About the Role
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, a renowned private conventional institution established in 2005, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated academic professional to join our esteemed Department of Sociology and Criminology. We are committed to promoting academic excellence alongside moral and spiritual uprightness, contributing significantly to national development and human capacity building.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging lectures and coursework in Criminology to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Conduct high-impact academic research and publish scholarly articles in reputable local, national, and international journals.
- Supervise student research projects, dissertations, and academic theses.
- Participate actively in departmental, college, and university-wide administrative duties and committee work.
- Provide academic advising, mentoring, and career guidance to students.
- Collaborate with relevant professional bodies and contribute to community development initiatives.
- Must possess a Ph.D. degree in Criminology or a closely related relevant field from a reputable university.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time teaching, research, and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated evidence of strong scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Active membership in relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
- Must exhibit high standards of moral and ethical character in alignment with the university core values.
- Competitive salary structure aligned with Nigerian university standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- A conducive, morally upright, and intellectually stimulating academic environment.
- Pension scheme and other welfare benefits as applicable to university staff.