ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES
November 14, 2025 2025-11-19 13:36ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES
Kings University is a faith-based Private Institution founded by the Kingsway International
Christian Centre (KICC) in 2015. The University commenced academic activities in March 2016 with a vision to raise quality leaders that will transform Nigeria and continually sustain her as a technologically advanced Nation.
The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the under-listed vacant positions in the following disciplines:
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
1. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
A. Nursing Science Programme
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
B. Public Health
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
C. Medical Laboratory Science
A. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science Unit
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
B. Histopathology Unit
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
C. Medical Microbiology Unit
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
D. Chemical Pathology Unit
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
2. Faculty of Science
A. Department of Information Systems & Technology
Programmes:
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
Positions:
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
3. Faculty of Humanities, Management & Social Sciences
A. Department of Accounting & Finance
Programme: B.Sc Accounting
- Professor
- Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
B. Department of Business & Entrepreneurial Studies
Programme: B.Sc Entrepreneurship
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
C. Department of Criminology & Security Studies
Programme: B.Sc Criminology & Security
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
D. Department of Mass Communication
Programme: B.Sc Mass Communication
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
G. Department of Political Science
Programme: B.Sc International Relations
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Medical Laboratory Scientists with BMLS degree and post-NYSC experience.
| Discipline / Area of Specialty | No. of Staff Needed |
|---|---|
| Chemical Pathology | 1 |
| Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science | 1 |
| Histopathology | 1 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
How to Apply
REQUIREMENTS /QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
General Requirements
- Applicants must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of second-class lower division in a relevant field from a recognized institution, with additional qualifications such as Master’s and PhD (where applicable).
- NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate is mandatory.
- Applicants must be registered with the relevant regulatory Association in Nigeria and possess a current practising license where required.
DEPARTMENT of Nursing SCIENCES
Professor
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- RN and one other nursing qualification registerable by Nursing Council of Nigeria
- Possession of PhD (Nursing) from a University recognised by the Senate of Kings University. Candidate with M.Sc. in Nursing and PhD in other related field may also apply.
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate.
- Extensive and outstanding University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least twelve years; and must not be less than Associate Professor Grade or equivalent from the previous place of appointment.
- Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students will normally be required.
- Outstanding research and scholarly publications of not less than twenty (20) in recognised acceptable and reputable national journals.
Reader
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- RN and one other nursing qualification registerable by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
- Possession of PhD (Nursing) from a University recognised by the Senate of Kings University. Candidates with M. Sc. In Nursing and PhD in other related field may also apply.
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate.
- Must have not less than Ten (10) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals
- Extensive University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least five(5) years; and must not less than Senior Lecturer grade or equivalent from the
Senior Lecturer in Nursing
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- RN and one other nursing qualification registerable by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- Possession of PhD (Nursing) from a University recognised be the Senate. Candidate with M.Sc. in Nursing and PhD in other related field may also apply.
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Must have not less than eight (8) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals
- Must have previous adequate University teaching experience of at least six years; and must not be less than Lecturer I grade from the previous place of employment OR A Chief Nursing Officer and above from clinical area who possesses PhD (Nursing) from a University recognised by the Senate.
- M.Sc. in Nursing and PhD in other related field may also apply.
Lecturer iI
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- R/N and one other nursing qualification from a University registerable by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- Possession of PhD (Nursing) from a University recognised by the Senate. Candidates with M.Sc. in Nursing and PhD in other related field may also apply.
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate.
- Evidence of not less than four (4) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals.
Lecturer i
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- R/N and other nursing qualification registerable by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
- Possession of M.Sc. (Nursing) from a University recognised by the Senate
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate
DEPARTMENT of Medical Laboratory Science
Professor
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or related field e.g. Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Certification from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Extensive and outstanding University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least twelve years; and must not be less than Associate Professor Grade or equivalent from the previous place of appointment.
- Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students will normally be required.
- Outstanding research and scholarly publications of not less than twenty (20) in recognised acceptable and reputable national journals.
Reader in Medical Laboratory Science
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field e.g. Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Certification from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Extensive University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least five(5) years; and must not less than Senior Lecturer grade or equivalent from the previous place of employment
- Must have not less than Ten (10) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals
SENIOR Lecturer
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field e.g. Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Certification from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Evidence of not less than Eight (8) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
- Must have previous adequate University teaching experience of at least six years; and must not be less Lecturer I grade from the previous place of employment.
Lecturer Ii
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field e.g. Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Certification from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate.
- Evidence of not less than two (2) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
Lecturer i
Candidates must possess the following qualifications
- PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field e.g. Medical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Certification from Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Evidence of not less than Four (4) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC HEALTH
Professor
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Public Health or related field e. g. Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Extensive and outstanding University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least twelve years; and must not be less than Associate Professor Grade or equivalent from the previous place of appointment.
- Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students will normally be required.
- Outstanding research and scholarly publications of not less than twenty (20) in recognised acceptable and reputable national journals.
Reader
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Public Health or related field e. g. Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Extensive University Teaching and Administrative experience for at least five(5) years; and must not less than Senior Lecturer grade or equivalent from the previous place of employment
- Must have not less than Ten (10) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals
SENIOR LECTURER
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Public Health or a related field e. g. Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Evidence of not less than Eight (8) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
- Must have previous adequate University teaching experience of at least six years; and must not be less Lecturer I grade from the previous place of employment.
LECTURER II
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Public Health or a related field e. g. Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate
- Evidence of not less than Four (4) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
LECTURER I
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- PhD in Public Health or a related field e. g. Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion
- Possession of NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption certificate.
- Evidence of not less than two (2) scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journal
Salary and Allowance
Kings University Operates a Salary Structure and Condition of Service comparable to what obtains
in the Nigerian University System.
Method of Application
The curriculum vitae must be in the following format:
i. Full Name (Surname First in Capital Letters)
ii. Post Applied for (Department or Programme applied for Academic only)
iii. Department or Programme applied for (for Academic only)
iv. Gender
v. Place and Date of Birth
vi. Nationality/State of Origin/Local Government Area
vii. Marital Status
viii. Number, Names and Ages of Children
ix. Name, Address and Phone number of Next of Kin
x. Current Postal Address
xi. Phone Number & Email address
xii. Permanent Home Address
xiii. Institutions Attended with Dates
xiv. Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
xv. List of Publications with Dates (If any)
xvi. Scholarships, Awards and Prizes:
xvii. Ongoing Research(es)
xviii. University Extension Activities:
xix. Work Experience with Dates
xx. Present Employer: Current Status, Salary Scale/Step
xxi. Membership of Professional Bodies
xxii. Extra-Curricular Activities
xxiii. Names and Addresses of three (3) Relevant Referees.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronic copy of their
application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae with Credentials and 3 reference letters via
Deadline:
For enquiry call 08052777070 or 07062739048



