About the Role
Federal University Lafia invites applications from suitably qualified and dynamic academic professionals for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing Science. Established in 2011, our institution is committed to academic excellence, high-quality healthcare education, and impactful research that addresses national and global health challenges. As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of nursing professionals, driving innovative research initiatives, and contributing to the academic development of our expanding College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging, high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Nursing Science.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and dissertations.
- Conduct cutting-edge research and publish findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in curriculum development, review, and academic program accreditation processes.
- Provide mentorship and academic counseling to students within the Faculty of Nursing Science.
- Engage in departmental, faculty, and university-wide administrative duties as assigned.
- Must possess a Ph.D. degree in Nursing or a closely relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution.
- A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification teaching and research experience in a tertiary institution.
- Evidence of a minimum of ten (10) academic publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain continuous research and secure research grants.
- Proven capability to effectively supervise postgraduate students at master's and doctoral levels.
The conditions of service, including salary, pension schemes, and allowances, are as obtainable in Nigerian Federal Universities and as approved by the Federal University Lafia Governing Council.