College Librarian, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Lecturer III, Assistant Lecturer, Higher Instructor, Registry Department, Works Department, Technologist, Sports.
College of Agriculture, Lafia was established in 1977 under the then ministry of Agriculture, Jos, Plateau State as a Training School. It was mandated to train Agricultural Extension Workers for middle manpower requirement of the State. The institution was elevated from the status of a school to that of the College through Edict No.13 of 1987.
In view of the change of Status of the College of Agriculture to College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, the need for additional Departments and Programmes becomes imperative.
Consequently, the Governing Council of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Lafia, Nasarawa State hereby invites interested and suitable qualified candidates to apply for the following existing positions in College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Lafia, Nasarawa State.
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Lafia, Nasarawa State Website/Portal: https://coalafia.edu.ng/
Application are invited from suitable qualified candidates to fill the following job vacant positions below:
1. COLLEGE LIBRARIAN
Duties
The College Librarian is the academic head of the College Library and is responsible to the Provost for the day to day administration of the College Library and Co-ordination of the College Library and information Services and the Teaching Units of the College.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Candidates for the position of the College Librarian must possess the following:
- A good first degree in Library Science plus Masters Degree (MLS) with at least Fifteen (15) years cognate work experience in Library, five (5) of which must be unbroken service in a College of Technology or an institution of comparable or higher standing or PhD with at least Twelve (12) years of cognate working experience in Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution.
- Have NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
- A strong evidence of contribution to Library and Information field through research and publication in reputable journals.
- Dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional activities.
- Have contributed to knowledge through research and publication in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
- Evidence of Community Service.
- Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications and ICT.
- Be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
- Be of proven integrity, intellectually, professionally sound and physically fit; and Have good human relation.
Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service
Successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years and no more effective from the date of appointment. The salary attached to this position is CONPCASS 9/9. In addition, the appointee
shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the College as stipulated in the College’s Conditions of service.
2. ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
I. Department of Agricultural Technology
a) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
b) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
c) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
II. Department of Crop Production Horticulture
a) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
b) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
c) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
III.Department of Pest Management Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
IV. Department of Fisheries
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
V. Department of Forestry
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
VI. Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology
a) Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
VII. Department of Post Harvest Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
VIII. Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
IX. Department of Civil Engineering Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
X. Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XI. Department of Computer Engineering Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XII. Department of Welding and Fabrication Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XIII. Department of Survey and Geo-informatics
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XIV. Department of Computer Science and Statistics
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XV. Department of Science Laboratory Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
XVI. Department of Cooperative Economics and Management
a) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
b) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
c) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XVII. Department of Agribusiness Management
a) Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)
b) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
XVIII. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XIX. Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
XX. Department of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology
a) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
b) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
c) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
d) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
(i) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)
- Candidates for the position of the Senior Lecturer must be a Master’s holder in relevant fields of specialization with minimum of three (3) years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing) as Lecturer.
- Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Candidate must be a registered member of his/her professional body.
- Have a strong evidence of potential for
continual research activity and academic leadership/Administrative Responsibility. - Show evidence of Community Service and must be Computer literate.
(ii) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)
- A good honours degree not below second class lower division in relevant fields of specialization, who has been a Lecturer II with three years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing).
- Candidates must have sufficient
number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals and demonstrable ability to initiate and develop research. - Be a registered member of relevant professional body and be Computer literate.
(iii) Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)
- A good honours degree not below second class lower division in relevant fields of specialization who has been a Lecturer III with three years teaching experience (College of Technology
teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing). - Candidate must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals and demonstrable ability to initiate and develop research. Be a registered member of relevant professional body and be Computer literate.
(iv) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)
- A good honours degree not below second class lower division in relevant fields of specialization, with three years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing) as an Assistant Lecturer or a Master’s degree in the relevant field plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter Exclusion.
- Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals
and be Computer literate.
(v) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)
- Candidates for this position should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in relevant discipline plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion.
- Candidates must be Computer literate.
(vi) Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)
- Candidates should possess a Higher National Diploma minimum of credit level or equivalent qualification from recognized institution plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption
Certificate or Letter of Exclusion. - Candidates must be Computer literate;
SENIOR NON-TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS
I. Registry Department
(i) Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTEDISS11)
II. Works Department
(i) Quantity Surveyor II (CONTEDISS 07)
(ii) Architect II (CONTEDISS 08)
(iii)Engineer II (CONTEDISS 07)
III.Technologist
(i) Technologist (Computer Science) (CONPCASS 07)
(ii) Technologist (Science Laboratory Technology) (CONPCASS 07)
(iii)Technologist (Survey and Geo-informatics) (CONPCASS 07)
(iv) Technologist (Welding and Fabrication Technology) (CONPCASS 07)
(v) Technologist (General Laboratory Technology) (CONPCASS 07)
IV. Sports
(i) Coach Grade II (CONTEDISS 07)
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
i. Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTEDISS 11)
- Candidates for the position of Senior Assistant Registrar must have a good honours Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in the Arts, Social Science or Humanities plus at
- least nine years’ post qualification cognate experience or Masters’ Degree in the relevant discipline plus at least six years’ post qualification cognate experience, or a relevant Doctorate Degree with at least three years’ post qualification cognate experience.
- Have NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption. Candidate must be Computer literate and a registered member of a relevant professional body.
ii. Quantity Surveyor II (CONTEDISS 07)
- Candidate must possess a good Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Survey from a recognized University or a pass in the examination of the Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors or a pass in the final examination of the Nigeria Institute of Surveyors.
- Candidates must be Computer
literate and a registered member of the relevant professional body.
iii. Architect II (CONTEDISS 08)
- Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture (minimum of Second Class Lower Division), M.Sc in Architecture from a recognized University, plus NYSC Discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion.
- A pass in the Final I examination of the Royal Institute British Architecture (RIBA) or a pass in the final I
examination of the Nigeria Institute of Architecture (NIA). - Candidates must be registered with
the Architectural Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). - Candidates must be Computer
literate.
iv. Engineer II (CONTEDISS 07)
- Candidates must possess a good Honours Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in relevant discipline plus NYSC Certificate.
v. Technologist (CONPCASS 07)
- Candidates should possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant field with at least credit level or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion and TTC if applicable and must be Computer literate.
vi. Coach Grade II (CONTEDISS 07)
- Candidates should possess any of the following fitness qualifications: A good Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Physical and Health Education or
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Physical and Health Education plus three (3) years cognate experience or National Institute for Sports Grade II Coaching Certificate with at least
three years coaching experience. - Candidate must be Computer literate.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
These are as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should submit applications and twenty (20) Copies of their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) which must include but not limited to the following:
i. Full Name
ii. Post Applied for
iii. Place and Date of Birth
iv. Nationality, State and Local Government Area of Origin.
v. Marital Status
vi. Number and Ages of Children.
vii. Permanent Home Address
viii. Current Postal Address
ix. Phone Number(s)
x. E-mail Address.
xi. Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
xii. Educational Qualifications Obtained with Dates
xiii. List of Publications
xiv. Academic and Professional Associations/Bodies
xv. Work Experience, Status and Salary
xvi. Current Position and Salary
xvii. Other Activities Outside Current Employment
xviii. Hobbies
xix. Names and Address of Three (3) Referees.
All applications should be addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
P.M.B. 33, LAFIA,
NASARAWA STATE.
- Applicants should indicate on the Top Left hand Corner of the envelope the post they are applying for.
- Applicants should also request their Referees to forward their confidential reports under confidential cover on their behalf directly to the Registrar, on or before the closing date.
- Applicants will be required to produce original of their Certificates and other Credentials at the interview.
- Only shortlisted Candidates will be invited for interview.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Applications should reach the Office of the Registrar not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
Signed:
Dr. Musa Zhebu Oliver
Registrar/Secretary to Council