About the Role
The Federal University Dutse (FUD) is a premier federal institution committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and community impact. Located in Dutse, the historic capital of Jigawa State, our campus combines a serene academic environment with proximity to major commercial hubs like Kano. We are currently expanding our Faculty of Agriculture and allied disciplines and are seeking a dynamic, qualified Senior Lecturer to drive our academic agenda in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated scholar to contribute to curriculum development, mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, and lead cutting-rege research initiatives that address critical nutritional challenges locally and globally.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging, high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Design, update, and implement comprehensive course curricula in alignment with national and international academic standards.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects, dissertations, and theses.
- Conduct high-impact, publishable research in nutrition, dietetics, and public health sciences.
- Secure research grants and foster academic partnerships with national and international institutions.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students to support their holistic development.
- Participate in departmental, faculty, and university-wide committees and administrative duties as assigned.
- Must possess a minimum of a Second Class Lower Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field.
- Must hold a Ph.D. or its recognized academic equivalent in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Demonstrate a minimum of six (6) years of relevant teaching and research experience in a tertiary institution.
- Must possess a strong publication record with a minimum of ten (10) scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Must be listed as the lead author in at least five (5) of the required publications.
- Active membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) or Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) is highly desirable.
- Competitive salary structure aligned with federal public university packages in Nigeria.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, international conferences, and research fellowships.
- Access to campus research facilities and institutional support for grant applications.
- A vibrant, culturally diverse, and intellectually stimulating academic community.