Katsina State University – Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for non-academic appointment to the vacant post of Registrar, and the following academic vacant positions: Professor /Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer 1, and Lecturer II, in various departments of the Katsina State University.
A.) Non-Academic Vacancies
1.) University Registrar – Registry Department
Qualification:
The applicant should be a holder of good honours degree preferably in the social science from a reputable university with at least 14 years cognate experience, or a holder of a Masters Degree in the relevant discipline with at least 12 years cognate experience; or a holder of doctorate degree in the relevant discipline plus at least 9 years experience.
In addition he/she should have good track record of service.
Duties:
• Functions as a secretary to the university, Board
• Functions as a secretary to university Senate
• Functions as a secretary to the statutory committees
• Takes charge of the Registry Department
• Responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day to day administration of the university.
• Responsible for keeping all the records in the university.
• Custody of Seal and other duties; as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
B.) Academic Vacancies
Candidates are required to fill the positions in the following departments
Academic Positions:
• Islamic Studies Department
• Arabic Department
• English Department
• Computer Science Department
1.) Professor
Qualifications:
Candidates must be holders of Ph.D. degree from a reputable university with specialization in the relevant discipline with not less than 10 years teaching, research, and professional post doctoral experience in the university system.
The candidate should:
• Show evidence of distinguished contribution to scholarship.
• Show evidence of significant research record and a reasonable number of publications in relevant reputable national and international journals.
• Have significant evidence of teaching ability, capability to invite and carry out independent research as well as ability to supervise student’s research work.
• Possess remarkable administrative skills and show evidence of significant participation in administration within the university system.
2.) Reader
Qualifications:
Candidates must be holders of Ph.D. degree from a reputable university with specialization in the relevant discipline with at least 8 years relevant teaching and research experience in the university system.
The candidate should:
• Show evidence of distinguished contribution to scholarship.
• Show evidence of significant research record and a reasonable number of publications in relevant reputable national and international journals.
• Have significant evidence of teaching ability, capability to invite and carry out independent research as well as ability to supervise student’s research work.
• Possess remarkable administrative skills and show evidence of significant participation in administration within the university system.
3.) Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
Candidates must be holders of Ph.D. degree from a reputable university with specialization in the relevant discipline with not less than 6 years relevant and research experience in the university system.
The candidate should:
• Show evidence of distinguished contribution to scholarship.
• Show evidence of significant research record and a reasonable number of publications in relevant reputable national and international journals.
• Have significant evidence of teaching ability, capability to invite and carry out independent research as well as ability to supervise student’s research work.
• Possess remarkable administrative skills and show evidence of significant participation in administration within the university system.
4.) Lecturer I
Qualification:
Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D. in relevant discipline from reputable university with at least two (2) years post qualification teaching and research experience in a university with evidence of scholarly publications in revered learned journals.
5.) Lecturer II
Qualification:
Candidates should be holders of Ph.D with evidence of scholarly publications in revered learned journals.
Application Deadline
on or before 31st December, 2010.
Method of Application
Candidates should submit 15 copies of their hand writing application including photocopies of certificates and curriculum vitae to the Ag. Registrar using the address below indicating:
• Name (Surname First)
• Date of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Postal Address
• Educational institution attended and qualification with dates
• Working experience with dates
• Name and address of present employer, salary & current status
• Conference, Seminars attend with dates & papers presented if any
• Publications and dates
• Community service
• Name and address of three referees
Candidates will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other credentials at the interview, photocopies of certificates will not be accepted. Application should be submitted in sealed envelope on or before 31st December, 2010. Applicant should request their referees to send confidential reports on them direct to:
The AG. Registrar,
Katsina University, Katsina
P.M.B. 2137
Dutsin-Maroad, Katsina
Katsina State – Nigeria
