About the Role
Federal University Lafia, established in February 2011 to expand access to quality higher education in Nigeria, invites applications from suitably qualified academics for the position of Professor in Histopathology and Forensic. Located in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the institution boasts a thriving academic community with robust undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a prestigious College of Medicine.
Key Responsibilities- Provide academic leadership in the Department of Histopathology and Forensic within the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences.
- Teach, mentor, and inspire undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
- Conduct cutting-edge research and publish impactful papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervise postgraduate students, including Masters and PhD candidates, through to successful completion.
- Contribute to curriculum development, departmental administration, and community service initiatives.
- Must currently hold the rank of Professor or be an exceptionally qualified Reader ready for advancement.
- Must possess a robust academic publication record comprising at least twenty (20) scholarly publications.
- Must have a minimum of sixteen (16) publications in print, out of which at least four (4) must be featured in distinct, regularly published foreign index journals.
- Must demonstrate verifiable evidence of successfully supervising at least three (3) Masters degrees and one (1) PhD degree to completion.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with the approved salary structure for Nigerian Federal Universities.
- Comprehensive allowances, pension schemes, and sabbatical leave opportunities as determined by the Federal University of Lafia Governing Council.
- A stimulating academic environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.