yobe

Federal University Gashua (FUGashua) is a university based in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria. It is a learning and research institution that seeks to solve the immediate needs of society and give every person the opportunity to acquire knowledge. In its Education Sector reform and development, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in 2010, approved the establishment of twelve (12) universities in the six geopolitical zones of the country. This was to expand access to tertiary education for Nigerians.

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

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Microbiology)

Location: Gashua, Yobe
Faculty: Science
Department: Microbiology

Requirements

• Candidate should be a Ph.D. Degree holder (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline who has a minimum of five years teaching experience at the University level; plus
• Three (3) years as a Lecturer / Librarian in a University
• A sufficient number of scholarly publications, totaling at least 5 journal articles and 4 edited proceedings; plus (iv) Strong evidence of potential for continuous research activity and academic leadership.

General requirement:

• Application is open to all eligible Nigerian citizens from the ages of 18 to 50 and are required to possess appropriate qualifications and competencies, NYSC discharge/exemption certificate and ICT proficiency are required for all senior positions.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

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

All applications should be made to:
The Registrar,
Federal University, Gashua,
P.M.B. 1005,
Gashua. Yobe State.

Application Procedure
Applicants are to register and submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and all suporting documents to the link above indicating the post applied for. The Curriculum Vitae should conatin the following:

• Full name in capital letters
• Post Desired
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Contact Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Marital Status
• Institution(s) attended (with Dates)
• Academic qualifications (with dates) - attach photocopies of certificates
• Professional Qualifications (with dates) - attach photocopies of certificates
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership Professional Body(ies)
• Working Experience, Present Employment Status, salary and Employer
• Summary of research work and publications (where applicable)
• Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the Community, with details of status and dates
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees.