FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LAFIA OPENS RECRUITMENT FOR ACADEMIC AND NON-TEACHING STAFF
The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic and non-teaching staff positions across several faculties, departments and units of the university.
The recruitment exercise is open to both internal and external candidates and covers a wide range of disciplines, including agriculture, medicine, computing, education, environmental design, management sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and other related fields.
The recruitment notice was signed by Dr. Nuradeen Abdu, Registrar and Secretary to Council, Federal University of Lafia.
ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES
The university is recruiting academic staff across various faculties and disciplines.
Faculty of Agriculture
Vacancies are available in:
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Agronomy
Faculty of Arts
- French
- Theatre and Media Arts
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Human Physiology
- Human Anatomy
- Human Biochemistry
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Chemical Pathology and Immunology
- Histopathology and Forensic
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Applicants are required in:
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Anaesthesia
- Psychiatry
- Community Medicine
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Radiology
Faculty of Computing
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
Faculty of Education
- Special Needs and Rehabilitation Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Arts and Social Sciences Education
Faculty of Environmental Design
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Building
- Fine Arts
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Glass and Silicate Technology
- Quantity Surveying
Faculty of Life Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Science Laboratory Technology
Other academic vacancies are also available across the Faculty of Management Sciences, including:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Procurement Management
- Public Administration
- Petroleum Information Management
The university is also recruiting academic staff in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Nursing Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Radiography and Applied Health Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
ACADEMIC RANKS AVAILABLE
The advertised academic positions cover different ranks, including:
- Professor
- Associate Professor/Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
Applicants are expected to satisfy the relevant academic, research, teaching and professional requirements for the position they are applying for.
The requirements vary depending on the academic rank and discipline.
For senior positions such as Professor and Associate Professor/Reader, applicants are expected to demonstrate appropriate teaching and research experience, relevant scholarly publications and evidence of academic contributions and leadership.
Applicants for other academic positions are required to possess the relevant postgraduate qualifications, teaching experience and professional certifications where applicable.
NON-TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES
The Federal University of Lafia is also inviting applications for several non-teaching positions.
The available positions include:
- Programmer II
- Technologist II
- Accountant II
- Medical Officer
- Pharmacy Intern
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Candidates applying for the non-teaching positions are required to possess the relevant academic and professional qualifications specified for their respective positions.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements for each position before submitting their applications.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The university stated that the conditions of service for the advertised positions are as obtainable in Nigerian universities and as approved by the Federal University of Lafia Governing Council.
Successful candidates will therefore be employed under the applicable terms and conditions of service of the university.
HOW TO APPLY FOR FULAFIA RECRUITMENT
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to apply through the official Federal University of Lafia recruitment portal.
Applicants should visit:
Candidates should follow the instructions provided on the portal and ensure that all required information and documents are supplied correctly.
Applicants are advised to carefully select the position that matches their qualifications and experience before submitting their applications.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
According to the recruitment notice, interested candidates are required to complete and submit their applications within six weeks from the date of the advertisement.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the final days before submitting their applications in order to avoid possible technical or documentation issues.
REFEREE REPORTS
Applicants are also required to request their referees to submit reports on them directly to the university.
Referee reports should be sent to:
Applicants should ensure that their referees are informed promptly so that the required reports can be submitted within the stipulated period.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Candidates are advised to provide accurate information during the application process and ensure that all qualifications and professional credentials presented can be verified.
Applicants should also regul