About the Role
The Federal University Lafia invites applications from suitably qualified and dynamic academic leaders for the prestigious position of Professor in Forestry and Wildlife Management within our esteemed Faculty of Agriculture. Established in 2011, our institution is committed to expanding access to quality university education and fostering cutting-edge research in Nigeria. As a Professor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academic programmes, mentoring the next generation of agricultural and environmental scientists, and contributing significantly to the university's research output and community engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Provide visionary academic leadership in teaching, research, and community service within the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management.
- Teach, assess, and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in alignment with global best practices.
- Supervise postgraduate research projects, specifically guiding Master and PhD candidates to successful completion.
- Contribute to curriculum development and review to ensure relevance to national and international agricultural standards.
- Secure research grants, publish high-impact scholarly articles, and represent the university at national and international academic fora.
- Must currently hold the rank of Professor or be an exceptionally qualified Reader ready for progression.
- Possess a minimum of twenty (20) scholarly publications, with at least sixteen (16) in print.
- Must have at least four (4) publications featured in three (3) different and regularly published foreign index journals.
- Demonstrated evidence of successful supervision to completion of at least three (3) Master degrees and one (1) PhD degree.
- Strong track record of academic administration, institutional service, and dedication to higher education development in Nigeria.
- Competitive salary structure in accordance with Nigerian federal university standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, international conferences, and research funding.
- A vibrant, growing academic community with modern facilities situated in the capital of Nasarawa State.