Endowed Professorial Chair of Transport Studies at the Lagos State University (LASU)

The Lagos State University (LASU), located at Ojo, was established as a Public University in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State. Established with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and academic excellence, the university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity, a catalyst as well as an agent for development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Endowed Professorial Chair of Transport Studies

Location: Ojoo, Lagos

Description

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Lagos State Government Professorial Chair of Transport Studies in the School of Transport and Logistics, Logos State University.
• The Endowment will be known as Lagos State Government Professorial Chair of Transport Studies.

Definition

• The endowed professorship (or Endowed Chair) is a position that draws monthly salary and other allowances from the endowment fund specifically set up for that purpose and specifically for scholarly / creative / research support.
• The occupant of the chair must, among others, have an acceptable academic orientation or focus and should be able to organise one or more public lectures annually.
• He/She will also engage in advanced research in his/her area of specialization and submit an annual report of his/her activities to the Vice Chancellor. This report is then forwarded to the donor of the Chair-Lagos State Government.

Responsibilities
The Chair aims at obtaining global expertise to strengthen research and teaching in Transport Studies. The Professor appointed to the Chair will:

• Teach, conduct research, initiate development strategies and encourage innovation in Transport Studies;
• Offer advice to Lagos State Government on critical transportation challenges in the State;
• Take specific research briefs from Lagos State Government or the State Commissioner for Transport through Lagos State University;
• Attract grants and goodwill in funding and sustaining the Professorial Chair;
• Promote packaging and dissemination of information for public awareness  to solve transportation challenges of Lagos State in particular and Nigeria in general;
• Develop transportation management policies in line with global best practice;
• Provide pro bono community service, including consultancy such as advising government and non-profit making organizations;
• Mentor and assess students in their academic training and research including supervision of thesis.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D in Transport Studies or related field with Ten (10) years Post-Doctoral qualification with teaching/research experience in a University or a Research/Training Institute.
• The candidate must also possess adequate scholarly publications, administrative experience as well as demonstrable academic leadership.
• Candidate must be a serving Professor with considerable Teaching/Research experience in a University.
• Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter-multidisciplinary research.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills is required.

Age:

• Candidate for the position of Endowed Professorial Chair of Transport Studies must not be more than Sixty-Four (64) years of age as at the date of this publication.

Tenure

• The appointment of the Professorial Chair shall be for a 5-year term with eligibility for re-appointment upon satisfactory performance.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are to submit a formal Application Letter with Fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials (O' Level Result(s) Inclusive). The Curriculum Vitae should be presented in the following order:

• Name in Full with Surname first (BOLDLY WRITTEN)
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin
• Permanent Address
• Current Postal Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and institutions)
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present position
• Current Research
• List of Scholarly Publications
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names, Addresses and contact phone number of three (3) referees
• Telephone Number(s) and E-mail Address(es) (SELF)
• Proposed date of availability for duty, if appointed

All applications with credentials should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Lagos State University, Ojo
P.M.B 0001,
Lagos State University,
Post Office, Ojo
Lagos State.

Mission Statement / Strategic Plans

• Applicants are to submit their mission statement and strategic plans for the position (not more than 2000 words)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.