Academic and Non-Academic Staff Recruitment at Bingham University

Bingham University, Karu was established by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) following its formal licensing by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 5th January, 2005. As the name implies, the University was named after one of the trio of pioneer Sudan InteriorMissionaries, Roland Victor Bingham whose vision along with those of other founding fathers desired to produce committed Christians in our institutions, including the University through which Christ-centred leaders would emerge.

The Governing Council of Bingham University wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified Internal and External candidates for the position of:


Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science and Technology
Department: Chemistry

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/B,Sc, and a Ph.D from a recognized University and with at least eight (8) years of Teaching and Research at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/B,Sc, and a Ph.D from a recognized University and with at least eight (8) years of Teaching and Research at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Technologist II

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested applicant must possess 5 O'level credits pass (WAEC/NECO/GCE) including English Language and Mathematics and good HND in relevant discipline not be low lower Credit level, plus registration with Institute of Science Laboratory Technology.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science and Technology
Department: Chemistry

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/BSc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc. and a PhD and with at least twelve (12) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Technologist I

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested applicant should possess a good HND or other recognized equivalent qualifications plus a minimum of nine (9) years post qualification or other recognized equivalent professional qualifications, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification or HND plus M.Tech in same discipline with a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience.

Job Title: Lecturer I

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applications must possess a Ph.D or be in the Ph.D Programme with at least five (5) years experience in teaching at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of four (4) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Reader

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science and Technology
Department: Chemistry

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a BA/B.Sc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc, and a Ph.D and with at least ten (10) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of twelve (12) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Lecturer I

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Mass Communication

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applications must possess a Ph.D or be in the Ph.D Programme with at least five (5) years experience in teaching at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of four (4) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Lecturer II

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Political Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested candidates must possess a B.Sc, M.Sc, with at least three (3) years experience at teaching at the University or Tertiary Institution.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of two (2) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Lecturer II

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Mass Communication

Qualifications
 

• Interested candidates must possess a B.Sc, M.Sc, with at least three (3) years experience at teaching at the University or Tertiary Institution.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of two (2) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Sociology

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/BSc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc. and a PhD and with at least twelve (12) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Sociology

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/B,Sc, and a Ph.D from a recognized University and with at least eight (8) years of Teaching and Research at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Reader

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a BA/B.Sc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc, and a Ph.D and with at least ten (10) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of twelve (12) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Science Technology
Department: Biological Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/BSc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc. and a PhD and with at least twelve (12) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: English language

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/BSc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc. and a PhD and with at least twelve (12) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Professor

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Mass Communication

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/BSc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc. and a PhD and with at least twelve (12) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Mass Communication

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/B,Sc, and a Ph.D from a recognized University and with at least eight (8) years of Teaching and Research at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Lecturer I

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Political Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applications must possess a Ph.D or be in the Ph.D Programme with at least five (5) years experience in teaching at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of four (4) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Librarian I

Location: Nasarawa

Qualifications
 

• Candidates must possess Master Degree in Library and Information Science/Information Management plus three (3) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Candidates must demonstrate aptitude for research.
• Must be computer literate and be able to teach information literacy skills at the undergraduate level.

Job Title: Librarian II

Location: Nasarawa

Qualifications
 

• Candidates must possess Maters Degree in Library and Information Science; or a good honor First Degree, preferably First or Second Class Upper Division, in Library and International Science plus NYSC, plus three (3) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Must be computer literate and be able to teach information literacy skills at the undergraduate level.

Job Title: Reader

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Political Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a BA/B.Sc, with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, an M.A/MSc, and a Ph.D and with at least ten (10) years of continuous Teaching and Research at the University level.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of scholarship and track record of outstanding research with a minimum of twelve (12) scholarly publications in international reputable journals.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates whose qualifications must be registered with a professional body.
• To be appointable, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, capacity to develop the field/discipline in the department, ability for collaborative and multidisciplinary research and ability to supervise postgraduate students in the field.

 Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Location: Nasarawa
Faculty: Humanities, Social and Management Science
Department: Political Science

Qualifications
 

• Interested Applicants must possess a B.A/B,Sc, and a Ph.D from a recognized University and with at least eight (8) years of Teaching and Research at the University level.
• To be appointable, candidate must show evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in reputable international journals and must be able to demonstrate potentials for academic leadership.

Job Title: Senior Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Qualifications
 

• Candidates must possess Master Degree in Library and Information Science/Information Management plus six (6) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Candidates must demonstrate aptitude for research with evidence of publications in peer- reviewed journals.
• Candidates must be computer literate and be able to teach information literacy skills at the undergraduate level, Knowledge of Integrated Library Application Softwares (ILMS - Koha, NGL, CDS/ISIS etc.) will be added advantage

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Nasarawa

Duties

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day management and control of the finances of the University.

Qualifications
Candidate must:

• Possess a good honours degree in Accounting from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Possession of a higher degree in Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Possess a professionally recognized accounting qualification; viz: ACA, ACCA, or ANAN,
• Have had at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience in the finance department of the public or private sector, with a minimum of five (5) years as Deputy Bursar in a University.
• Be ICT compliant and conversant with current financial software packages.
• Be morally and spiritually sound, of impeccable character and high integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health,
• Must not be above the age of 50 years

Conditions of Service
The Bursar shall hold office for a period of five (5) years and no more. The remuneration and other conditions of service are comparable to the post of Bursar in Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Council and Proprietor from time-to-time.



Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the head of the University Library.
• Candidates for the post shall be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
• Candidates must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life Overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and providing services for the University community.

Duties

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of Library services in the University.
• He / She will be required to administer the University Library System and to develop it to meet the University's increasing needs especially its post-graduate and research programmes. In addition, he or she is responsible for:
  • Framing Library policies and making personal contacts and liaising with
  • Departments on book requirements as well as giving professional advice on library matters
  • Preparing Library budgets
  • Establishing policy for Library exchange
  • Engaging in matters of common interest for the benefit of readers and users of the Library
  • Performing other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor

Qualifications
Candidate Must:

• Candidates for the position of University Librarian should possess a minimum of Higher Degree of Masters in Library and Information Science with Fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidates are also required scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be members of the following:
  • Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
  • Nigeria Library Association
  • Committee of University Librarians
  • Furthermore, candidates are expected to be a computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modem University Library.
• Must not be above the age of 50 years

Conditions of Service
The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years only and may be extended for a further period of one year Only and no more. The remuneration and other conditions of service are comparable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Council and Proprietor from time-to-time.


Job Title: Deputy University Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Qualifications
 

• Candidates must possess a minimum of masters degree in Library Science/information Management plus a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Possess leadership qualities and capacity to train/mentor staff at the lower level in research, publishing and demonstrate this with evidence of adequate number of publications in peer- reviewed journals.
• Must be a computer literate and be able to teach information literacy skills at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the academic staff.
• A Ph.D in Library and Information Science!Information Management plus knowledge of Integrated Library Application Softwares (ILMS - Khona, NGL CDS/ISIS etc.) will be added advantage.

Conditions of Service
The remuneration and conditions of service are compared to the conditions and services of a Federal University, and as may be determined by the Council and the Proprietor from time to time.



Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Nasarawa

Duties
 

• As a Chief Security Office, you are responsible to Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day security matters of the University.
• Performing at Higher level, the protection of life and property within the University and its environs, monitor and prevent potential criminal and cult activities.
• Taking charge of crime1 criminal investigation, apprehension of offenders, liaising with the State Security Agencies on all criminal matters, appearing in court as required and carrying out other duties as may be assigned, and provide professional and community service.
• Playing a major role in general supervision, discipline and welfare of subordinate security staff.
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned, and provide professional and community service.
• Taking charge of recruitment and discipline of security staff
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Qualifications
Candidate must:

• Be an Ex-Serviceman not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in the Armed Forces with not less than ten (10) years’ experience on the related job with evidence.
• Must not be above the age of 50 years

Conditions of Service
The remuneration and conditions of service are comparable to the conditions and services in the Federal Universities, and as may be determined by the Governing Council and the Proprietor from time-to-time



Job Title: Director of Works, Physical Planning and Development

Location: Nasarawa

Job Description

• The Director should be morally and spiritually sound, of impeccable character, high integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health

Duties
The Director of Works, Physical Planning and Development is expected to carry out the following amongst other duties:

• Supervise the implementation of the Master Plan of the University, as well as the Physical Brief of the Campus.
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor on the choice of consultants and contractors to execute the various projects in the Master Plan.
• Ensure that the quality of work to be executed for the University is of very high quality;
• Must not compromise the ethics of the profession
• Undertake through direct labour, project execution and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications
Candidate must:

• A prospective candidate for the Director’s position must be a holder of not less than M.Sc. degree in Architecture, Building or Structural Engineering.
• He/She is expected to have rendered continuous service of not less than fifteen (15) years in sufficiently Senior Physical Planning/Administrative responsibility
• Must not be above the age of 50 years

Conditions of Service
The Director of Works, Physical Planning and Development shall hold office for a period of five(5) years and no more. The remuneration and conditions of service for the post of Director are comparable to what obtains in other Nigerian Universities and are as contained in the conditions of service for Senior Staff in Bingham University.



Job Title: Registrar

Location: Nasarawa

Duties

• As Principal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the University, the Registrar shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except for financial matters for which the Bursar is responsible.
• The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, Convocation, Congregation and other Statutory Committees.
• He/she is responsible for safe custody and update of University records and publications. In addition, he/she is to advise the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the University Law and Statutes.

Qualifications
Candidate must:

• Possess a good University honors degree and at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experiences, with a minimum of five (5) years as Deputy Registrar in a University.
• Possession of a higher degree or membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
• Have demonstrable integrity
• Be conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of the University system
• Have a clear vision for the development of the University with ability to implement the vision
• Have strong leadership skills with ability to inspire and motivate subordinates;
• Be morally and spiritually sound, of impeccable character and high integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy good physical and mental health
• Be proficient in the use of computer
• Must not be above the age of 50 years

Conditions of Service
The Registrar shall hold office for a period of five (5) years and no more. The remuneration and other conditions of service are comparable to the post of Registrar in Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Council and proprietor from time-to-time.

 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of application letter and fifteen (15) copies of comprehensive curriculum vitae (attaching photocopies of relevant credentials). Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked at the top left hand corner with the position applied for and addressed to:

The Registrar,
Bingham University,
Km 26, Abuja-Keffi Expressway,
P.M.B. 005,
Karu,
Nasarawa State.

Note: Candidates are advised to request three (3) of their referee to forward reports on them under confidential cover to the address