Lecturer II - Intelligence at Thomas Adewumi University

The Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State, Nigeria, founded by De Crown Nigeria Limited, a private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in April 2021 is a non-governmental, non-partisan and non-sectarian institution. It is situated at Oko Irese, about 6 Km from Omu Aran, the Headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria.

The University is established to be a Center of academic excellence committed to the achievement of accelerated development through research and manpower development. It seeks to relate its activities to the cultural, technological, social and economic needs of the people of Nigeria.

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

Job Title: Lecturer II - Intelligence

Location: Kwara

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing the curriculum in line with global trends and industry needs.
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Intelligence, Criminology and Security Studies, and supervision of students' research.
• Conducting and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Securing external research funding and contributing to collaborative research initiatives.
• Providing academic leadership and mentorship to junior faculty and students.
• Participating in departmental and university-wide service activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Security Studies, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
• three to five years of teaching experience at the university level.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research in security and criminology-related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding and lead research projects.
• Experience in developing academic programs and curricula.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Professional experience in security, law enforcement, or related sectors is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
3rd April 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Submit Application Letter, Detailed CV and all Relevant Supporting Documents to: recruitment@tau.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.