Professor (Medical Laboratory Science) at Landmark University

Landmark University was founded in 2011 by the World Mission Agency, an arm of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, with a vision to become a leading world class University. The establishment of Landmark represents a major milestone in the history, growth and development of the University education in Nigeria. Its focus is geared towards attaining new frontiers in driving an agricultural revolution for Africa in Teaching, Research, and Community Service by promoting a lasting culture of excellence towards restoring the dignity of the black race.

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, ranks among the top Universities in Nigeria, as signposted by national and global ranking bodies such as NUC, THE, Webometric, etc. An array of awards received by Faculty, Staff and Students have clearly defined the scholastic strength of the quality manpower in Landmark. The research profile of the University is also steadily rising as measured by Scival, a platform by Elsevier that enables visualization and the benchmark of research performance of Universities. In view of the need to sustain the tempo of groundbreaking achievements recorded, the University is seeking exceptionally qualified persons with outstanding integrity to join its dedicated team in driving the vision and mission of the University.

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

Job Title: Professor (Medical Laboratory Science)

Location: Omu-Aran, Kwara
College: Pure and Applied Sciences
Department: Medical Laboratory Science
Areas of Specialization: Chemical Pathology, Histopathology and Cytopathology, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, Protozoology, Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics

Requirements

• Ph.D. Degree with specialization in the discipline applied for with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project design execution and monitoring, administrative leadership, etc. with at least 12 years of post qualification, full time relevant teaching and research experience.
• Researches with Professors who meet prescribed internationally recognized contributions are moved to Research Scholar scale which covers internationally competitive remuneration to such grade of academics.

Remuneration and Other Conditions of Service
Our total package is aimed at motivating faculty to being their best. The university is determined to offer all her employees, a globally-competitive, career-fulfilling package.

The University in addition provides the following conditions of service:

• An Encompassing and empowering (Physical, moral and spiritual) environment that allow focus and concentration;
• Maintenance of stable Academic calendar. Well- stocked Library with current publications (books, journals and multimedia center);
• State of the art Laboratories , Workshops and specialized Facilities; Full internet service;
• Sponsorship of international and local conferences : Research and Development Grants: Support for continuous academic and professional development;
• Openness to international collaborations with other institutions; 24 hour electricity and water supply;
• 24 hours campus security and intelligence crew;
• Residential arrangement for both staff and students, etc.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Documents which should include an application letter, Credentials and Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following details in the following order:

Section (a): Personal Data

• Name (Surname First)
• Date of birth
• Town 
• Local govt. Area
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Religion
• Number of Children
• Contact Address
• Residential Address
• Telephone Number
• E-mail Address
• Present Position
• Current Salary
• Post Applied for.

Section (b): Educational History
Institutions attended with dates, Academic and professional qualifications & Teaching experience:

• Academic rank held
• Academic position held
• Course(s) taught
  • Honours, scholarship, fellowships and prizes / awards
  • Statement of personal research focus and Institutional academic development plan
  • Publication and journals (international / local)
  • Contribution to book (international / local)
  • Manuscript submitted for publication
  • Unpublished conferences / workshop paper and public lectures
  • Conferences attended
  • B.Sc / M.Sc / Ph.D supervision
  • Academic linkages
  • Membership or learning societies and professional bodies.
• The names and addresses of three referees.

All Application Documents should be submitted to: registrar@lmu.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail
OR
Hard copies of the Application Documents should be addressed and sent to:
The Office of the Registrar,
Landmark University,
PMB 1001, Omu-Aran,
Kwara State, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to send references on their behalf directly to the office of the Registrar, via the channels above.
• The application letter title should read the position they are applying for. (e.g "Application for the Position of Professor").
• For further enquiries, contact: 08073532266, 08034266815.