Professor (Library and Information Science)

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLUK) is a state-owned University located in Jigawa State, North-east, Nigeria. The University was established by the Jigawa State Government in May 2013. It is the 39th State-owned University licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and 129th in the Nigerian University System (NUS). Sule Lamido University has no religious affiliation ad admits students irrespective of their cultural and religious backgrounds. One of our objectives is to make higher education more accessible to the people of Jigawa State in an environment that reflects the religious and socio-cultural values of the society. We are on a Mission to "Produce graduates sound in character and learning, at undergraduate and graduate levels, imbued with the spirit of service and dedicated to innovative applications of knowledge aimed at improving the lives of people within Jigawa State, the nation and humanity in general" and a Vision “To be a top class University that provides a stimulating teaching, learning and research environment in pursuit of solutions to societal problems. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Professor (Library and Information Science)

Location: Kafin Hausa, Jigawa Faculty: Education

Requirements

Candidate seeking appointment as a Professor must have: A Doctorate Degree in the relevant field A minimum of 12 years teaching and research experience Evidence of contributions to knowledge in the form of several ground-breaking publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals and books published by reputable publishers. The candidates must also show evidence of academic leadership in the form of successful supervised postgraduate theses and some administrative experience Candidates who already hold chairs of other Universities will have an advantage.

Remuneration

Salary Grade: CONUASS 07. The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigerian University system. Placement of the successful candidates would be on enhanced steps within the appropriate CONUASS grade as an incentive.