Associate Professor (Chemistry, Industrial & Organic) at Lead City University (LCU)

Lead City University (LCU) is a private university licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2005. LCU is one of the fastest growing private Universities in Nigeria. The increasing students’ enrolment and the inclusion of some proposed programmes based on demands necessitate the need for additional staff.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Associate Professor (Chemistry, Industrial & Organic)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Faculty: Sciences

 Requirements

• The candidate must possess a good First Degree, not below second class lower division, from a reputable University and a master's and PhD degree (or MBBS plus PhD/Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline.
• Must have spent at least 9 years of cognate experience teaching and conducting research in a recognised and reputable University
• Must have published at least twenty-two articles in reputable local and international outlets acceptable to Lead City University, Ibadan, of which at least 40% must be offshore, and the candidate should be a lead author in about 40% of the publications.
• Should have demonstrated good teamwork and leadership skills in the university system. The applicant must have good citations, an H-index, and an i10-index in Google Scholar. The applicants must have spent at least 3 years as a Senior Lecturer in a recognised University. Candidates with verifiable records of winning research grants as Principal Investigators will stand at an advantage.

Salary and Benefits

• Condition of service is highly attractive.
• Salary entry points on the CONUASS / CONTISS scales are above what is generally applicable in Federal universities and can also be negotiated.

Why Join Lead City University?

• A dynamic and supportive academic environment
• Opportunities for research, innovation, and professional growth
• A vibrant university community committed to excellence.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send soft copies of 2 passport photographs, 10 copies of a typed Application Letter, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, along with relevant Credentials via email to: Registrar@lcu.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Hard copies must also be sent to:
The Registrar,
Lead City University, Ibadan,
Off Toll Gate Area,
Ibadan, Oyo State,
Nigeria.

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Note

• Active retirees from universities and comparable institutions are encouraged to apply as well.
• Qualified candidates should stipulate the nature of appointments that interest them (Full Time/ Parttime, Adjunct/Sabbatical Position).
• The process of selection will commence thereafter and will cease only after the positions have been properly filled.
• Applicants may be responsible for the cost of background checks & certificates verification.
• Qualified applicants should follow the application guidelines provided and submit all required documents within the stipulated timeframe.