PLASU Announces New Academic & Non-Teaching Vacancies

 Job Opportunities at Federal University of Lafia

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, has announced a call for applications for various academic and non-teaching staff positions. This exciting opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates who meet the specified qualifications. Below is a detailed breakdown of the available positions and application guidelines. Available Positions A. Academic Staff Positions The university is recruiting across multiple faculties, including: - Faculty of Agriculture: Agronomy, Animal Science, Agric. Economics and Extension, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry and Wildlife. - Faculty of Arts: English and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, Theatre and Media Arts, Philosophy, Arabic Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, Nigerian Languages. - Faculty of Computing: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology. - Faculty of Education: Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation Science, Vocational and Technical Education, Science Education, Arts Education, Social Science Education, Adult Education, Primary Education, Guidance and Counseling, Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, Health Education. - Faculty of Environmental Design: Architecture, Industrial Design, Building, Fine Arts, Glass and Silicate Technology, Geography and Environmental Management, Visual and Creative Arts. - Faculty of Law: Private and Property Law, Jurisprudence and International Law. - Faculty of Life Sciences: Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Science Laboratory Technology. - Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting. - Faculty of Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Statistics. - Faculty of Social Sciences: Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Mass Communication, Psychology, Criminology and Security Studies, Library and Information Science. - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Anatomy and Biochemistry, Veterinary Physiology. - College of Health Sciences: - Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Science. - Faculty of Nursing Science: Nursing. - Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Pharmacognosy and Toxicology. - Faculty of Radiography & Applied Health Science: Radiography, Nutrition and Dietetics. - College of Medicine: - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Medical Biochemistry. - Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Medicine and Surgery. - Ranks: Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer. B. Non-Teaching Staff Positions - Director of Health Services: Requires MBBS plus 15 years post-registration experience, with visionary leadership and integrity. - Medical Officer: MBBS plus one year NYSC or exemption certificate. - Pharmacy Intern: B.Sc (Pharm) with full registration and one year NYSC or exemption certificate. - Medical Laboratory Scientist: Good first degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) plus registration with the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria (IMLTN) and one year NYSC or exemption certificate. - Medical Records Officer: Minimum of National Certificate of the Nigerian Health Records Association or National Diploma in Medical Records. - Medical Laboratory Technician: WASC or SSCE plus three years training and registration with the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology for Technician Cadre. Qualification Requirements - Professor: Must be a Reader with a PhD, 20 publications (16 in print), and evidence of supervision of PhD and Masters students. - Reader/Associate Professor: PhD with outstanding teaching experience and 15 publications in reputable journals. - Senior Lecturer: PhD with six years of teaching/research experience and 10 publications. - Lecturer I: PhD or equivalent with four years of teaching experience and two publications. - Lecturer II: PhD or Masters degree with two journal publications. - Assistant Lecturer: Good second class honours degree or Masters degree, with a first-class or second-class upper bachelor’s degree for medical colleges. Non-teaching positions have specific degree and experience requirements, including NYSC or exemption certificates where applicable. Conditions of Service Conditions of service are as obtainable in Nigerian universities and as approved by the Federal University of Lafia Governing Council. Method of Application Interested candidates should visit

Click here to apply Closing Date Applications must be completed within six weeks from the date of publication. Candidates should also request their referees to send reports to careers-support@fulafia.edu.ng. Signed Nuradeen Abdu Registrar & Secretary to Council This is a golden opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the academic and administrative excellence of FULafia. Don’t miss out—apply before the deadline! -- Stay tuned for more updates on job opportunities and educational advancements