Professor (Criminology and Security Studies) 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.

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

Job Title: Professor (Criminology and Security Studies)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Faculty: Management & Social Sciences

Requirements

• 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 a least 12 years of cognate experience teaching and conducting research in a recognised and reputable University.
• In addition, the candidate must have published at least twenty-six 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.
• The applicant should have demonstrated good teamwork and leadership skills in the university system.
• The applicant must have good citations, an H-index, and an 110-index in Google Scholar.
• Must have spent at least 3 years as a Reader in recognised Universities.
• 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.