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Qualifications and Experience

  • Applicants should possess a Doctorate Degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a university.
  • Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications with web presence of 70% and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.

Salary Scale
CONUASS (II) 6.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit ten (10) copies of their application and detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

  • Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
  • Place and Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Postal Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Nationality/State of Origin
  • Marital Status
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Institutions Attended (with dates)
  • Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
  • Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.

Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 1526,
Owerri, Imo State,
Nigeria.

Note

  • Position applied for should be clearly stated on the left hand of the envelope.
  • In addition to stating the names of referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf under confidential cover direct to the Registrar
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted / invited for interview.

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