Friday, 25 April 2014

Federal University, Yobe State



FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, GASHUA
YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
(Office of the Registrar)
ADVERTISEMENT OF ACADEMIC AND NON-TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES
ACADEMIC
The Federal University, Gashua, is one of the three (3) new Universities established in February,  2013, by the Federal Government. It is a conventional University and is scheduled to take-off with three Faculties viz: Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty  of Agriculture.
Academic activities will commence as from September, 2014. Preparatory to take-off, the University wants to engage the services of dynamic, hardworkinzzzg and ambitious persons to fill some academic
vacancies.
DEPARTMENTS AND DISCIPLINES
Candidates who are qualified should visit University website
www.fugashua.edu.ng and apply online for employment for posts in any of the disciplines listed below:
S/N
DEPARTMENTS DISCIPLINES
1 Accounting, Banking and Finance
2 Arabic
3 Business Administration
4 English
5 Economics and Development Studies
6 Geography
7 History and International Studies
8 Islamic Studies
9 Political Science
10 Psychology
11 Public Administration
12 Sociology
13 Biological Sciences: Biology and Microbiology
14 Chemical Sciences: Biochemistry and Chemistry
15 Computer Science and Mathematics (i) Computer Science (ii) Information and
Communication Science (iii) Mathematics
16 Physics
17 Agricultural Economics and Extension (i) Agricultural Economics (ii) Agricultural
Extension
18 Crop Science: Crop Production & Crop Protection
19 Animal Science
20 Soil Science
21 Fisheries
22 Forestry and wildlife Management (i) Forestry (ii) Wildlife Management
23 Home Science and Management (i) Home Economics (ii) Textile Science (iii) Food
Science and Technology
POSTS TO BE FILLED AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THEM
(a)        Graduate Assistant / Graduate Librarian
First Degree in the listed disciplines with First Class. Those with lower than Second
Class (Upper Division) will normally not be considered. NYSC/Legal exemption Certificate.
(b)        Assistant Lecturer/ Librarian II:
(i) Applicant must be a holder of Master’s Degree of any recognized institution.
(ii)Holders of B.Sc. Accountancy plus ACA/ACCA or such recognized professional qualification.
(iii)Holders of Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) with at least Second Class Upper Division and NYSC/Legal exemption Certificate
(c)        Lecturer II/Librarian I
(i)Holders of Ph.D. or equivalent qualification recognized by the Federal  University, Gashua in the relevant field.
(ii) Master’s Degree holders with at least 2 journals articles and must have spent three years in the Lecturer Cadre.
(d)        Lecturer I/Senior Librarian:
(i)Ph.D. holder who has been a Lecturer II for two years and has a sufficient number of admissible publications, totaling 5 journal articles and 2 edited proceedings.
(ii)A holder of Master’s Degree who has been a Lecturer II with three (3) years university teaching experience and has admissible publications totaling at least 5 journal articles and 3 edited proceedings.
(e)        Senior Lecturer/Principal Librarian:
(i)Ph.D. holder (or equivalent), who has a minimum of five years teaching experience at the University level; plus
(ii) A number of scholarly publications, totaling at least 6 journal articles and 5 edited proceedings; plus
(iii) A strong evidence of potential for continual research activity and academic leadership.
(iv) A Ph.D-holding Lecturer I who has spent 3 years on  the post in any recognized University who possesses the requirements in (ii) and (iii) above.
(f)        Associate Professor
(i) A Ph.D. holder or its equivalent with a minimum of  eight years teaching  experience at the University level and satisfies (iii) to (viii) below.
(g) SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Administration/Accounts/Audit) CONTISS 08:
Candidate must possess relevant HND Certificate and must have spent at least three (3) years as HEO. A Higher Executive Officer who has spent at least 3 years on the post and is computer literate can also apply.
(h) PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER II (Administration/Accounts) CONTISS 09:
Candidate must possess HND Certificate in relevant field from a recognised institution plus three (3) years experience on the SEO grade. A Senior Executive Officer who has spent at least 3 years on the post and is computer literate can also apply
. This level is terminal for Diploma holders.
(i)         PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I (Administration) CONTISS 11:
Candidate must possess HND Certificate in relevant field from a recognised institution plus three (3) years experience on the SEO grade, preferably in a tertiary institution, plus computer Compliance.
(j)         CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY II CONTISS 06:
Candidate must have a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent from a recognised institution with proficiency in word processing and other computer applications. Candidate must also have spent 3 years as Confidential Secretary III.
(k)        CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY I CONTISS 07:
Candidate must have First degree/Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognised institution with proficiency in word processing and other computer applications. Candidate with National Diploma who has spent at least 6 years in the Confidential Secretary cadre is eligible to apply.
(l)         PERSONAL SECRETARY CONTISS 08:
Candidate must possess all requirements of Confidential Secretary 1 above plus 3 years experience on the grade of CS 1.
(m)      HIGHER DATA PROCESSING OFFICER CONTISS 07:
Candidate possessing a professional/National Diploma in Data Processing or relevant computer fields plus at least six (6) years cognate experience on the grade or HND in Data Processing, Computer Studies or Professional Advanced Certificate in Electrical
Data Processing with proven proficiency in typewriting.
(n)        SENIOR DATA PROCESSING OFFICER CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing a National Diploma in Data Processing who must have undergone post-qualification professional training plus at least nine (6) years data processing experience or HND as in Higher Data Processing Officer above plus 3 years experience.
(o)        PRINCIPAL DATA PROCESSING OFFICER II CONTISS 9:
Candidate possessing HND in Data Processing, Computer Studies or Professional Advanced Certificate in Electrical Data Processing with proven proficiency in typewriting plus at least six (6) years cognate experience.
(p)        STORES OFFICER CONTISS 06:
Candidate possessing National Diploma in Business Studies/ Purchasing and Supply with at least three (3) years experience in the stores.
(q)        HIGHER STORES OFFICER CONTISS 07:
Candidate possessing HND in Business Administration or Purchasing and Supply plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate or holder of ND as required in Stores Officer above with 6 years cognate experience.
FISHERIES OFFICER II 07:
Candidate for this position must possess B.sc. in Fisheries, zoology, Biology, Agriculture from a recognised University with NYSC discharge certificate
FISHERIES OFFICER I CONTISS 08:
Candidate for this position must possess B.sc. in Fisheries, zoology, Biology, Agriculture with at least three (3) years cognate experience or holder of M.Sc.Degree in Fisheries or any of the relevant disciplines.
FIRE OFFICER I CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing First Degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Building with at least three (3) years cognate fire service experience.
SENIOR FIRE OFFICER CONTISS 09:
Candidate possessing First Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Building with at least six (6) years cognate fire service experience.
SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or a relevant qualification from School of Health Technology with at least nine (9) years cognate experience or HND in Medical
Laboratory Science with full registration with Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Nigeria plus three (3) years cognate experience.
INTERNAL AUDITOR II CONTISS 07 :
Candidate with First Degree in Accountancy from a  recognised University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate or HND in Accounting.
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR CONTISS 09
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Internal Auditor II above with a total of at least six (6) years experience.
Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR CONTISS 11:
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Senior Internal Auditor above with a total of at least nine (9) years experience. Candidate must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.
ACADEMIC PLANNING OFFICER CONTISS 07:
Candidate possessing a First Degree in Pol. Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Development Planning or Educational Planning from a recognized University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.
SENIOR ACADEMIC PLANNING OFFICER CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing a First Degree in Political Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Development Planning or Educational Planning from a recognised University plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate with at least three (3) years cognate experience on the grade or Masters Degree in relevant discipline.
PRINCIPAL ACADEMIC PLANNING OFFICER CONTISS 09:
Candidate possessing the requirements specified for Senior Academic Planning
Officer above with at least three (3) years on the grade plus membership of relevant professional bodies.
ASSISTANT COACH CONTISS 06:
Candidate possessing a National Diploma in Physical Education from a recognised institution or its equivalent from the National
Institute of Sports (NIS) including coaching ability in a specific sports or game plus at least four (4) years cognate experience on the grade.
SPORTS COACH II CONTISS 07
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Assistant Coach above with at least three (3) years cognate experience or holder of degree in Physical and Health Education or its equivalence plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.
SENIOR SPORTS COACH CONTISS 09
Candidate possessing the qualifications specified for Sports Coach II above with at least six (6) years post-Sports Coach II experience.
ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER CONTISS 06:
Possession of Diploma in Crime Management, Prevention and Control/ Social Policy and Administration. Candidates with military or paramilitary background have additional advantage.
HIGHER SECURITY OFFICER, SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL SECURITY OFFICER:
Candidates possessing LLB/ LL.M or B.Sc/BA/Msc. In Criminology, Security
Studies, Public Administration, Sociology or other disciplines in the humanities and Social Sciences. Academic qualification and length of practical experience in security matters will determine salary placement and grade on the cadre.
INFORMATION OFFICER I CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing a degree preferably in Arts, Journalism, (Mass Communication) Social Sciences or English Language from a recognised institution plus NYSC/Exemption certificate with at least three (3) years cognate experience or Masters Degree in the relevant discipline.
SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER CONTISS 09:
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for Information Officer Iabove with total of six (6) years cognate experience for First Degree holder and three (3) years for Masters Degree holder.
SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II (SLT II) CONTISS 07:
Candidate with HND in Science Laboratory Technology with registration with the AIST plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate.
SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST I CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least three (3) years cognate experience.
SENIOR SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST CONTISS 09:
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least six (6) years cognate experience.
PRINCIPAL SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST CONTISS 11:
Candidate possessing the qualification specified for SLT II above with at least nine (9) years cognate experience.
ACCOUNTANT II CONTISS 08:
Candidate possessing a good degree in Accountancy from a
recognised University with NYSC/Exemption Certificate with at least three (3) years  cognate experience
ACCOUNTANT I CONTISS 09:
Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Accountant II above with at least six (6) years cognate experience plus computer compliance. Possession of membership of a chartered professional body will be an added advantage
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CONTISS 11:
Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Accountant II above with at least nine (9) years cognate experience. Candidate for the rank must be a member of a relevant chartered professional body.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT CONTISS 12:
Candidate must possess the qualification specified for Accountant II above with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience plus computer compliance. Candidate for the rank must be a member of a chartered professional body.
ASSISTANT HALL SUPERVISOR CONTISS 06:
Chief Porter possessing a National Diploma in Social Works with at least three (3) years cognate experience.
HALL SUPERVISOR CONTISS 07:
Assistant Hall Supervisor possessing ND in Social Works with a least six (6) years cognate experience.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 1 CONTISS 08
Possession of Masters Degree in Purchasing and Supply/Marketing/Business Administration/Economics plus NYSC/Exemption Certificate and computer literacy or a good First Degree in the disciplines above, computer literacy and three (3) years cognate experience.
PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER CONTISS 11:
Possession of a degree in disciplines listed in Procurement Officer I plus six (6) years post-graduation experience for those with Masters Degree and nine (9) years for First Degree holders. Computer literacy is compulsory and Government certificate in procurement is highly desirable.
Method of Application
PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES ARE TO APPLY ONLINE  www.fugashua.edu.ng
Hard copy application will not be processed but applicant should request their referee to send their report direct to the signatory below in hard copy. No application will be processed after 22st May, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
(Signed)
Alhaji Sule Dauda
Registrar