š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) is actively recruiting for a Professor (Criminology and Security Studies) position in Lafia. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Research sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:
ā¢ Experience Level: 30 years
ā¢ Educational Background: PhD or equivalent
ā¢ Industry Focus: Research
ā¢ Location Preference: in Lafia
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA
The Professor (Criminology and Security Studies) position is an important role within Nigeria's Research sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS
This role in Research offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCE
When applying for this Professor (Criminology and Security Studies) position, ensure your CV highlights:
ā¢ Relevant experience matching the 30 years requirement
ā¢ Educational qualifications in line with PhD
ā¢ Specific achievements in the Research field
ā¢ Any certifications or specialized training
ā¢ Proficiency in relevant software and tools
š NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT
The Research sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Federal University of Lafia was established in February 2011 with the mandate to increase access to and the quality of university education in Nigeria. The University is in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. It currently has a College of Medicine, a Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development, two Schools (School of Basic and Remedial Studies and School of Postgraduate Studies), eight (8) Faculties, with fifty (50) undergraduate and forty-six (46) postgraduate programmes.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Professor (Criminology and Security Studies)
Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Job Type: Full-time
Faculty: Social Sciences
Requirements
The candidate must already be a Professor, must have had twenty (20) publications, of which sixteen (16) are in print, of which four (4) must be in at least three (3) different and regularly published foreign-indexed journals.
Evidence of supervision to completion of three (3) Masters and one (1) PhD Degrees.
Conditions of Service
The conditions of service are as obtainable in Nigerian Universities and as approved by the Federal University of Lafia Governing Council.
ApplicationĀ Closing Date
28th October, 2026.
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