Plateau State University Announces Vacant Academic and Non-Teaching Positions

The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions across various faculties, colleges, and departments for both academic and non-teaching roles.

The University, established by law and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 5th April 2005 as the 24th State University in Nigeria, is located on its permanent site in Butura and Tarangol Axis of Bokkos Local Government Area. The scenic environment provides an ideal atmosphere for academic, research, and administrative activities.

College of Medicine & Health Sciences

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Department of Anatomy
• Department of Medical Biochemistry
• Department of Physiology
  Available Positions: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Department of Community Medicine
  Available Positions: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Departments:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine
• Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Management
• Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology

Available Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II

Faculty of Arts

Department: Religion and Cultural Studies
Available Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Department: Statistics
Available Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer

Non-Teaching Positions

Registry Department: Confidential Secretary I

Qualifications and Experience

Professor

• Ph.D. or fellowship (for College of Medicine) in the relevant field with at least 12 years of teaching and research experience.
• Proven research, supervisory, and administrative skills, with publications in reputable national and international journals.
• Knowledge of university system operations; should hold the rank of Reader/Associate Professor.

Associate Professor

• Ph.D. or fellowship (for College of Medicine) with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Independent research capability, supervisory and administrative skills, and scholarly publications.
• Should hold the rank of Senior Lecturer.

Senior Lecturer

• Ph.D. or fellowship (for College of Medicine) with at least 7 years of cognate experience.
• Ability to conduct independent research and publish in reputable journals.
• Should hold the rank of Lecturer I.

Lecturer I

• Master’s Degree, MBBS, B.Pharm, or Pharm D. with at least 5 years of cognate experience.
• Ability to carry out research; membership in a professional body is an advantage.

Lecturer II

• Master’s Degree with at least 3 years teaching/research experience.
• Professional body membership is an added advantage.

Assistant Lecturer

• Master’s Degree with at least 1 year teaching/research experience.
• Membership of a professional body where applicable.

Confidential Secretary I

• Minimum of 4 O’level credits including English Language and a first Degree or HND in Secretarial Studies.
• Evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are to apply online via the University’s recruitment portal at https://plasu.edu.ng/recruitment/. All applications must be completed and submitted online on or before 1st December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University encourages applications from women and persons living with disabilities in line with its inclusivity policy.