About the Role
Federal University Lafia invites applications from suitably qualified and dynamic academics for the prestigious position of Professor of Accounting within the Faculty of Management Sciences. Established in 2011, our institution is committed to expanding access to quality tertiary education and fostering cutting-edge research in Nigeria. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to shaping the future of financial leadership and scholarship.
Key Responsibilities- Provide academic leadership in the Department of Accounting within the Faculty of Management Sciences.
- Teach, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, including Masters and PhD candidates.
- Conduct high-impact, peer-reviewed research and contribute significantly to the advancement of accounting knowledge.
- Participate in curriculum development, departmental administration, and university-wide committees.
- Engage in community service and institutional advancement initiatives aligned with the university mandate.
- Must currently hold the rank of Professor of Accounting or be a Reader ready for progression.
- Must possess a minimum of twenty (20) scholarly publications.
- At least sixteen (16) publications must be in print, with a minimum of four (4) published in at least three (3) different and regularly published foreign index journals.
- Demonstrated evidence of successful supervision to completion of at least three (3) Masters degrees and one (1) PhD degree.
- Strong track record of academic excellence, teaching, and administrative competence in a recognized university.
- Competitive remuneration and conditions of service as obtainable in Nigerian Federal Universities.
- Approved benefits and allowances by the Federal University of Lafia Governing Council.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and academic networking.