Accademic Staff Vacancies at Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna

Accademic Staff Vacancies at Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge, skills and learning to students using specialized facilities and a multi-disciplinary approach. It is a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and   development   for the aerospace,   aeronautical,   aviation   and allied industries/disciplines.

 One of the key components of AFIT’s approach to excellence is the employment of highly skilled and motivated staff to deliver first class education to its students. In this regard, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill a number of vacancies at the Institute for both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Academic Programme
Candidates seeking employment at AFIT should possess appropriate skill levels in aerospace/aeronautical engineering, electrical/electronics   engineering communication engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and Non Destructive Testing. The qualifications must be in disciplines consistent with the programmes undertaken at the Institute and possession of an aircraft maintenance engineers’ license will be an added advantage. Interested persons are please referred to the Institute’s website for further information.

The existing vacancies for academic staff at AFIT include the positions below.
The qualifications and requirements for the various vacant positions are detailed below:


Position: Chief Technologist (CONPCASS 13 N2, 878, 272 3,836,808 PA)
Qualifications

• Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years cognate working experience.
• Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.
• He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administration responsibilities.

• Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate working experience.
• Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.
• He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administration responsibilities.

• Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years cognate working experience.
• Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

• Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
• Not less than 5 years cognate working experience.
• Membership of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

• Minimum of higher degree such as B.sc, HND or its equivalent.
• Candidates for the post of Technologist II must not have less than 2 years cognate working experience.
• Membership of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Position: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 11 N1, 927,668-2,726,028 PA).
Qualifications

• Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
• He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
• He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to doctorate level.
• Membership of international professional associations.
• He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities.
• Candidates’ experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.

• Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
• He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
• He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to masters degree level.

• Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
• He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
• He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars at undergraduate level.

• Minimum of master’s degree in relevant areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
• He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.

• Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
• He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
• He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to doctorate level.
• He/she should demonstrate strong potential for research and scholarly activities.
• Membership of international professional associations.
• He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administrative responsibilities.
• He/she should have strong potential to attract significant research funding.
• He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities. Candidates’ experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.

Important Notice
It is imperative for interested candidates to adhere to the following points:

• All candidates must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate, Exemption Certificate or Certificate of Exclusion where applicable.
• Salaries, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the various positions are the same as approved for federal universities and polytechnics in Nigeria.
• Candidates who are awaiting results may not be considered and need not apply
• Computer literacy is required for all advertised positions

• Word-Processed applications;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae; and
• Copies of credentials to the Registrar of the Institute by post or hand delivery.

• Position applied for
• Full name (surname first in capital letters);
• Place and date of birth;
• Nationality;
• State of origin & local government area;
• Religion;
• Permanent home address;
• Present postal address/telephone number(s)/e-mail address;
• Marital status;
• Number and ages of children (if any);
• Educational institutions attended with dates;
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates;
• Professional qualifications obtained with dates;
• Working experience including full details of former and present post(s), and pay grade levels history;
• Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the nation and immediate community where applicable;
• List of publications where applicable;
• Honours/distinctions;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Names and addresses of 3 referees.